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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Differences In Starting Pay For Male And Female Physicians Persist; Explanations For The Gender Gap Remain Elusive
By Anthony T. Lo Sasso, David Armstrong, Gaetano Forte, and Susan E. Gerber


Anthony Lo Sasso and coauthors examined survey data for graduating medical residents and fellows in New York State for the years 1999–2017. They found that during this period, the average starting compensation was $235,044 for men and $198,426 for women, with a larger gap in more recent years than in earlier years. Approximately 60 percent of the gap in starting salary could be explained primarily by differences in specialty and hours spent in patient care.
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The Trump Administration’s Continued Attack On The Nutrition Safety Net: At What Cost?
By Swapna Reddy, Gregory Sprout, and Jessica Lehmann

Simple math makes it clear that keeping Americans adequately fed through SNAP pays off in the long run for the nation. Read More >>

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A CLOSER LOOK—Wildfires

According to CAL FIRE and the US Forest Service, more than 7,860 fires were recorded in California in 2019, resulting in an estimated 259,823 acres of burned land. A Health Affairs Blog post highlights ways to cope with the health consequences of wildfires.

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