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Great workshop for students/researchers on 4/25 1-5pmET - learn about data from AHRQ incl HCUP & MEPS, current research using these sources, and ideas for research needed. Registration is free and the event is NOT being recorded so sign up and tune in! tinyurl.com/BrookingsAHRQ

Should we applaud Lilly for kickstarting the insulin price cuts? Can we expect price cuts for other drug markets? My thoughts here: Falling Insulin Prices — What Just Happened? | NEJM nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

TOMORROW 4/25 1-5pm- opportunity to learn about data sources from AHRQ - including inpatient admissions and health insurance plan details - register to get link; livestream only!

The European Commission has appointed the brilliant, forward-thinking Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Economist. This choice places Europe at cutting edge of protecting competition and consumers. Fiona is broad and deep on a *wide* range of topics.Fiona Scott Morton tinyurl.com/mry797u7

The DOJ/FTC released Draft Merger Guidelines a few weeks ago. They convey that DOJ/FTC plan to investigate and challenge more mergers. In this piece, Cory Capps and I highlight some of the changes, discuss implications, and raise questions. FTC Antitrust Division #MergerGuidelines

High health care provider prices are the main driver of higher U.S. health spending. Watch Leemore Dafny of Harvard Business School explain what this means for the federal budget. #BetterHealthLowerCosts x.com/SenateBudget/s…

I am deeply saddened to learn that Suzanne Delbanco, a pioneer in pushing for employer-led transformation of the US healthcare sector, has passed. Her voice will not be forgotten.

So it's that time of year when I'm hunting for the best articles to put on my syllabus and a student sends me this stunning, data-rich article illustrating how MA miscoding generates huge overpayments - kudos WSJ Health wsj.com/health/healthc…

Gail was a tremendous force in health care policy. Her advice and insight were invaluable and much appreciated. legacy.com/us/obituaries/…

Copay coupons issued by drug manufacturers lead to higher prices and utilization. They are considered kickbacks and banned by Medicare, but permitted for commercially insured patients. It would be great to see some federal action on this driver of drug prices

New episode on Health Affairs Podyssey! I dive into vertical integration and tackle big questions about how it might affect cost, quality, and healthcare markets. Listen in to explore the potential impact of this trend on the industry.#VerticalIntegration healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hp2…

Grateful to have Mike Pykosz, co-founder of Oak Street Health, as "case protagonist" in US Healthcare Strategy class today. From PPT to IPO to acquisition, his journey highlights how improving care for seniors can align with building a successful business. Inspiring! CVS Health

New study - what happens to physician turnover after PE *exits* (we know more leave after PE purchase but exit hasn’t been studied).