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May 23, 2025 WPRI.COM

Community Focus: Brown University’s Andrew Ryan

This news video features Dr. Andrew Ryan, Director of CAHPR, discussing his study on Rhode Island’s hospital affordability standards, which led to significant hospital price and premium reductions—saving $1,000 per fully insured member by 2022.
May 19, 2025 Rhode Island Current

Hospital price growth cap helped lower insurance premiums, Brown study shows

This article reports on a study by CAHPR researchers that found that Rhode Island’s 2010 hospital price growth cap significantly reduced hospital prices and lowered premiums for fully insured health plans by $1,000 per member annually by 2022. However, the policy had limited impact on the self-insured market due to federal ERISA regulations, and the resulting hospital revenue losses have raised concerns about financial sustainability and care quality.
May 19, 2025 Brown University

Market Power

Professors Erin Fuse Brown and Yashaswini Singh warn that private equity’s focus on short-term returns is reshaping healthcare at the expense of patients and providers. From overburdened hospitals to ethical dilemmas in mental health care, their insights expose how profit-driven ownership can undermine clinical priorities and public trust.
April 29, 2025 The Boston Globe

Home health care workers are demanding better pay. Cuts to Medicaid could stand in their way.

The article discusses how home health care workers in Rhode Island are fighting for better wages and working conditions through unionization, but their efforts are at risk due to proposed federal Medicaid cuts. David J. Meyers, a health economist at Brown University, warns that such cuts could have a “massive, qualitative impact on people’s lives” and ultimately increase health care spending as unmet needs at home lead to more hospitalizations and emergency visits.
April 14, 2025 Healthcare IT News

Brown University policy expert talks about the future of telehealth flexibilities

The article discusses Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, chair of the Brown SPH Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, and his concerns that ongoing temporary telehealth policies are stifling innovation and investment, as he urges permanent federal solutions to ensure long-term access and growth.
March 27, 2025 Las Vegas Review Journal

Bill would limit hospital fees in Nevada’s public employee health system

A Nevada bill aims to cap hospital fees for the Public Employees’ Benefits Program to reduce costs, drawing on Oregon's model, which researcher Roslyn Murray of Brown University studied and found led to significant savings without shifting costs to private insurers.
March 11, 2025 STAT News

New Medicare telehealth data drops as industry waits on Congress

The article discusses the looming expiration of pandemic-era Medicare telehealth expansions and the ongoing policy debate over their extension, including new research by Ateev Mehrotra and Jared Perkins who suggest that lowering reimbursement rates for telehealth could make its permanent expansion more financially and politically viable.
March 4, 2025 Health Affairs Forefront

Congress Can Unlock The Full Potential Of Telehealth Through A Permanent Fix

Congress recently extended Medicare’s telehealth flexibilities until March 31, 2025, but the lack of permanent reform creates uncertainty for providers and patients. A long-term solution is needed to sustain telehealth’s benefits, ensure continued access, and drive innovation in health care.
February 25, 2025 Axios

States consider raising health premiums for their employees

This news article highlights the study led by Dr. Roslyn Murray on potential savings achieved by capping state employee health plans while discussing how rising health care costs are squeezing state dollars.
February 22, 2025 MedPage Today

The Danger of Trump's Deregulation Play — Healthcare without guardrails poses risks to patients and providers alike

The Trump administration's push for deregulation threatens to accelerate vertical integration in healthcare. Brown University professor, Dr. Christopher Whaley warns from existing research how this may lead to referrals to more expensive hospitals ultimately leading to higher costs, reduced competition, and financial strain on independent hospitals, particularly in rural areas as the article discusses.
February 11, 2025 Times Union

NY hospital prices four times higher than doctor's offices, report finds

This article talks about the analysis conducted by CAHPR researchers who find that routine medical care costs four times more in New York’s outpatient hospital facilities than in doctor’s offices, largely due to added facility fees. Economist Christopher Whaley and other experts have long highlighted such pricing disparities, fueling legislative efforts like the proposed Fair Pricing Act to cap these costs.
February 4, 2025 KFF

Indiana Governor Appoints Business Leader To Shake Up Health Care

Gloria Sachdev has spent years challenging high hospital prices in Indiana, successfully pushing for healthcare cost transparency and legislative reforms. Her efforts, have led to a national report on hospital pricing and significant policy changes in the state.
January 29, 2025 Modern Healthcare

Hospitals cry foul as public option enrollment rises

This article covers a Brown University study, published in Health Affairs, which found that the Colorado Option lowered average marketplace premiums by $101 per month since 2020, while exchange premiums nationally rose by 10%.
January 28, 2025 Brown University

More primary care physicians are affiliated with hospitals, leading to increased patient costs

The article covers a study published in JAMA Health Forum by Yashaswini Singh and colleagues on the increasing affiliation of primary care physicians with hospitals and private equity firms, leading to higher patient costs without clear improvements in care quality or physician compensation.
January 23, 2025 Colorado Public Radio

Colorado hits record for health marketplace signup, though federal uncertainty is on the horizon

This article covers criticisms from Colorado’s Health Care Future, which argues that the program has failed to lower premiums, harmed competition, and reduced consumer choices, while the state cites a Brown University analysis showing it provides affordable coverage and limits premium increases driven by rising hospital and provider costs.
January 23, 2025 Denver Post

Nearly half of buyers on individual market picked Colorado Option health plans for 2025

This article talks about two conflicting studies on the Colorado Option emerged—one, funded by the insurance industry, found only 2% of plans met the 10% premium reduction goal, while another, by Brown University researchers and backed by the Commonwealth Fund, highlighted it as a model, estimating $100 lower premiums than similar states without a public option.
January 22, 2025 Fierce Healthcare

Hospital, PE-affiliated primary care docs charge higher prices than independents, study finds

This article discusses a study led by Dr. Yashaswini and published in JAMA Health Forum on trends in physician practice ownership, showing a significant shift from independent practices to corporate ownership, as well as the associated price increases, with hospital and PE-affiliated practices charging higher fees, and its implications for healthcare costs and quality.
January 21, 2025 Medscape

Indie No More: Nearly Half of Primary Care Docs Now Affiliated With Health Systems

This article highlights the study led by Dr. Yashaswini Singh on the growing affiliation of primary care physicians with hospitals and private equity firms along with increasing healthcare costs that come with these affiliations.
January 16, 2025 The Oregonian/OregonLive

Doctors unions, like the one on strike at Providence, are growing more common

Physicians, traditionally less unionized, are aligning with nurses and other healthcare workers due to shared grievances over understaffing, burnout, and corporate cost-cutting practices exacerbated by the pandemic. Hayden Rooke-Ley comments on this trend highlighting his study that found that the number of physician unions formed between January 2023 and May 2024 nearly equaled those established over the previous two decades (2000–2022).
January 14, 2025 Humans in Public Health Podcast

How Research Shapes Health Policy on Capitol Hill

Jared Perkins, Director of Health Policy Strategy at CAHPR discusses bridging the gap between academia and policymakers, the challenges of navigating health policy under a shifting political climate, and the importance of aligning research with legislative priorities.
January 10, 2025 WBUR

New Harvard study raises concerns about hospital control by private equity

A new Harvard Medical School study found that patient satisfaction declines after PE takeovers due to cost-cutting measures, including staffing reductions. Dr. Yashaswini Singh from CAHPR comments on how patient experiences are crucial to understanding the broader effects of PE in healthcare, a frequently underrated aspect in studies on PE's impact on healthcare.
January 7, 2025 The Lund Report

OHSU's takeover of Legacy Health would violate federal market standards, advocates say

The article discusses the proposed merger of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Legacy Health, which has drawn significant criticism for potentially violating federal antitrust standards. Advocates argue the merger would lead to excessive market consolidation in Oregon, controlling a majority of hospitals in key regions and potentially driving up healthcare costs without improving access or quality.
December 31, 2024 healthleaders

Critical Access Hospitals Feel Unique Financial Strain

This article highlights a study led by Dr. Christopher Whaley that shows that while system affiliation helps improve CAHs’ financial stability, it often results in higher prices for patients.
December 20, 2024 Becker's Healthcare

Critical access hospitals face uphill battle: 6 things to know

This article explores the study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University and CAHPR at Brown University, which examines financial disparities between critical access hospitals (CAHs) and larger acute care hospitals from 2016 to 2022. The study highlights significant financial disparities, showing that system-affiliated critical access hospitals (CAHs) achieved higher operating margins than independent ones and highlights the need to balance financial sustainability with the risks of uneven care access and higher prices.
December 18, 2024 Providence Business News

Study: Hospital payment caps could save millions for state employee health plans

This news article covers the study led by CAHPR researchers who found that state employee health plans could save over $7 billion annually by capping hospital payments at 200% of Medicare rates. The findings suggest that such caps could ease budgetary pressures while minimizing disruptions to hospital operations.
December 12, 2024 The New Yorker

The Gilded Age of Medicine Is Here

This article dives into the controversial world of private equity in healthcare, where profit-driven strategies lead to higher patient costs and declining care quality. This article examines real examples, from staffing cuts to surprise billing, and explores how these changes threaten physician autonomy and the stability of U.S. healthcare.
December 11, 2024 Medical Xpress

Hospital payment caps could save millions of dollars for state employee health plans

This news article offers continued coverage on the impact of hospital payment caps and the potential for nationwide savings, based on the Health Affairs study led CAHPR researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health.
December 10, 2024 Healthcare Innovation

Hospital Payment Caps Could Safely Save Millions

This news article provides continued coverage of the study by CAHPR researchers on hospital payment caps, and it's potential for saving billions without harming hospital finances.
December 6, 2024 Health Affairs Forefront

California’s Failed Bid To Regulate Private Equity Investment In Health Care

The article examines California’s failed attempt to regulate private equity investments in healthcare through AB 3129, which proposed stricter transaction oversight and protections against corporate control of medical practices. It critiques the bill’s limited scope, exemptions, and political challenges while positioning it as a case study for future state-level reforms in addressing healthcare consolidation.
December 4, 2024 Axios

Hospital billing practices won billions in extra payments, study finds

This article highlights a study by Christopher Whaley showing how hospitals have received billions in extra payments by documenting care at higher levels of complexity than expected. This practice, known as "upcoding," raises concerns about the incentives in current payment systems and their impact on rising healthcare costs.
December 2, 2024 STAT News

Congress’ critical opportunity to reshape health care

The article written by CAHPR researchers, emphasizes the opportunity for Congress, in its final weeks of the 118th session, to advance healthcare affordability and transparency through the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (LCMT) and the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0
November 25, 2024 STAT News

UnitedHealth pays its own physician groups considerably more than others, driving up consumer costs and its profits

UnitedHealth Group's insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare, pays its own Optum physician practices significantly higher rates than other providers in the same markets, driving up costs for consumers and employers while enriching itself. This practice highlights the conflicts of interest and anti-competitive effects of vertical integration in healthcare, raising calls for regulatory intervention.
November 22, 2024 Turn on the Lights Podcast

Health system ownership with Hayden Rooke-Ley

Is Medicare Advantage improving healthcare efficiency or creating higher costs that favor insurers? Hayden Rooke-Ley explores its rapid expansion, questions about cost and care quality, and the challenges of implementing effective regulations.
November 14, 2024 The Oregonian/OregonLive

Oregon regulators plan deep dive on OHSU-Legacy merger: 6 things to know

This article outlines six key points about Oregon's regulatory review of the OHSU-Legacy merger. Hayden Rooke-Ley's critique of the OHSU-Legacy merger, emphasizing how OHSU's broad market definition may obscure significant anticompetitive risks, presenting a critical test for Oregon's Health Care Market Oversight program.
November 11, 2024 The Wall Street Journal

The Sickest Patients Are Fleeing Private Medicare Plans—Costing Taxpayers Billions

An increasing number of Medicare Advantage patients, especially those in their final year of life, are switching to traditional Medicare, leading to a significant cost shift from private insurers to taxpayers.
November 6, 2024 Portland Business Journal

OHSU-Legacy merger: Regulators explore antitrust concerns

This article examines the Oregon Health Authority's comprehensive review of the proposed merger between OHSU and Legacy Health, highlighting key concerns about market concentration, potential cost increases, and the future of health care access and competition in the region.
November 4, 2024 The Washington Post

Medicare Advantage insurers fear losing millions over a few bad phone calls

This article examines lawsuits from Medicare Advantage insurers, who claim minor customer service issues threaten millions in bonuses, while experts like Brown University's David Meyers argue that these cases reveal deeper flaws in a rating system that overstates plan quality without accurately reflecting patient care.
November 4, 2024 STAT News

Private Medicare plans collect billions for care veterans are actually getting from VA

This article explores a study led by Brown University researchers on the billions in potentially redundant payments Medicare Advantage plans receive for veterans primarily cared for by the VA, despite industry claims, like those from UnitedHealthcare, that these payments reflect actual costs.
October 4, 2024 The American Prospect

Are Democrats Even a Little Serious About Stopping Private Equity?

The article exposes Ralph de la Torre's misuse of private equity-backed Steward Health for personal gain while highlighting the broader issue of private equity's damaging impact on healthcare, with legislative efforts for reform largely stymied by political and lobbying pressures.
October 3, 2024 Vox

The profit-obsessed monster destroying American emergency rooms

This article explores how private equity firms have taken control of many U.S. emergency rooms, prioritizing profit by reducing physician hours, replacing doctors with less qualified staff, and inflating costs, resulting in compromised patient care and increased bills, despite regulatory efforts like the No Surprises Act.
September 18, 2024 Health Affairs Forefront

The Promise And Pitfalls Of Site-Neutral Payments In Medicare

As Medicare spending continues to rise, reaching 21 percent of total National Health Expenditures, policymakers are exploring site-neutral payment policies to mitigate costs without compromising care quality. This article examines the driving forces behind these policies, the bipartisan support they’ve garnered, and the challenges that lie ahead in implementing effective solutions.
September 13, 2024 AISHealth

Hospital Payment Caps: ‘Band Aid’ or Promising Cost-Control Solution?

This article explores the study done by Brown researchers on the imapct of Oregon's hospital payment cap and how other US states have an opportunity to implement similar control measures to achieve health savings.
September 9, 2024 Health Affairs Forefront

The Rise Of Health Care Consolidation And What To Do About It

CAHPR researchers examine the economic and healthcare implications of consolidation within the U.S. healthcare system while proposing legislative solutions aimed at curbing the adverse effects of consolidation.
August 30, 2024 Health Affairs Forefront

The FTC's Noncompete Rule: Legal Challenges And Potential Solutions For Physician Markets

The FTC's nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, originally set to take effect on September 4, 2024, is now entangled in legal battles that challenge the agency's authority. This article explores the ongoing debates, highlighting the loopholes in the current rule, and prescribes potential policy solutions.
August 27, 2024 Chicago Sun Times and KFF Health News

Medicare Advantage plans got ‘alarming’ break from the U.S. government a decade ago: Here’s why

A decade ago, CMS tried to rein in Medicare Advantage overbilling, only to withdraw amid industry pressure, now fueling a $2 billion fraud case against UnitedHealth. Newly released court documents expose the struggle to protect taxpayer dollars while navigating powerful industry pushback.
August 22, 2024 Harvard Medical School

Hospital-SNF Integration and APM Participation

This article highlights a study published in JAMA Network Open that explores the impact of hospital-SNF (skilled nursing facility) integration on participation in alternative payment models (APMs), particularly focusing on the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI-A) program. The findings reveal that while integration influences APM participation, the effects are complex, pointing to broader implications for healthcare systems.
August 12, 2024 Health Affairs Forefront

Are Changes To The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Driving Value In US Health Care?

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is a cornerstone of U.S. healthcare policy, directly influencing how services are priced and covered. This Health Affairs blog delves into a brief analysis of the CY25 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Changes and what impact it could have moving forward.
July 11, 2024 Brown University

Price transparency is critical to fix nation’s health care model, Brown scholar tells Congress

Christopher Whaley, testified before Congress, highlighting the urgent need of health care price transparency and its role in combating high healthcare costs in the US and enhancing policy decision-making.
July 10, 2024 Milbank Memorial Fund

How Payment Caps Can Reduce Hospital Prices and Spending: Lessons from the Oregon State Employee Plan

This issue brief provides key lessons for other states interested in hospital payment caps. These include setting caps above Medicare rates but below typical state plan prices to maintain provider participation, exempting small and rural hospitals to protect vulnerable facilities, and legislating payment caps to ensure long-term stability. Oregon’s approach offers valuable insights for states seeking to control health care spending while ensuring access to care.
May 23, 2024 Brown University

Medicare payment parity key to saving independent physicians, Dr. Ashish Jha tells Congress

Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, addressed the House Committee on Ways and Means on why the U.S. is seeing a decline in private medical practices and what we can do about it.
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