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Black and Hispanic persons have experienced a disproportionate number of life-years lost.

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill will leave a lot of chronically ill people by the side of the road. 

Opioid-related deaths among Blacks, Asians and Latinos dropped during the same period.

One in 10 adults were at risk of overdose, with older Americans relying on high doses of opioids more than younger adults, researchers found in a national sample of prescription claims.

Since 2012, the Schaeffer Center has received $6.1 million in funding from the NIH to fund pilot projects by junior scholars focused on addressing disparities. This year we are seeking junior scientists concentrating on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in minority populations.

Analyzing claims data, does COVID-19 related healthcare utilization persist in for 180 days or more, also known as long COVID, after their initial diagnosis?

Erin Trish, a health economist whose work focuses on the intersection of public policy and healthcare markets, has been named co-director of the Schaeffer Center.

The study of 700 licensed cannabis dispensaries found many retail locations have inadequate screening processes.

Julie Zissimopoulos participated on the committee tasked with developing the research agenda.

Black women are far more likely to report experiencing discrimination within the healthcare system than white women. And studies point to racism or unconscious bias in medical care as a key explanation for why Black women and infants fare so poorly compared to their White counterparts.