Health policy expert weighs in on insurance mergers at Senate hearing
USC Price public policy director Paul Ginsburg aims to broaden the discussion, thinking of ways to make insurance markets more competitive.
New USC hires make an impact
A newly recruited team of biochemists is poised to disrupt the future of pharmaceutical development and advance personalized medicine.
Nobel laureate James Heckman joins USC Schaeffer Center
The economics expert plans to advance his research on health outcomes of early childhood education.
Health administration students turn theories into practice
USC Price students master the well-being of people across the country.
Prop. 46 support drops as voters hear details on medical negligence initiative
Californians in favor of drug testing doctors, split on increasing lawsuits cap.
Promotion leads to a ‘position of influence’
USC Price student’s new job will allow her to protect, promote and advance the nation’s health.
Are state Medicaid policies sentencing people with mental illness to prison?
“Our policies around schizophrenia may be penny wise and pound foolish,” says USC Schaeffer Center’s Dana Goldman.
Study offers new clues about the source of racial health disparities
Why are black women less likely to use health care than white women?
Goldman cautions policymakers to be sensitive to needs of diabetes patients
Capitol Hill briefing focuses on economics of comprehensive diabetes management.
Take a deep breath — you may not like what’s up in the air
Alumna says alarming statistics about pollutants may not be registering with the public.
Health economics conference looks at future of the Affordable Care Act
Schaeffer Center hosts forum for national officials with an interest in health policy.
USC workshop shapes the future of mobile health
A coalition establishes ways to implement national programs targeting diet, physical activity, stress and risk factor management.
Saks Institute to hold symposium on campus mental health
A two-day conference for USC administrators will focus on mental health issues.
Studies explore ACA’s effects on Americans with HIV/AIDS
A series of papers in Health Affairs examines how the Affordable Care Act could affect two sectors of the nation’s most vulnerable people.
Providing the best possible care is a team effort
Overall health quality is the main issue of the day at a two-day USC conference.
USC Price student honored for boosting health care
Pamela Schweitzer couldn’t believe it when she got a phone call last month letting her know that she was this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Federal Pharmacist Award.
Technology speeds service for Medicaid patients
SC CTSI has supported a study showing how technology can give Medicaid patients better access to medical specialists, with less hassle for the patients and lower cost for the providers.
Peer navigators may help mentally ill take charge of their health
John Brekke of the USC School of Social Work is looking at ways to improve how individuals with serious mental illness interact with the complex health care system.
USC Dornsife class plants thoughts on global health
Strolling among the lavender, bell-like beardtongues and enchanting weeping willows, Erin Walker got more than eye candy at one of the world’s oldest scientific gardens.
Experts discuss human rights and chronic disease
In fitness-friendly Southern California, it’s hard to imagine a life where women can’t ride bikes or hit the gym. But until recently, women in Saudi Arabia could do neither.
USC Annenberg awards $60,000 in health reporting grants
The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships has granted awards totaling $60,000 to support ambitious health journalism projects.
$20 Million for Health Care Reform Research
USC’s growing community of behavioral economists and other experts on health care reform have received a $20 million boost with the announcement of three research grants, including an $11.4 million award to Jason Doctor of the School of Pharmacy.