Hospital mergers may lead to higher health care costs
Hospital mergers may result in increased health care costs, even when a merger doesn’t reduce competition in a market, according to new research by UCLA economist Matt Schmitt.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Lead in drinking water: Key facts and reporting tips
For reporters new to the topic, journalist Anna Clark cleared up some common misconceptions about lead in drinking water.
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Covering poverty: What to avoid and how to get it right
This tip sheet, from two journalists who grew up poor and still have strong ties to the working class, is meant to help newsrooms do a better job covering poverty and people with limited resources.
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Some employers discriminate against applicants with longer commutes
Low-wage employers in Washington DC discriminate against applicants with longer commutes and, to a lesser extent, those with stereotypically “black” names, according to a forthcoming study.
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The doctor will see you now: When the neighborhood is a patient
Treating an ailing neighborhood as a “patient” helped improve housing and quality of life in a neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.
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What research says about the kids of working moms
We spotlight research on working moms. Overall, the research suggests maternal employment has little impact on kid’s behavior and academic achievement over the short term and may have long-term benefits.
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Study shows female journalists face ‘rampant’ online harassment
In-depth interviews with dozens of female journalists from across the globe reveal that women in news face various forms of online harassment, from sexist remarks to threats of rape, a study finds.
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Formaldehyde and leukemia: What research reveals about the risks
What are the risks of formaldehyde exposure? And how much exposure constitutes a real risk? We review the research.
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Nearly 2 million U.S. families face financial hardship for ongoing heart care
Nearly 2 million low-income families affected by cardiovascular disease face high or catastrophic financial burdens due to out-of-pocket costs.
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British colonial law linked to higher HIV rates among women in sub-Saharan Africa
The likelihood that a woman in sub-Saharan Africa has HIV today is linked to whether her country was once colonized by Britain or a continental European country.
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