Findings from a project led by Susan Busch, Ph.D., were highlighted in a recent article on HealthNewsDigest.com. The article features recently released findings from their study examining the effects of mental health parity laws on our-of-pocket costs. Busch states that “many states have passed mental health parity laws in an effort to improve equity in private insurance and reduce financial risk for those with mental illness.” Findings from this study were featured in the June 2007 issue of Health Services Research.
Paul Ginsburg, Ph.D., will be speaking at the Second National Consumer Driven Healthcare Summit, which takes place in Washington, DC September 26-28, 2007.
Stephen Parente, Ph.D., and his family were profiled in BusinessWeek for their use of a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account. The article details what Parente, after years of studying the plans, learned after enrolling himself and his family into a plan.
James Robinson, Ph.D., was recently named the new editor-in-chief of Health Affairs. Founding editor John Iglehart noted that Robinson “combines in one individual academic achievement, intellectual depth, and a deep commitment to ‘shoe leather’ social science that will make him an ideal candidate.”
Bruce Stuart, Ph.D., was recently appointed to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
