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- Stanford researchers utilized household survey data from 23 countries to estimate the costs of alleviating poverty, revealing a surprisingly low price tag for effective interventions.
- CA becomes first state to join the @WHO network after fed withdrawal. SHP’s Eran Bendavid tells @scotscoop.bsky.social that while the move is big blow to WHO, it reflects the state's strong support for global cooperation.
- California is first state to join the @WHO network after federal withdrawal. SHP’s Eran Bendavid tells @scotscoop.bsky.social that while the move is big blow to WHO, it reflects the state's strong support for global cooperation. #globalhealth
- New Year. New Ideas. Big Impact. See what our faculty, researchers and students at Stanford Health Policy have been up to. mailchi.mp/d893b7393e42...
- SHP's Michelle Mello, professor of health policy and of the law, gives @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social Grand Rounds to discuss implications of AI on clinical care and health insurance.
- SHP researchers analyzed #Medicaid data in 32 states and found that public preschool improves diagnoses rates for kids 3-4 who have speech or language impairments, problems with hearing and vision, or ADHD. Once their conditions are identified, these children are then more likely to get treated.
- The EPA just erased a century of public health progress. @StanfordMed's Dr. Michelle Williams argues: "It’s a betrayal of more than a century of hard-won victories by public health heroes... " www.statnews.com/2026/02/02/e... via @statnews.com
- After a sustained surge of #measles outbreaks, the US is likely to lose its status as a country that has eliminated the highly infectious disease. Here are 5 things we should know, according to @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social Sruti Nadimpalli, a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases.
- Reposted by healthpolicyDry January is wrapping up. Was it worth it? Whether a month of sobriety is a temporary pause or the start of a lifestyle change, participating in the trend can positively impact your health, says Keith Humphreys of @healthpolicy.stanford.edu in the @sfchronicle.com: ow.ly/z2HH50Y5HMG
- Powerful insight from Dr. Tunde Ogunbosi about working as a doctor in conflict areas of Northern Nigeria.
- Reposted by healthpolicyA study by @healthpolicy.stanford.edu researchers finds that the use of a self-administered electronic intervention via an app led to cessation of benzodiazepines among long-term users, creating a potentially low-cost and scalable way to help address benzos dependence: ow.ly/aPwL50Y47kY
- SHP's Michelle Mello writes in @nejm.org that older physicians bring valuable wisdom and expertise to patient care, but many will experience cognitive & physical decline that may affect their clinical skills. So it's time to adopt some late-career clinician policies. www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
- The healthcare industry is excited about potential of a "MedGPT moment," where AI models trained on millions of electronic health records (EHRs) forecast patient mortality or disease progression. But this overlooks a crucial distinction: these models function only as simulators of clinical outcomes.
- In this HealthAffairs study, Michelle Mello of StanfordHP and @law.stanford.edu joins Stanford colleagues to examine the promises of efficiency and risks of supercharged flaws in the race to use artificial intelligence #AI in health care. healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/news/when-ai...
- Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
- What are the challenges in achieving #Medicare reimbursement for Breakthough Devices? Join our colleagues at Stanford Biodesign on Thursday for this webinar. Learn more & Register: bit.ly/4poYGFK
- SHP researchers built a computer model to simulate how infectious disease spreads between correctional facilities and surrounding communities. They tested standard rules-based control policies and AI-based policies developed using reinforcement learning (RL). The verdict was clear.
- The Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab led by SHP's Grant Miller is poised to launch two new AI-driven initiatives to combat labor trafficking across supply chains and within the justice system in Brazil. healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/news/launchi...
- As likely cuts to #Medicaid loom, Lee Sanders, a professor of health policy and @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social pediatrician, explains why it's essential to understand how changes to pediatric hospitals could affect families’ access to care, as well as the financial stability of health systems.
- Dec. 2: International Panel on Children in War led by Ruth Gibson (Stanford) and Keith Martin (CUGH): In Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Ethiopia and Nigeria, war is leaving millions of children injured, hungry and forgotten. This urgent session brings together experts on the frontlines to offer solutions.
- Health Policy Forum: Watch 🎬 Stanford experts David Relman, MD, and Hank Greely, JD examine the global health risks of engineered pathogens—and how to safeguard the public without curbing synthetic biology’s potential benefits. @law.stanford.edu @stanfordcisac.bsky.social @hankgreely.bsky.social
- Last chance ⏳ ⏰ ‼️ to register for Wednesday’s Health Policy Forum, where Stanford experts David Relman and Hank Greely will examine the global health risks of engineered pathogens—and how to safeguard the public without stalling synthetic biology’s therapeutic promise. Register: bit.ly/3J9ILvV
- Engineered pathogens designed by bad actors could threaten global health one day. Join our Nov. 19 Health Policy Forum with Stanford experts for a fascinating discussion of a rapidly emerging set of high-stakes scientific, ethical & regulatory challenges. Register: bit.ly/4984ted @law.stanford.edu
- In this Stanford Law School podcast with Michelle Mello, the professor of law and of health policy says the amount of chaos introduced into the federal health policy landscape is unprecedented, leaving major gaps in expertise, trust, and leadership. The states are now are rushing to fill the void.
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- Previous studies found coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to be cost-effective compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)—but new research led by SHP's Mark Hlatky shows their comparative effectiveness and economic outcomes may have changed.
- AI is changing how we understand disease and discover new drugs. But it’s also changing the patient experience. How should we think about #AI in our medical care?
- “Mirror bacteria” and gene-edited pathogens could reshape—or endanger—life as we know it. Don’t miss Nov. 19 Stanford Health Policy Forum with experts on how science and policy can keep pace with synthetic biology & protect #GlobalHealth. 🌍🧬 Register: bit.ly/47yAxXo
- Reposted by healthpolicy#Breaking: Medicare payments to doctors paused as government shutdown drags on www.statnews.com/2025/10/15/c...
- SHP's Michelle Mello joins a global group of 65 thought leaders from academia, tech companies, regulatory agencies, and health systems to dissect & debate solutions to effectively, safely and responsibly deploy AI into clinical practice.
- In a @thelancet.com commentary accompanying a new study that finds tens of thousands of young children may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, SHP's Paul Wise writes: "It is now well established that the children of Gaza are starving and require immediate and sustained humanitarian assistance."
- SHP affiliate & @stanfordcigh.bsky.social faculty fellow Piya Sorcar, CEO of TeachAids, reflects on lessons from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, from their meeting in India. "He reminded me that service is a privilege, transforming a life’s path into one of meaning and contribution beyond the self."
- SHP's Michelle Mello testifies @ House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee about her optimism in safely advancing U.S. healthcare through the use of AI technologies. "AI presents both a historic opportunity and a serious risk," says prof of health policy & of law. www.youtube.com/live/avECrBU...
- SHP researchers Marissa Reitsma & Sherri Rose, with Harvard's Thomas McGuire, develop 2 algorithms that can promote fairer #Medicare Advantage spending for minority populations. Learn more in this policy brief: bit.ly/4mE0Lgi
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- Stanford experts surveyed hundreds of biomedical researchers about the instability in federal funding. Here’s what they found. www.statnews.com/2025/08/26/f... via @statnews.com
- Many Americans mistrust the use of AI in their health care. In this @jama.com podcast with Michelle Mello, the prof of health policy and of law lays out a framework for how health care organizations should disclose Al use to patients and shares her insights on the importance of patient trust.
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- "The health care sector is faced with unprecedented levels of budgetary pressure," SHP health economist Adrienne Sabety tells @newsweek.com about the bankruptcies hitting America's health care giants. She adds that the Big Beautiful Bill is likely to exacerbate this troubling trend.
- Considering a master's degree in health policy? We've got a vibrant, innovative program here at Stanford Health Policy. Learn more and ask questions at our upcoming live info session: bit.ly/3JGqTbL
- Ready to shape the future of health policy? Learn more at our live info session about our PhD program. bit.ly/3JAe6Yk
- Reposted by healthpolicyIn front of proud family and friends, 119 medical and physician assistant students donned white coats and crossed the threshold into their medical careers. Welcome to Stanford Medicine! stan.md/3HSsT00
- What bold step will you take next to make your mark on the world? Perhaps an MS in health policy? Join us Sept. 10, at 10 am PT for live info session about the program. Learn about application & ask questions. Learn more & register: healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/content/ms-h...
- The manhunt & arrest of #LuigiMangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, fueled a viral media circus that proved irresistible for some Bay Area comics—including SHP PhD candidate Nova Bradford, director of "Luigi: The Musical." Why does this case strike a chord with so many?
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- In this @jamanetworkopen.com podcast, SHP'Michelle Mello lays out a framework for when and how health care organizations should disclose #AI use to patients, many of whom curently distrust the use of AI in their care.
- Considering a PhD in Health Policy? Discover our innovative program training the next generation of leaders in decision sciences, health economics and evaluative methods. Join info session Sept. 9 at 10 am to explore the application process and get your questions answered. bit.ly/479erLy
- Stanford Medicine researchers, including SHP's Keith Humphreys, discuss the brain’s ancient wiring and how its built-in reward-seeking system can be hijacked by addiction—as well as ways to prevent and treat it.
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- SHP's Adrienne Sabety's research on nursing home bankruptcies highlighted by @bloomberglaw.com. "As we’re in an increasingly hostile climate in terms of immigration, their ability to get visas ... may impact labor,” she said, noting many skilled nursing facilities employ nurses from abroad.
- Reposted by healthpolicyFrom the healing power of music to new insights into aging, Stanford School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor’s summer booklist explores a wide range of compelling ideas. Read: stan.md/45537x8
- The diseases causing the most suffering and death in the US don't always attract investment in new treatments, a disconnect exposed in a National Academies report. Researches, including SHP's @jsalomon.bsky.social, make recommendations to address the harms of market-driven drug development.
- Famine’s impact begins before birth and can echo for generations, warns Ruth Gibson, an SHP postdoc research fellow and maternal and child health expert in conflict zones.
- Study sheds light on an emerging psychological health crisis that disproportionately affects girls. The study in The Lancet Planetary Health is among the first to quantify how repeated climate stressors impact the psychological well-being and future outlook of adolescents in low-resource settings.
- In this TIME magazine piece about the potential consequences of famine in #Gaza, SHP's Ruth Gibson notes effects of starvation can persist long after people regain access to food. “What we can’t see is the generational and intergenerational impacts."
- New findings by Stanford researchers reveal the devastating consequences of the Dawes Act, a federal policy that promised land and citizenship but led to widespread land loss and a surge in mortality rates among Native communities. #NativeAmericans #health #Indigenous
- Research Matters: Federal investments in foundational Stanford research launched the computer age in Silicon Valley and have contributed to the development of radar, GPS, heart transplants, artificial intelligence, MRI scans, and the internet. bit.ly/4mmzyhR
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- SHP research scholar Ruth Gibson joins @fsi.stanford.edu's Mike @mcfaulmike.bsky.social on his World Class podcast to share sobering data on how ending foreign aid and the dissolution of #USAID could eventually cost millions of lives, particularly among women and children.
- What happens when the costs of sanctions intersect with, or cause, humanitarian crises? SHP research scholar Ruth Gibson joins World Class to discuss the latest research into how sanctions impact child and maternal mortality locally, and the stability of the global order as a whole. #Stanford
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- Survival rates for cancer patients on immunotherapy depend on insurance coverage, study finds www.statnews.com/2025/07/07/c... via @statnews.com
