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June 24, 2026 News from Brown

Brown scholar offers Congress actionable solutions for Medicare Advantage overpayment issues

Speaking before the Joint Energy Committee, Brown University public health researcher David Meyers offered policy options to improve Medicare Advantage integrity, reduce waste for taxpayers.

June 15, 2026 News from Brown

Study suggests shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk

A study led by Brown University researchers found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine currently used in the U.S. were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia within four years.

June 10, 2026 News from Brown

Healthcare price transparency is necessary to improve affordability, Brown scholar tells Congress

Speaking before a House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee, public health researcher Christopher Whaley called upon Congress to improve healthcare price and organizational transparency.

May 20, 2026 News from Brown

Private equity acquisition can expand primary care use by expanding workforce, study finds

Brown University researchers used Medicare claims to track results of primary care practices after private equity firms acquired them, revealing surprising findings.

May 18, 2026 News from Brown

Study finds payments to Medicare Advantage brokers potentially reached $10 billion annually

The analysis by Brown University researchers offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Medicare Advantage insurance broker market, drawing on data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

May 11, 2026 News from Brown

Expanding Medicaid coverage lowered death rates for young adults with kidney failure

A study led by Brown University researchers suggests that expanded health insurance coverage may significantly improve survival and care quality in this high-risk population.

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