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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.
April 22, 2026
News from SPH
Community-driven research: Brown’s School of Public Health invests in local priorities
Five new partnerships will pair Brown faculty with Rhode Island organizations to address critical issues facing the state, including private equity in healthcare, substance use disorders and nursing home stability.
April 16, 2026
News from SPH
When UnitedHealth bought doctor practices, Medicare Advantage spending rose but care stayed the same, study finds
The findings of the working paper offer a behind-the-scenes look at what can happen as major health insurers expand into owning and operating physician practices.
April 2, 2026
News from SPH
Distance to opioid treatment programs limits methadone access in many U.S. jails
A new study highlights how geography and regulations can block a lifesaving treatment for people in custody.
