Professor Brendan Saloner’s analysis of 25 years of polling data reveals cognitive bias in how Americans view the war on illicit drugs.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new study highlights how geography and regulations can block a lifesaving treatment for people in custody.

After witnessing stark racial disparities in Alzheimer’s care, Jada Owens pivoted from medicine to policy. The Brown Health Equity Scholar is headed to D.C. for a one-year Winston Fellowship to help shape the future of U.S. health care.

Using new statistical methods, researchers from Brown University find that rapid treatment of at least 70% of residents with antivirals within 48 hours reduces hospitalizations by 21%.

The Information Futures Lab at Brown University has announced its 2026 visiting fellows, a group of interdisciplinary leaders dedicated to addressing the global information crisis and building healthier communication networks.

A new study showed a significant decrease in acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a surge in leucovorin prescriptions after a September 2025 announcement that included comments by the president and head of the FDA.

While telemedicine provides convenience for patients who move to areas far from their providers, researchers found it does not substantially improve care access for those in rural or underserved areas.

A summit hosted by Brown University’s School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss pressing health policy issues facing the state.

A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.

Researchers find that differences in drug availability are driven more by when companies submit drugs for approval than review speed, especially for medicines that offer little added benefit to patients.

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, also reflected rising concerns about health care access.

A new study comparing deaths of pregnant people and of those who have an abortion show that risk of death due to pregnancy is three times higher than previously estimated.

A local pilot study between School of Public Health researchers and Meridian Senior Living has paved the way for a CDC-funded initiative to keep seniors safer across the country.

In this interview, the co-directors of Brown University’s new AIM Lab, emergency physician Dara Kass and legal expert Liz Tobin-Tyler, discuss the chaotic intersection of medicine and law.

Young adults are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health advice, highlighting a massive shift in how people seek support. In this interview Dr. Ateev Mehrotra discusses the urgent need to balance AI's capacity for providing accessible, cost-effective care with its potential to cause harm.

A Brown University School of Public Health analysis shows Oregon’s cap on hospital payments for the state employee health plan led to major savings without reducing services, staffing or patient satisfaction.