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Affordable Care Act Results in Patchwork of Coverage for Children
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Cornerstone
Dec 17, 2014
This blog post highlights research from PolicyLab Co-Directors Kathleen Noonan and Dr. David Rubin that found the ACA has resulted in a state-by-state patchwork of coverage for children and adolescents. …
Pa. Kids Covered by Medicaid Going to the Dentist More Often
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Newsworks/WHYY's The Pulse
Dec 16, 2014
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia say Pennsylvania kids in the Medicaid program are seeing the dentist more often now. PolicyLab's Dr. Katherine Yun discusses the findings from her study.
How Doctors Are Framing Flu Conversation After Strain Mutation
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NBC10
Dec 11, 2014
Several doctors, including PolicyLab's Dr. Kristen Feemster, are interviewed about the recent announcement that this year's flu vaccine may offer less protection than expected.
Exchange Plans Vary Widely in Pediatric Coverage
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FierceHealthPayer
Dec 08, 2014
This article highlights research by Kathleen Noonan that found plans sold on exchanges include a wide array of "patchwork" pediatric coverage, while others don't cover services for children with special needs.
Pediatric Coverage a "Patchwork" Under Affordable Care Act
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Medscape Medical News
Dec 08, 2014
This article highlights research by Kathleen Noonan and others that found the ACA's pediatric essential health benefit has resulted in a state-by-state patchwork of coverage with inconsistent exclusions.
PolicyLab Study Shows Rise in Pediatric Dental Care
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Cornerstone
Nov 21, 2014
This blog post describes the research of Dr. Kate Yun which looking rates at which Medicaid-enrolled children in Pennsylvania receive preventive dental care-services that are covered under Medicaid, such as dental…
Commission Hears from Philadelphia that Spending Cuts have Created a Crisis
Nov 19, 2014
The Basic Education Funding Commission has traveled around the state meeting with experts and witnesses in order to reform school aid. PolicyLab’s Dr. David Rubin testified when the Commission came to Philadelphia. …
Ed Funding Committee to Meet in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Magazine
Nov 17, 2014
Dr. David Rubin, co-director of PolicyLab, testified in front of the Pennsylvania legislature’s Basic Education Funding Commission. The Commission has traveled around the state meeting with experts and witnesses in order to…
Groups Plan Actions for when Education Funding Body Meets in Philly
Nov 16, 2014
The Pennsylvania legislature’s Basic Education Funding Commission has traveled around the state meeting with experts and witnesses in order to reform school aid. Dr. David Rubin, will speak about children in foster care.
One Drug or 2? Parents See Risk but Also Hope
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The New York Times
Nov 14, 2014
PolicyLab's Dr. David Rubin is interviewed in a New York Times article examining the rising number of American families who are using multiple psychotropic drugs to temper their children’s troublesome…
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