We are excited to introduce our new Health Policy Director, Rebecka Rosenquist! Rebecka comes to PolicyLab with an extensive background in health policy. She most recently served as the director of state engagement for Shatterproof…

Today, PolicyLab is proud to announce a new collaboration with our partners at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) to apply an evidence-based, child-focused lens to the issue of firearm safety. …

PolicyLab is excited to announce that researcher Katherine Yun, MD, MHS, has been approved for a funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research…

Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Further, children’s hospital visits for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts have doubled…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects at least 1 in 59 children in the U.S. Because of the prevalence of ASD, it is recommended to universally screen young children for autism so they can be diagnosed at an early age, yet there…

We are very excited to announce that PolicyLab has launched its fifth research portfolio focused exclusively on behavioral health. Recognizing behavioral health as a critical component of a child’s growth and development, we’ve…

In the U.S., nearly 22 million low-income children depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. Summer, however, can be a time of hunger for those who depend on the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…

The team here at PolicyLab just underwent a strategic planning process for our 2020-2023 fiscal years intended to identify how we can best support the tremendous growth of our research center and make further progress towards our…

In 2016, PolicyLab researchers found that despite getting their own health care through an employer, caregivers were increasingly choosing Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to provide insurance for their…

The support that families receive throughout early childhood can lay the foundation for a child’s future health outcomes and a successful transition into adulthood, yet many families face significant challenges that can strongly…