Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Millions of Americans lack health insurance. Research on what lacking coverage means for health outcomes, financial security, and access to care is extensive and policy-relevant.
Access to reproductive healthcare, including contraception, prenatal care, and abortion services, has significant effects on maternal and child health, economic security, and educational attainment.
Physician workforce distribution is highly unequal, and demographics suggest supply challenges ahead. Understanding the policy levers is essential for healthcare planning.
Palliative care is one of the most evidence-supported areas in all of medicine, yet it remains dramatically underutilized. Understanding why and what can be done is important.
Physician burnout is at historically high levels. Framing it as an individual wellness problem rather than a systemic work design problem has produced solutions that do not work.
Despite strong evidence for preventive screening and vaccination, uptake remains far below optimal levels. The barriers are systemic, not individual.
Rural Americans face healthcare access challenges that urban residents do not. Research on the causes and consequences of rural healthcare disparities points toward specific policy solutions.
Integrating behavioral health into primary care is among the most evidence-supported strategies for improving mental health access and outcomes.
Black Americans die from cancer at higher rates than white Americans for most major cancer types. Research on the causes of these disparities and what interventions can close them is extensive.
