Private equity ownership tied to lower psychiatric hospital staffing, higher quality performance
As of 2021, 14% of U.S. psychiatric hospitals were owned by private equity firms, with ownership concentrated in southern states, according to a study by WashU researcher Morgan Shields.
New Medicaid policy lab brings data to the debate
WashU’s Timothy McBride co-leads the Medicaid Policy Analysis Lab, providing timely analyses for Medicaid policy development and evaluation. The lab also offers a Missouri Medicaid Enrollment Dashboard to visualize enrollment data and support legislative efforts.
Trump and GOP’s tax bill would force cuts to Medicare, CBO says
Medicare cuts could mean that “these rural hospitals won’t survive,” says Timothy McBride.
WashU Expert: How to manage mental health in wake of recent storms
Volunteering in community recovery efforts can help protect against developing mental health problems following disasters, according to WashU public health expert Salma Abdalla.
Reis named co-editor of Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Expert on physical activity, built environment will serve three-year term