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Promoting health equity, monitoring & evaluating today’s most pressing health policies, and training tomorrow’s leaders at @JohnsHopkinsSPH.bsky.social. Visit our website: linktr.ee/BSPH_HPM

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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A @commondreams.org piece calls into question the decision of top Medicare Advantage insurers to cut benefits, exit certain geographic markets, and drop certain plans entirely in order to boost their profitability. HPM's Mark Meiselbach shares his expertise: www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
HPM faculty have been awarded FIVE new R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health! Congratulations to our outstanding faculty on these awards. 🎉 Learn more about the five projects: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/health-...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are you driven to make a meaningful impact with public health research and health policy? If the answer is yes, this is the place for you. Apply for a PhD in Health Policy & Management at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social by December 1st for an August start: publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/ph...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Meet some of our new HPM students! From health financing and hospital management to quality of care for mothers and children, these students are interested in a wide range research topics. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social with the HPM community!
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
During New Student Orientation, HPM welcomed more than 60 students to the Department under the leadership of our new chair Matthew Eisenberg! “This is my favorite time of year, when new students are here. Everyone's excited, ready to go, and ready to make a difference in public health.”
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
#HumansOfHPM: Senior research program coordinator Lauren Tansky chats about what motivates her to come to work, her involvement with Johns Hopkins Population Health Analytics, and her favorite reality shows to watch during downtime. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UelN...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A study led by professor Darrell Gaskin found that nearly one-quarter of foreign-born noncitizens lacked health insurance coverage, compared to about 3% to 4% of U.S.-born adults and foreign-born citizens. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/healthc...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#HumansOfHPM: PhD candidate Kamaria Kaalund shares what motivated her to examine the impact of hurricanes on rural hospitals, her favorite things about Baltimore, and why she is pursuing her doctoral degree at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social. Watch full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iRJ...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Effective August 26, Matt Eisenberg will be the new chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management! He currently serves as a @bsph-hpm.bsky.social professor, with joint appointments in @dmh-bsph.bsky.social and @jhucarey.bsky.social. He has been at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social since 2015.
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This @newyorker.com piece follows the story of a woman who has lost her 1st and 2nd husband to gun suicide in 1991 and 2012. Her second late husband had left much of his savings to the NRA. @jhucgvs.bsky.social co-director Crifasi shares her expertise on the topic: www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#HumansOfHPM: Senior research analyst Chris Kitchen shares his thoughts on the nuances of artificial intelligence, his pivot from psychology to information technology for population health, and what strategy games he likes to play to decompress. Watch full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qj3...
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JAMA @jama.com · 09/07/2026
Nearly one-third of first-time #prescription attempts for single-source branded drugs in the US were rejected due to formulary exclusion or utilization management, with more than 48% resulting in no dispensed therapy in the same class within 90 days. ja.ma/4vnWIZg
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A new study led by researchers at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social and American Enterprise Institute found that insurance denials of first attempts to fill prescriptions for brand-name prescription drugs with no generic competitors increased more than two-thirds between 2018 and 2024.
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Jack Iwashyna @iwashyna.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
“Treatment initiation was delayed an average of 12.2 days (SD, 17.8 days) after initial rejection among those ultimately receiving the same molecule or a therapeutic substitute.” Joe Levy @bsph-hpm.bsky.social in @jama.com pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42424046/
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Formulary-Related Insurance Denials of Single-Source Branded Drugs in the United States - PubMed
Among this large, diverse sample of individuals in the United States, formulary rejections were frequent and often resulted in delayed or absent treatment, highlighting trade-offs between cost and acc...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This #PrideMonth, HPM is highlighting LGBTQ+ research, articles, and viewpoints that have been published by faculty members Joanne Rosen, JD, MA, and Ellesse-Roselee Akré, PhD, MA. Tap through to learn more about their research.
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A new study, led by HPM assistant professor Andrew Anderson, finds nearly 25% of older adults and people living with disabilities who are income-eligible for Medicaid may face barriers to enrollment due to caps on financial assets and home equity limits: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/decades...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Nearly 25 @bsph-hpm.bsky.social faculty and students presented their research at @academyhealth.bsky.social's 2026 Annual Research Meeting! HPM looks forward to seeing the ways its research continues to drive smarter policy, stronger systems, and better health outcomes for all. #ARM26
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Society for the Advancement of Injury and Violence Research @thesavir.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Big news! Mudia Uzzi, PhD, MSc is the 1st-ever recipient of the Sixto & Zenaida Ramirez Immigrant Legacy Award! His research at Johns Hopkins digs into the root causes of violence & overdose, honoring resilience & community. #SAVIR #PublicHealth #ViolencePrevention
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Congratulations to the 20 doctoral candidates and 85 Master’s students who graduated from the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) last week at @JohnsHopkinsSPH's 108th convocation ceremony! #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #ClassOf2026
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
On April 21st, @ceprdc.bsky.social and @bsph-hpm.bsky.social hosted an international conference to explore how medical care commercialization has resulted in higher costs and poorer health in the U.S. View the conference recording, summary, and proceedings: publichealth.jhu.edu/institute-fo...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
On May 8th, HPM professor Jennifer Wolff was presented the 2025 Dean’s Award for Distinction in Faculty Mentoring at the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Faculty Promotions Dinner. The award honors faculty who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the development of their fellow faculty members.
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Health Affairs Publishing's Rob Lott interviewed HPM assistant professor Andrew Anderson about his recent paper that explores new research on the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program and how effectively it has driven quality improvement over time. Listen here: share.transistor.fm/s/67e28b9d/t...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
What happens when the dynamic between family caregivers and paid direct care workers is overlooked within the U.S. care system? The answer lies with the researchers, policymakers and caregivers who convened for the 2026 Shared Care Network Meeting. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/hopkins-econ...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"It’s a really hard time to be in public health and looking for a job. Give yourself grace; the process takes time, especially in government." Read more advice for students entering public health from HPM alum Rachel Grisham in the latest alumni spotlight: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/alumni-...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The HPM program at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social has once again been recognized by peer schools and programs as the #1 Health Policy and Management program in the nation, as reported by @usnews.com. This wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students.
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A new study examining changes in homelessness across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., finds that eviction moratoria and climate disasters explain why homelessness surged in some states but not others during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/evictio...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Join the Institute for Health and Social Policy for a moderated panel discussion on housing as a public health issue and approaches for engaging and building power within communities at the Institute's Annual Spring Seminar. Learn more about how to attend: publichealth.jhu.edu/institute-fo...
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Joshua Sharfstein @drjoshs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Know a teen driver, or a soon-to-be teen driver? Share this podcast episode with them — and their parents! — and help to keep … them … safe.
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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Teen car crashes and deaths are a hidden public health crisis. Johns Hopkins researcher Johnathon Ehsani explains what's driving teen car accidents and what can be done to curb this trend. 🔗 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/1022-prevent...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
From earning his MHA and DrPH degrees to teaching several courses and directing population health at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Matthew Castner owes much of his career to @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social's Department of Health Policy and Management: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/bridgin...
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Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Areas with the lowest credit scores had more than four times the rate of firearm violence compared to neighborhoods with higher credit scores. americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/credit-... /1
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Credit Scores: A Measure for Violence and Injury Research
A new study, led by Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health Mudia Uzzi and published in the American Journal of Public Health, finds that neighborhoods in Philadelphia with low credit scores ...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A West Coast native with strong ties to the DMV, Kylie Foster earned her Bachelor degrees from George Washington University. It was at GWU, surrounded by the energy of Capitol Hill and immersed in interdisciplinary coursework, that Foster first discovered her passion for health policy.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
What do credit scores have to do with gun violence? Research found that Philadelphia neighborhoods with lower avg. credit scores tend to have higher rates of gun violence. New study by Mudia Uzzi, our core faculty & @americanhealth.bsky.social Asst. Professor: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/credit-...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Last week, a majority of Colorado voters voted in favor of propositions that secure funding for the Healthy School Meals For All program, allowing the program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of their family’s income. Learn more: coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/c...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
At the @apha.org 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo, @amjpublichealth.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief Denys Lau shared his vision for the journal, favorite part of the expo, and more. Watch the full interview and read more about Lau's journey: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/denys-l... #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A new study by Bloomberg School researchers investigates the accelerated development of new antiviral treatments to meet the need for effective treatments during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Learn more: accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
In a legislative health note for Colorado's Healthy School Meal for All (HSMA) program, co-authors Stefanie Carignan and Christine Weston highlight the health benefits of universal free school meal programs for all children. Read more: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Partnering with @girlsontherun.bsky.social, HPM alum Suzan Brydon ran more than 2,000 miles across five states as part of her capstone project for the MPH program at the Department of Health Policy and Management. Learn what inspired her journey: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/alumni-...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
A study led by researcher Hossein Zare shows there's been limited implementation of effective accountability measures for police in the U.S. Despite promising bills, an absence of enforcement mechanisms, dedicated funding, or oversight structures remain: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/state-l...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
"Credit changes your ability to access other resources. It gives you that capital to access resources that we know produce health, such as a car to get to and from work and preferential rates when you are trying to purchase goods in society." -@jhsph-cmap.bsky.social professor Catherine Ettman
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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Credit scores are more than just a number—they can determine your ability to access financial assets like loans, leases, and jobs that, in turn, have a huge impact on health. Professor Catherine Ettman shares her research on this relationship 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/944-how-cred...
Promo graphic for episode 944 of Public Health On Call podcast, titled How Credit Scores Impact Your Health
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Nearly 1 in 10 adults in U.S. experienced a mental health crisis last year says new study led by professor Andrew Anderson. The study provides a national estimate of self-reported mental health crises, with disparities by age, race, and more. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/mental-...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
In the latest installment of Humans of HPM, grants and contracts analyst Marcus Johnson chats about his career path, being a cheerleader dad, and what goes into helping faculty and staff finance research projects. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DIF...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Welcome to the 79 new students joining the Department of Health Policy and Management this year, including PhD, MHA, MSPH in Health Policy, and MHS in Health Economics and Outcomes Research students! The HPM community wishes its new students an insightful first week of the 2025-2026 academic year.
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
A new piece published in Health Affairs Forefront takes a deep look at the current direction of federal homelessness policy—and what history and research tell us about its likely impact. Read the full piece: www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
A new study explores how people who inject drugs (PWID) are responding to the growing instability and danger in the U.S. illicit drug supply. The research also points to the urgent need to remove structural barriers to harm reduction. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/in-the-...
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A new study led by assistant professor Catherine Ettman and published in amjepi.bsky.social‬ suggests that area credit scores, long used by lenders to evaluate financial risk, may also be a proxy for mental health risks. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/low-area-
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Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy @jhsph-cmap.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Earlier this month, we kicked off our 10-week summer internship program with an amazing group of undergrad students! They're diving into research, comms, prof. development & more—we're excited to support their growth and impact. 💼📊🗣️🎉
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
During the 2025 @hprscholars.bsky.social Summer Institute, scholars from across the country came together for a week of panel discussions, presentations, and community-building in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The week concluded with a graduation ceremony for Cohort 5. #HPRSSI2025
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BSPH / Department of Health Policy & Management @bsph-hpm.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Graduate student and healthcare data analyst Gabriela Chavez chats about her experience as a caregiver for her mother, how tennis and boxing helps her decompress, and her favorite quotes from NCQA's 2025 Health Quality Forum. #HumansOfHPM Watch more: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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