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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our annual Open House is next Friday! Stop by our office to meet Duke-Margolis students, faculty, and staff, hear more about our work, and discover how to get involved in health policy research. Learn more about Duke's Family Weekend activities here: duke.is/c/n355

Duke-Margolis Open House. Join us at our office to learn more about our education programs! October 16, 2026, 1-3pm. 230 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Speakers have been announced! Our next event is just around the corner and we invite you to join us in Washington, DC, for a discussion on the future of accountable care. See who's speaking and register to attend here: duke.is/b/9kxj

Accountable Care in 2027: Building the Evidence Base and Driving Practical Policy Solutions. October 14, 2026, 1-5pm ET. A hybrid public workshop. Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC, or virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. West Health Duke-Margolis Accelerator: Providing reliable, accountable care for a healthier America.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are excited to welcome our new and returning Scholars to a new academic year! The Margolis Scholars program is a prestigious program for Duke University students who demonstrate leadership potential as well as a commitment to a career in health policy and management. Learn more: duke.is/5/48rs

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A draft agenda is now available for our upcoming webinar! Join us on October 29 to learn more about the home-based serious illness care ecosystem and opportunities to support delivery and sustainable scaling. Check out the agenda and register here: duke.is/z/63f7

Advancing a Home-Based Serious Illness Care Ecosystem: Recent Policy Advancements and Future Directions. October 29, 2026, 1-2pm ET. Virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Founding Director Mark McClellan and fellow former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb co-authored an op-ed in STAT on Heidi Overton, current nominee for FDA Commissioner, and her opportunity to bridge the gap between biomedical innovation and the institutions that move progress forward: duke.is/2/mws6

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Former FDA commissioners: Heidi Overton has an opportunity to strengthen the FDA

Ahead of Heidi Overton’s confirmation hearing for FDA commissioner, two former commissioners review her experience and approach.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our next event is just a few days away! Join us for the next RISE workshop, co-convened with the FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub, where speakers will explore statistical considerations in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical investigations for rare disease medical products: duke.is/2/z3fw

RISE to the Challenge: Statistical Considerations for Rare Disease Clinical Investigations. September 29, 2026, 9am - 4:30pm ET. A hybrid public workshop. National Press Club, Washington, DC, or virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As Duke-Margolis continues to expand and broaden our impact, we are pleased to share that Kate Bundorf has been appointed Co-Director with Founding Director Mark McClellan. Together, they will strengthen our work to advance health policy research and educate the next generation: duke.is/y/9pmt

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In just a few weeks, we are hosting an event in DC with West Health to explore the future of accountable care. While the model has largely proven more effective than traditional fee-for-service payment, next steps are less clear. Join us on October 14: duke.is/b/9kxj

The graphic features a photo of a puzzle shaped like a heart, with a hand holding one missing piece. A stethoscope lies next to the puzzle. The accompanying text reads, “Accountable Care in 2027: Building the Evidence Base and Driving Practical Policy Solutions. October 14, 2026, 1-5pm ET. A hybrid public workshop. Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC, or virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. West Health Duke-Margolis Accelerator: Powering reliable, accountable care for a healthier America.”

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us on October 29 for a new public webinar, where we will explore actionable policy strategies to improve access and strengthen accountability to support the sustainable scaling of a home-based medical care ecosystem for older adults with serious illness: duke.is/z/63f7

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Mark McClellan contributed to this new white paper published by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, which explores what it will take to move outcome-based care from isolated pilots to system-wide practice: duke.is/r/pff2

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Speakers have been announced for our upcoming event, co-convened with the FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub! Hear from experts on 9/29 as they explore statistical considerations in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical investigations for rare disease medical products: duke.is/2/z3fw

RISE to the Challenge: Statistical Considerations for Rare Disease Clinical Investigations. Sept 29, 2026, 9am - 4:30 pm ET. A hybrid public workshop. National Press Club, Washington, DC, or virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As 2027 approaches, what comes next for accountable care? Join Duke-Margolis and West Health in Washington, DC, on 10/14 for a discussion on how evidence, technology, and innovation can help accelerate accountable care and address persistent challenges. Register: duke.is/b/9kxj

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Check out our latest white paper! In this paper, Duke-Margolis researchers explore opportunities to modernize risk adjustment. Reforms could not only improve predictive accuracy, but also support a more patient-centered health care system. Read more here: duke.is/6/hcng

A Vision for Modernizing Medicare Risk Adjustment: Building the Evidence for Reform. West Health Accelerator at Duke-Margolis; Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A draft agenda is now available for our upcoming event! On October 14, we are exploring the future of accountable care and modernizing the infrastructure that supports it. A free networking reception will follow the event—we invite you to join us in-person to connect with your peers: duke.is/b/9kxj

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join us on 9/29 as we convene a hybrid event with the FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub! Speakers will explore statistical considerations for rare disease investigations. Read the draft agenda and register here: duke.is/2/z3fw

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A new public event has been announced! Join us in DC next month for an event that will explore progress in accountable care to-date and opportunities to leverage evidence that can accelerate accountable care: duke.is/b/9kxj

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for the Innovation in Quantitative Medicine Summit, starting at 12pm ET! We are co-convening this virtual event with the FDA's Quantitative Medicine Center of Excellence to inform the establishment of the Quantitative Medicine Innovation Network. Register here: duke.is/8/4p56

Innovation in Quantitative Medicine Summit. September 1, 2026, 12:00 - 4:30 pm ET. Virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Don't miss your chance to register! The FDA is hosting a public workshop, convened by Duke-Margolis under a cooperative agreement with the FDA, to discuss challenges & opportunities to advance the use of digitally-derived endpoints in clinical trials for drug & biological products: duke.is/4/7rtf

The graphic features a photo of a hand wearing a watch overlaid in holographic health-related symbols to represent wearable digital health tools. The surrounding text reads, "Statistical Considerations for Digitally-Derived Endpoints in Clinical Trials. August 27, 2026, 9:30-3:45pm ET. Virtual via Zoom. U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A draft agenda is now available for our upcoming workshop on statistical considerations for rare disease investigations! Read more about the session topics and register here: duke.is/2/z3fw

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

“However, with barriers like siloed data, consents, and administrative and billing burden, an opportunity exists to guide stakeholders to help patients navigate these challenges. The Guidebook meets that opportunity, informed by a wealth of perspectives across the health care industry at HCPLAN.”

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

“A recent increase of technology-based solutions holds promise to help patients and caregivers to better manage the health care journey they are working on together,” said Duke-Margolis Director Mark McClellan, who also co-chairs the Executive Forum at the HCPLAN.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

they need, and allow patients to navigate the health care system with confidence. It highlights real-world examples and implementation guidance to help organizations move from awareness to action. Read the guidebook here: bit.ly/45BpKtD

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network (HCPLAN) has released a new Patient Empowerment Guidebook, which was developed for providers, health plans, employers, and community-based organizations to help make care more affordable, ensure patients can access the services

NEW: The Patient Empowerment Guidebook. HCPLAN (Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network).

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Evidence suggests that the MMBP pathway has not yet become a practical route for state drug value-based purchasing arrangements. Our new policy brief examines why + identifies potential operational & policy improvements that could make the pathway a more feasible contracting option: duke.is/j/gce3

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Evaluating the Medicaid Multiple Best Prices Provision as a Pathway for Value-Based Purchasing

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

On 9/1, Duke-Margolis and the FDA's Quantitative Medicine Center of Excellence are co-convening a virtual event to inform the establishment of the Quantitative Medicine Innovation Network. A draft agenda is now available! Learn more about the topics of discussion and register here: duke.is/8/4p56

Innovation in Quantitative Medicine Summit. September 1, 2026, 12-4pm ET. Virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

On September 29, Duke-Margolis and the FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub are co-convening a new hybrid workshop to explore statistical considerations in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical investigations for rare disease medical products: duke.is/2/z3fw

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A draft agenda is available for the upcoming virtual workshop, "Statistical Considerations for Digitally-Derived Endpoints in Clinical Trials," which we are convening under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Learn more and register here: duke.is/4/7rtf

Statistical Considerations for Digitally-Derived Endpoints in Clinical Trials. August 27, 2026, 9:30 am - 3:45 pm ET. U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Virtual via Zoom.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Margolis Scholar alum Sydney Grube (MBA '26) spoke about her Bass Connections project, "Advancing Community-Based Models of Health and Social Care in North Carolina," in a profile published on the program website. Read more here: duke.is/m/4h39

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Sydney Grube (Master of Business Administration ’26) | Bass Connections

“[Participating in Bass Connections] gave me a lot of practice approaching people with openness, transparency and curiosity and managing a project while staying flexible

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

On August 27, the FDA is hosting a public workshop, convened by the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy under a cooperative agreement with the FDA, to discuss statistical considerations for digitally-derived endpoints in clinical trials for drug and biological products: duke.is/4/7rtf

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Join us on 7/27 for our annual State of RWE Policy convening, where experts will consider how RWD/E can routinely inform regulatory and coverage decisions, integrate research into patient care, and foster greater harmonization across the health policy ecosystem: duke.is/2/ynaf

2026 State of Real-World Evidence Policy. July 27, 2026, 12-4:45pm ET. Virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Drop by the Duke Summer Research Showcase on Friday, July 24, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Bostock Library, The Edge, to support over 130 student researchers—including our wonderful Summer Experience interns—who are presenting posters about their Duke-sponsored summer research. #DukeExperiences

Duke Summer Research Showcase. Friday, July 24, 10am-12pm. Bostock Library, The Edge. Participating programs: Duke Undergraduate Research Support Office, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, PRIME Cancer, Duke Pratt School of Engineering, Athena AI Institute, Duke Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke Experiential Education, Amgen Scholars Program, and D-Care.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Join us next week for our hybrid workshop as we examine opportunities to improve how biomarker evidence supports regulatory decision-making in individual product submissions. Learn more about our speakers & topics of discussion, read our preliminary policy roadmap, and register here: duke.is/2/7sb2

Advancing Biomarker Use in Regulatory Review: Evidence, Engagement, and Ecosystem Opportunities. July 15, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm ET. A hybrid public workshop. Convene, WAshington, DC, or virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Duke-Margolis has created a new framework of Real-World Evidence (RWE) Policy Core Competencies, a skillset that will prepare tomorrow’s RWE policy leaders to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—toughest RWE policy challenges with evidence, innovation, and impact. Read more here: duke.is/4/scwe

Real-World Evidence Policy Core Competencies for Today and Tomorrow’s Learners. Policy Development, Evaluation, Translation & Communication. Data & Methods. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Join us for a new virtual workshop on September 1! Duke-Margolis & the FDA's Quantitative Medicine Center of Excellence are co-convening this event to inform the establishment of the Quantitative Medicine Innovation Network, which aims to transform drug development & clinical care: duke.is/8/4p56

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Influenza is a persistent public health challenge with significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. Duke-Margolis has released a new policy brief that outlines short- and long-term policy priorities to modernize seasonal influenza vaccine development: duke.is/2/4va5

Modernizing Influenza Vaccine Development: Policy Priorities for Stakeholders. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Don't miss your chance to register! Our next event is coming up on Tuesday, June 23, where we will explore opportunities to modernize seasonal influenza vaccine development. Register today: duke.is/m/smgn

Policy Priorities to Modernize Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Development. June 23, 1-2pm. Virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Join us for our annual State of Real-World Evidence Policy convening on 7/27! Speakers will consider how RWD/E can routinely inform regulatory and coverage decisions, integrate research into patient care, and foster greater harmonization across the health policy ecosystem: duke.is/2/ynaf

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join us on July 15 for a hybrid workshop designed to inform a policy roadmap to improve the use of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints in regulatory decision-making for individual product submissions. Learn more and register here: duke.is/2/7sb2

Advancing Biomarker Use in Regulatory Review: Evidence, Engagement, and Ecosystem Opportunities. July 15, 2026, 10am - 5pm ET. A hybrid public workshop. Downtown Washington, DC, Venue TBC, or virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Instittue for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our next event is just a few weeks away! Join us on June 23 for a webinar where we will explore policy actions to facilitate a more efficient development of seasonal influenza vaccines. For more details on this discussion, check out the new draft agenda: duke.is/m/smgn

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Missed out on the 2026 Health Policy Conference or want to review the discussion that took place? An event summary is now available to read and share! The summary provides quick highlights from each session and features some quotes from our speakers: duke.is/HPC2026Summary

Driving Health Policy Transformation in the Next Decade. Duke-Margolis Institute 2026 Health Policy Conference. Wednesday, May 12, 2026, 12:30 - 5:15 pm. Westin Hotel Downtown DC.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Influenza is a persistent public health challenge with significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. Join us on 6/23 for a webinar focused on prioritized policy actions to help realize innovative viral surveillance and development: duke.is/m/smgn

Policy Priorities to Modernize Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Development. June 23, 2026, 1-2pm ET. Virtual via Zoom. Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We would like to sincerely thank the Peterson Center on Healthcare for their support of our 2026 Health Policy Conference. The Center was established by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to make higher-quality, more affordable health care a reality for all Americans: petersonhealthcare.org

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our 2026 Health Policy Conference featured a group of wonderful speakers and timely health policy topics, but the conversation was only possible through the support of our sponsors. We offer our most sincere thanks to Johnson & Johnson for sponsoring this year’s conference: www.jnj.com

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We extend our most sincere thanks to Alexandria Ventures for sponsoring our 2026 Health Policy Conference. Their support will allow us to continue gathering annually and host these crucial health policy conversations. Learn more about Alexandria here: www.are.com

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our annual conference is just a few days away! Join us this Wednesday, May 13, for an afternoon packed with timely health policy discussions as we celebrate 10 years of Duke-Margolis. Register today: duke.is/HPC2026

Driving Health Policy Transformation in the Next Decade. Duke-Margolis Institute 2026 Health Policy Conference. Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 12:30 - 5:15 pm. Westin Hotel Downtown DC.

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Its work strengthens America’s health data infrastructure, informs and improves health care purchasing, and fosters innovative solutions that reduce costs and make care more affordable, efficient, and effective. Learn more here: petersonhealthcare.org

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Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy @dukemargolis.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Peterson Foundation to make higher-quality, more affordable health care a reality for all Americans.

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