Department of Health Policy and Management
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Poll: 61% of U.S. households with children report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
More than one-third of households with children report serious problems keeping their children’s education going during the coronavirus outbreak. Most households with children where someone has been diagnosed with COVID-19…
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The Connected Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new research directions across the School
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Poll: Majorities of Latino, Black, and Native American households across the U.S. report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
At least four in ten Latino, Black, and Native American households report using up all or most of their household savings during this time. For immediate release: September 16, 2020…
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Poll: Half of households in the four largest U.S. cities—New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston—report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
A majority of households with children in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston also report experiencing serious problems caring for children during this time. For immediate release: September 9,…
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At Orientation week, students kick off a school year like no other
Fall orientation at Harvard Chan School took place virtually this year.
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Decision on convalescent plasma for COVID-19 raises questions
Howard Koh, professor of the practice of public health, discusses the FDA’s decision to allow the use of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19.
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Affordable Care Act key to keeping people insured amid COVID 19-related job losses
The Affordable Care Act will protect many people who have lost jobs and employer-sponsored health insurance plans during the pandemic, according to a new study.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Thomas Tsai, 07/10/20
Transcript You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with Thomas Tsai, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management and…
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Targeted taxes and school lunch policies benefit low-income populations
Taxes on sugary drinks and strengthening nutritional standards for meals and beverages at schools may be effective tools for reducing child obesity.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Ashish Jha, 07/06/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with Ashish Jha, K.T. Li Professor of Global Health and director of Harvard Global Health…
