Jay Bhattacharya – The Conversation

President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan after the House passed a bill to repeal Obamacare and cut back Medicaid funding. Evan Vucci

May 12, 2017

Why America needs a ‘do‑over’ on Medicaid reform

Darius Lakdawalla, University of Southern California; Anup Malani, University of Chicago, and Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford University

The health care bill recently passed by the House imposes big cuts to the underfunded Medicaid program. A new approach is needed, starting with the best ideas of both parties.

The FDA headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. AP/Andrew Harnick

March 17, 2017

Sky‑high drug prices for rare diseases show why Orphan Drug Act needs reform

Dana Goldman, University of Southern California and Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford University

The Orphan Drug Act was enacted 34 years ago to encourage the development of drugs for rare diseases. Drug companies were guaranteed seven years of exclusivity. Then the rush was on to run up prices.

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