Dear John,

ICYMI, Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomed Deputy Editor Jessica Bylander to Health Affairs This Week to discuss a recent health advisory issued by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declaring parental stress as a public health challenge.

To kick off 2023, Health Affairs introduced a new Forefront series entitled "Provider Prices In The Commercial Sector," as sponsored by Arnold Ventures.

The series has included analysis and discussion of physician, hospital, and other health care provider prices in the private-sector markets and their contribution to overall spending therein.

The series is currently accepting submissions on a rolling basis through December 31, 2024.

Let's take a look back at a number of contributions to the series and learn more about how you can submit an article today!

2023 Data From The Independent Dispute Resolution Process: Select Providers Win Big

Jack Hoadley et al. (August 2024)

Split Decision: PE Firm Dismissed From FTC Challenge, But Litigation Continues

Sheela Ranganathan (June 2024)

In An Era Of Premium And Provider Price Increases, State Employee Health Plans Target Key Cost Drivers

Sabrina Corlette and Karen Davenport (November 2023)

Reforming Abusive Billing Practices, One Step At A Time

Christine M. Monahan and Linda J. Blumberg (September 2023)

Published Today

Andrew Feher on The Effects Of Email For Insurance Engagement Efforts

Health Affairs' Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil interviews Andrew Feher of Department of Health Care Access and Information about his recent paper exploring how the incorporation of email reminders saw increases in eligibility verification and continued subsidy receipt for enrollees in California's Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Health Centers Are Uniquely Positioned To Facilitate Harm Reduction’s Integration Into Primary Care

Mia Shenkman and Tonantzin E. Juarez

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

It is Hispanic Heritage Month and we are highlighting Hispanic and Latino voices who have made an impact on health equity and policy.

In a December 2023 article, Cesar Gonzalez-Gonzalez and coauthors explored differences in four mental health outcomes (depressive symptoms, loneliness, life dissatisfaction, and forgone health care) among older adults in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.