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Researchers at Heller's Opioid Policy Research Collaborative Publish Report on Pharmacy-Based Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Heller News Release
January 10, 2025

Researchers at Heller's Opioid Policy Research Collaborative Publish Report on Pharmacy-Based Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Methadone treatment is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder, but U.S. federal regulations make it difficult for patients to receive it.

Nurses licensed in 42 other states and jurisdictions will soon be eligible to practice in Mass.

Heller in the News
December 31, 2024

Nurses licensed in 42 other states and jurisdictions will soon be eligible to practice in Mass.

Karen Donelan is quoted extensively in a Boston Globe article about Massachusetts joining the Nurse Licensure Compact.

We need a new way to talk about politics when persuasion fails

Heller in the News
December 26, 2024

We need a new way to talk about politics when persuasion fails

In an opinion piece for the Boston Globe, associate research scientist Graham Wright, MPP'15, PhD'16, describes an approach to political dialogue.

The Import of Exports

Heller in the News
December 18, 2024

The Import of Exports

Robert Kuttner writes about three current books for the New York Review of Books.

'Huge step forward' in fight to curb fatal ODs

Heller in the News
December 18, 2024

'Huge step forward' in fight to curb fatal ODs

In the Berkshire Eagle, Traci Green and colleagues are quoted on about a bill that would "dramatically" improve efforts to monitor street-level drug supplies for dangerous contaminants in Massachusetts.

How AARP Shills for UnitedHealthcare

Heller in the News
December 11, 2024

How AARP Shills for UnitedHealthcare

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, Robert Kuttner writes in the American Prospect about the insurance company's reputation.

Understanding alcohol use disorder recovery journeys in Detroit’s Black communities

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Understanding alcohol use disorder recovery journeys in Detroit’s Black communities

Robert Dunigan, PhD‘04, is looking for effective long-term outcomes in treatment.

From knowledge to impact — turning insight into action for social justice: Professor Susan Curnan

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

From knowledge to impact — turning insight into action for social justice: Professor Susan Curnan

A Q&A with Professor Susan Curnan.

Making child care more equitable: Kate Giapponi Schneider, PhD’16

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Making child care more equitable: Kate Giapponi Schneider, PhD’16

A Q&A with research scientist Kate Giapponi Schneider, PhD’16.

Building the next generation of scholars

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Building the next generation of scholars

Lisa Lynch is co-directing a remarkable multi-institution collaboration promoting equity in retirement, disability, and health.

Mapping American childhood

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Mapping American childhood

Dolores Acevedo-Garcia and colleagues’ Child Opportunity Index 3.0 is a powerful tool for assessing inequity across the United States.

When social inequities cause health inequities

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

When social inequities cause health inequities

Rajan Sonik’s research examines the impact of SNAP benefits on health.

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