Stephen Mein

Pulmonary/CC MD @MGH_PCCM/@PCCSM_BIDMC | Research Fellow @SmithBIDMC | Healthcare Policy, Outcomes, & Equity Research

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

Very proud of Stephen Mein on being awarded an NHLBI K23 grant

Inhalers are a case study in how US drug pricing and coverage fail patients with chronic disease — and he's building the evidence on what actually fixes it

Watch out for his work! @SmithBIDMC @PCCSM_BIDMC

[Stephen Mein @StephenMein]

Manufacturer inhaler price caps offered hope of improved inhaler affordability in the US, but several loopholes mean costs will not change for many patients. @rkwadhera⁩ & I discuss these limitations and next steps to address high inhaler costs. https://t.co/hXhPcKHl7d

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

Manufacturers rolled out price caps on inhalers this past year but loopholes & barriers to access the low prices mean many still pay high costs

@StephenMein & @RKWadhera argue legislation is needed to improve inhaler affordability

New in @JAMAInternalMed
https://t.co/Oj0GSrLaZi

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

We're thrilled to launch a new postdoctoral research fellowship in oncology & health policy, jointly mentored by experts @DanaFarber & @SmithBIDMC

An incredible opportunity for scholars aiming to shape the future of cancer care and policy

Application➡️https://t.co/KmyLsz6Jzh

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

LATE Lunch Bites @SmithBIDMC

Where our postdoctoral fellows & medical trainees get a front-row seat to wisdom from Nobel laureate @metrics52

Econometrics + science + life lessons = the best lunch in town

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

New BMJ Research finds the implementation of work requirements with Medicaid expansion in Georgia did not increase health insurance coverage or employment.

These findings have important implications after recently enacted legislation
https://t.co/SBpROAqmAZ

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

Medicaid work requirements will soon be rolled out nationwide under One Big Beautiful Bill

Our @bmj_latest study shows what happened to insurance coverage & jobs when Georgia rolled them out in 2023.

Featured in @nytimes https://t.co/ghYYd8X73N
Read the study: https://t.co/cpyUuEheIJ

[Daniel Y. Johnson @danielyjohnson]

Medicaid work requirements will soon be mandatory nationwide

Our new @bmj_latest study shows that in Georgia - the only state to expand Medicaid with work requirements - work requirements impeded gains in Medicaid coverage without increasing employment

https://t.co/CsGcNrvqIw

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

We are pleased to announce that Nobel Laureate Professor Josh Angrist will spend a sabbatical year at @SmithBIDMC. Please join us in welcoming Professor Angrist!

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

Are you a US med student or resident interested in health policy, outcomes, epi/biostats, care delivery, device evaluation, or socioeconomic health factors? The Zimetbaum Fellowship may be for you!

Learn more: https://t.co/8oplngDcrf

Questions? DM fellowship director @rkwadhera

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

We're thrilled to announce that applications are open for the 2026-27 Zimetbaum Fellowship!

Open to med students & residents interested in building a foundation in outcomes & policy research.

Apply by Oct 1: https://t.co/8oplngCEBH
Questions? DM fellowship director @rkwadhera

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

Such a wonderful year with exceptional @SarnoffCardio mentee @danielyjohnson

Daniel published a series of studies focused on health policy & cardiology while also teaching us everything we needed to know about Minnesota culture and fairs:) @kewatson @SmithBIDMC

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

Fellow Spotlight: Daniel (@danielyjohnson) is an MS4 at UChicago and is wrapping up his time as a @SarnoffCardio Research Fellow in the Health Care Policy Research Section, conducting research with @rkwadhera
Learn more about Daniel and his work: https://t.co/S5nID7B39S

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

A brilliant @AcademyHealth #ARM25 late-breaking presentation by @StephenMein on how coverage and employment changed after Georgia paired work requirements with efforts to expand Medicaid.

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

Wonderful @SmithBIDMC dinner with ⭐️ health policy team after a jam packed day of research talks at @AcademyHealth #ARM25

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

The high cost of inhalers has drawn scrutiny from patients & policymakers

Our new @JAMAInternalMed study evaluates the implications of 3 of the largest manufacturers recently capping out-of-pocket costs for many brand-name inhalers at $35/month. https://t.co/UB2MX2bhRt

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

@AHAScience #AHA24 is just around the corner!

Our research team will be presenting impactful and timely work focused on the intersection of health care policy, access & quality, and cardiovascular health.

Swing by and check out this incredible group of mentees work! @SmithBIDMC

[Stephen Mein @StephenMein]

Our new study found concerning differences in the prevalence of asthma and COPD in socially/environmentally disadvantaged neighborhoods. Check out this article for more info. ⁦@rkwadhera⁩ ⁦@MaryRice_LungDr⁩ ⁦@LiuMichaelON⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/kBvgzjKTjW

[Stephen Mein @StephenMein]

Check out our paper projecting out-of-pocket drug savings for Medicare beneficiaries with asthma and COPD under the Inflation Reduction Act. This policy has the potential to significantly reduce medication spending for our patients. ⁦@rkwadhera⁩ https://t.co/cxHha44Ece

[Stephen Mein @StephenMein]

Interesting new study looking at high vs low NIV settings in COPD exacerbations. https://t.co/q7eaTPeXo1