Elizabeth Dixon

Clinical Research Writing Assistant at @SmithBIDMC

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

2 million Medicaid beneficiaries w/ asthma could be at risk of disenrollment under national work requirements, many w/ frequent exacerbations & high inhaler use. @DarshaliVyas @rkwadhera et al. warn this may threaten access to essential care
@journal_CHEST
https://t.co/kHFtWNhaaU

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

National Medicaid work requirements could put 8 million beneficiaries at risk of coverage loss—many of whom have severe functional impairments & poor health despite not meeting formal disability criteria

@AnnalsofIM | @DarshaliVyas @StephenMein @rkwadhera
https://t.co/cxnUnC3Tn8

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

🏆 Huge Congratulations to @lucas_marinacci on winning #ACC26 Young Investigators Award in Outcomes Research!
@BidmcCvi @rkwadhera @AndrewOseran

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

So proud of @AndrewOseran & @lucas_marinacci — both just awarded @AHAScience Career Development Awards as faculty @SmithBIDMC

They're doing incredible research focused on the intersection of state and federal policies & cardiovascular health. Watch out for their work. 🎉

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

The Health Policy Section @SmithBIDMC is at #ACC26!

As U.S. policymakers reshape Medicaid, SNAP, drug pricing, and access to care, we're presenting the evidence on what actually happens to patients - across 3 days of sessions.

Very proud of this team. Full schedule 👇

[JACC Journals @JACCJournals]

After the Inflation Reduction Act's 2024 provisions took effect, cost-related medication non-adherence fell among Medicare beneficiaries newly eligible for low-income subsidies at elevated CV risk. https://t.co/m85tEX3hr2

#ACC26 #JACC @lucas_marinacci @rkwadhera

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

Health Care Policy, Section Head @rkwadhera

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

New Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1 will introduce administrative barriers that may disrupt insurance coverage, reduce access to care, and worsen health outcomes for millions of beneficiaries.

New in @bmj_latest by @StephenMein @danielyjohnson & @rkwadhera
https://t.co/VMe3G8R3yT

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

There's a widening gap between what's possible and what's delivered."🫀 American heart health is stalling.

Congrats to our Associate Director @rkwadhera on leading the inaugural JACC Cardiovascular Statistics report — featured today in @HarvardGazette 👇
https://t.co/w9XWExRAg7

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

🎉Congratulations to @rkwadhera for his election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation! This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding physician-scientists who have made significant contributions to clinical research.

@the_asci

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

The inaugural @JACCJournals Cardiovascular Statistics 2026 report provides a clear-eyed snapshot of cardiovascular health in the United States — from obesity and hypertension to heart attacks and stroke. #JACCStats

https://t.co/ghr90uvY98

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

Our new @JACCJournals Cardiovascular Statistics annual report provides a clear-eyed understanding of cardiovascular health in the United States.

Where we stand. Where we've made gains. And where we're falling behind. #JACCStats

https://t.co/ghr90uvqjA

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

This month, the Smith Center celebrated its 10 year anniversary. The past decade has been filled with impactful research, incredible learning, and community.

Many thanks to our team - Here's to the next 10 years!

https://t.co/0K64yY85fa

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

CMS recently proposed a new value-based model to target high-volume, high-cost chronic conditions, starting with heart failure.

@AndrewOseran @rkwadhera dive into the potential impact of the Ambulatory Specialty Model.

New in @JAMA_current
https://t.co/vYNd1MXO3c

[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

[BIDMC Smith Institute @SmithBIDMC]

Awareness of CKD-affecting 1 in 7 US adults & a risk factor for poor CV outcomes-is low, esp in younger adults, women, & Hispanic adults. National strategies to⬆️awareness & outcomes are needed

New in @JAMACardio
@Gong2Jingyi @rkwadhera et al.
https://t.co/S7VThmY0XT

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

Fantastic presentation by @Gong2Jingyi at #AHA25 with simultaneous publication in @JAMACardio

➡️ 1 in 6 US adults have CKD, but only ~1 in 8 are aware of it.

Huge CKD awareness gaps remain—especially among young adults, women, & Hispanic adults.
https://t.co/pyKh02iEFu

[Jingyi Gong, MD @Gong2Jingyi]

How can we initiate therapies if patients are unaware of their diagnoses?

We found that while 1 in 6 with cardiometabolic conditions have CKD, only 13% are aware. These gaps are the largest among women, younger adults and Hispanic adults.

@JAMACardio
https://t.co/60qcLhFVcX

[Jingyi Gong, MD @Gong2Jingyi]

How has private equity affected cardiovascular care delivery?

Happening now at #AHA25

@rkwadhera presenting key data that links private equity acquisition of US hospitals with increased procedure utilization, declining quality of care and worse patient care experience.

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

The @SmithBIDMC Health Policy Section will be at @AHAScience #AHA25

Excited to share new research at the intersection of health policy and cardiovascular care!