Professor/policy researcher at U-Mich Ford School of Public Policy dedicated to reducing social inequities in health through policy innovation. Alter ego: Chef
State-level ballot initiatives put forth by both citizens + legislatures hold great potential for improving #populationhealth write @paulalantz and Emma Carter in @Health_Affairs. But since 2016, efforts to derail these initiatives have been increasing. https://t.co/6RYi8LuaSv
JUST RELEASED: Direct Democracy And Population Health: Making Health Policy Through State Ballot Initiatives. Read the new Health Policy Brief by Paula M. Lantz and Emma Carter: https://t.co/khYkOgCBuy
What's happening with #singlepayer proposals and other #healthpolicy ideas at the state level?
Find out on Monday, Sept. 16 via a @fordschool event featuring @paulalantz, our director @jzayanian, Michigan state rep @crheinga & more!
In person or online: https://t.co/dA7iS9vukV
Urgent call for rigorous research on post-Dobbs abortion policies | Professor @paulalantz urges comprehensive & objective abortion policy research to understand the impact of landmark policy changes in @JAMANetworkOpen commentary. https://t.co/Q2YQUreN3L #AbortionPolicy#Research
Some good news in SCOTUS opinion:
1. No immunity for unofficial acts; pressuring state officials, fake electors scheme, public statements made as a candidate likely qualify;
2. Immunity for official acts is only presumptive. Conduct must fall within “conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority.” Meetings with VP Pence still on the table.
3. POTUS need not be impeached and convicted first.
I am beyond thrilled that @pamela_herd and @donmoyn are joining us at the @fordschool . I'm looking forward to hanging out with and learning even more from them!
The #UMichRegents have approved the appointments of two distinguished new Ford School faculty, sociologist Pamela Herd (@pamela_herd) and political scientist Donald Moynihan (@donmoyn).
Join us in welcoming our new faculty! #FordSchoolWelcome#GoBlue https://t.co/nUnlToXFOh
Exciting Reproductive Healthcare News!
Was out and about today when I saw Opill in Costco. Opill is a first of its kind FDA approved over the counter birth control pill. You don’t need a prescription, and it is 98% effective when used correctly.
Big win for access!
With E. Carter, my view on how state laws banning "divisive concepts" in public higher ed (10 so far) are harmful to evidence-based teaching about social inequality.
This is going to get worse: Many have recently blamed liberal profs/"woke" teaching for current campus protests.
In a new @MilbankFund opinion, @paulalantz & Emma Carter (MPP ‘24) review bills prohibiting 'divisive concepts.' They argue these laws risk compromising academic freedom, education quality, and program accreditation, & could stifle discourse & research. https://t.co/lThLQttOpW
The Dobbs decision led to a sharp rise in women deciding that if they’re not allowed to control their fertility, they'll eliminate it. https://t.co/FH8xasml4K
In a new Milbank Quarterly Opinion, @jennkarasmontez offers research recommendations to explore the effects of state policies on population health. Suggestions include examining policy bundles and identifying pathways between policies and health: https://t.co/G7VfRNbcX9
We, a group of PIs on public datasets, defend Christina Cross's discussion of the PSID. Consistent description of a study is NOT plagiarism and IS good scientific practice. Pls read & sign (request access below) @ICPSR@umpsid@ASAnews@PopAssocAmerica@ia4phs@HarvardSoc
Ford MPP and MPA students are just so awesome. I'm so lucky to have a job where I get to work with and be inspired by them every day. Congratulations #FutureFordies! @fordschool
The CDC wants to stop telling people to isolate for five days when they are sick with COVID. This is a reckless, anti-public health policy that contravenes science, increases disease spread, and puts everyone at greater risk. 🧵
Absolutely crazy: Delaware is raising the health insurance premiums of state employees by *27%* next year, and state leaders are admitting here that this single hike will wipe away *seven years* of their salary increases. A gargantuan pay cut. https://t.co/URibMr1saf