Dec. 2: International Panel on Children in War led by Ruth Gibson (Stanford) and Keith Martin (CUGH): In Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Ethiopia and Nigeria, war is leaving millions of children injured, hungry and forgotten. This urgent session brings together experts on the frontlines to offer solutions.

Health Policy Forum: Watch 🎬 Stanford experts David Relman, MD, and Hank Greely, JD examine the global health risks of engineered pathogens—and how to safeguard the public without curbing synthetic biology’s potential benefits. @law.stanford.edu @stanfordcisac.bsky.social @hankgreely.bsky.social

Last chance ⏳ ⏰ ‼️ to register for Wednesday’s Health Policy Forum, where Stanford experts David Relman and Hank Greely will examine the global health risks of engineered pathogens—and how to safeguard the public without stalling synthetic biology’s therapeutic promise. Register: bit.ly/3J9ILvV

Engineered pathogens designed by bad actors could threaten global health one day. Join our Nov. 19 Health Policy Forum with Stanford experts for a fascinating discussion of a rapidly emerging set of high-stakes scientific, ethical & regulatory challenges. Register: bit.ly/4984ted @law.stanford.edu

In this Stanford Law School podcast with Michelle Mello, the professor of law and of health policy says the amount of chaos introduced into the federal health policy landscape is unprecedented, leaving major gaps in expertise, trust, and leadership. The states are now are rushing to fill the void.

A paper on child-care subsidies, drafted in 1988 by the late health economist Victor Fuchs, is now seeing the light of day. It’s part of a promise, says co-author @HershShefrin. Read the story ➡️ bit.ly/4hCTlrR on the enduring voice of the SIEPR fellow, @healthpolicy.stanford.edu affiliate. #EconSky

Previous studies found coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to be cost-effective compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)—but new research led by SHP's Mark Hlatky shows their comparative effectiveness and economic outcomes may have changed.

AI is changing how we understand disease and discover new drugs. But it’s also changing the patient experience. How should we think about #AI in our medical care?

“Mirror bacteria” and gene-edited pathogens could reshape—or endanger—life as we know it. Don’t miss Nov. 19 Stanford Health Policy Forum with experts on how science and policy can keep pace with synthetic biology & protect #GlobalHealth. 🌍🧬 Register: bit.ly/47yAxXo

#Breaking: Medicare payments to doctors paused as government shutdown drags on www.statnews.com/2025/10/15/c...

SHP's Michelle Mello joins a global group of 65 thought leaders from academia, tech companies, regulatory agencies, and health systems to dissect & debate solutions to effectively, safely and responsibly deploy AI into clinical practice.

In a @thelancet.com commentary accompanying a new study that finds tens of thousands of young children may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, SHP's Paul Wise writes: "It is now well established that the children of Gaza are starving and require immediate and sustained humanitarian assistance."

SHP affiliate & @stanfordcigh.bsky.social faculty fellow Piya Sorcar, CEO of TeachAids, reflects on lessons from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, from their meeting in India. "He reminded me that service is a privilege, transforming a life’s path into one of meaning and contribution beyond the self."

SHP's Michelle Mello testifies @ House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee about her optimism in safely advancing U.S. healthcare through the use of AI technologies. "AI presents both a historic opportunity and a serious risk," says prof of health policy & of law. www.youtube.com/live/avECrBU...

SHP researchers Marissa Reitsma & Sherri Rose, with Harvard's Thomas McGuire, develop 2 algorithms that can promote fairer #Medicare Advantage spending for minority populations. Learn more in this policy brief: bit.ly/4mE0Lgi

Ready to shape the future of health policy? Learn more at our live info session about our PhD program. bit.ly/3JAe6Yk

Considering a master's degree in health policy? We've got a vibrant, innovative program here at Stanford Health Policy. Learn more and ask questions at our upcoming live info session: bit.ly/3JGqTbL

Solomon Hsiang, a professor of environmental social sciences, applies data science methods to reveal the long-term economic and health impacts of extreme weather events and inform decisions about how to mitigate them. Here are four essential facts from his research.

Stanford experts surveyed hundreds of biomedical researchers about the instability in federal funding. Here’s what they found. www.statnews.com/2025/08/26/f... via @statnews.com

Many Americans mistrust the use of AI in their health care. In this @jama.com podcast with Michelle Mello, the prof of health policy and of law lays out a framework for how health care organizations should disclose Al use to patients and shares her insights on the importance of patient trust.

A species of disease-carrying mosquitoes is gaining a foothold in Southern California, thanks to rising temperatures and mild winters. Watch Woods fellow Erin Mordecai discuss her team's research in Costa Rica, tracking mosquito migration to better predict future disease risk. 🎬: bit.ly/47U4L7L

"The health care sector is faced with unprecedented levels of budgetary pressure," SHP health economist Adrienne Sabety tells @newsweek.com about the bankruptcies hitting America's health care giants. She adds that the Big Beautiful Bill is likely to exacerbate this troubling trend.

Considering a master's degree in health policy? We've got a vibrant, innovative program here at Stanford Health Policy. Learn more and ask questions at our upcoming live info session: bit.ly/3JGqTbL

Ready to shape the future of health policy? Learn more at our live info session about our PhD program. bit.ly/3JAe6Yk

In front of proud family and friends, 119 medical and physician assistant students donned white coats and crossed the threshold into their medical careers. Welcome to Stanford Medicine! stan.md/3HSsT00

What bold step will you take next to make your mark on the world? Perhaps an MS in health policy? Join us Sept. 10, at 10 am PT for live info session about the program. Learn about application & ask questions. Learn more & register: healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/content/ms-h...

The manhunt & arrest of #LuigiMangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, fueled a viral media circus that proved irresistible for some Bay Area comics—including SHP PhD candidate Nova Bradford, director of "Luigi: The Musical." Why does this case strike a chord with so many?

South Korea’s health spending is paying off, but a new study, co-authored by @stanford.edu health economist Karen Eggleston, unveils a problem: the lowest-income adults receive the least relative health gains. The lesson? Universal health care isn’t enough — equity must be built in.

In this @jamanetworkopen.com podcast, SHP'Michelle Mello lays out a framework for when and how health care organizations should disclose #AI use to patients, many of whom curently distrust the use of AI in their care.

Considering a PhD in Health Policy? Discover our innovative program training the next generation of leaders in decision sciences, health economics and evaluative methods. Join info session Sept. 9 at 10 am to explore the application process and get your questions answered. bit.ly/479erLy

Stanford Medicine researchers, including SHP's Keith Humphreys, discuss the brain’s ancient wiring and how its built-in reward-seeking system can be hijacked by addiction—as well as ways to prevent and treat it.

mRNA vaccines ushered in a “new era” for vaccine technology. With nearly $500 million in funding canceled for mRNA vaccine projects, the possibility of using these vaccines against diseases like HIV, rabies, Zika, and certain cancers is dimming. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/risks-o...

SHP's Adrienne Sabety's research on nursing home bankruptcies highlighted by @bloomberglaw.com. "As we’re in an increasingly hostile climate in terms of immigration, their ability to get visas ... may impact labor,” she said, noting many skilled nursing facilities employ nurses from abroad.

From the healing power of music to new insights into aging, Stanford School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor’s summer booklist explores a wide range of compelling ideas. Read: stan.md/45537x8

The diseases causing the most suffering and death in the US don't always attract investment in new treatments, a disconnect exposed in a National Academies report. Researches, including SHP's @jsalomon.bsky.social, make recommendations to address the harms of market-driven drug development.

Famine’s impact begins before birth and can echo for generations, warns Ruth Gibson, an SHP postdoc research fellow and maternal and child health expert in conflict zones.

Study sheds light on an emerging psychological health crisis that disproportionately affects girls. The study in The Lancet Planetary Health is among the first to quantify how repeated climate stressors impact the psychological well-being and future outlook of adolescents in low-resource settings.

In this TIME magazine piece about the potential consequences of famine in #Gaza, SHP's Ruth Gibson notes effects of starvation can persist long after people regain access to food. “What we can’t see is the generational and intergenerational impacts."

New findings by Stanford researchers reveal the devastating consequences of the Dawes Act, a federal policy that promised land and citizenship but led to widespread land loss and a surge in mortality rates among Native communities. #NativeAmericans #health #Indigenous

Research Matters: Federal investments in foundational Stanford research launched the computer age in Silicon Valley and have contributed to the development of radar, GPS, heart transplants, artificial intelligence, MRI scans, and the internet. bit.ly/4mmzyhR

What does brain science teach us about addiction, and how can it guide policy? Stanford addiction expert & policy advisor Keith Humphreys (@stanfordpsy.bsky.social, @stanfordhp.bsky.social) shares the science of substance use & how it intersects with public health & politics. 🎙️ stanford.io/4nMzhGo

SHP research scholar Ruth Gibson joins @fsi.stanford.edu's Mike @mcfaulmike.bsky.social on his World Class podcast to share sobering data on how ending foreign aid and the dissolution of #USAID could eventually cost millions of lives, particularly among women and children.

What happens when the costs of sanctions intersect with, or cause, humanitarian crises? SHP research scholar Ruth Gibson joins World Class to discuss the latest research into how sanctions impact child and maternal mortality locally, and the stability of the global order as a whole. #Stanford

Joined @npr.org’s All Things Considered for a conversation about all of the turmoil in vaccine policy these days, trust in vaccines, and the critical role of pediatricians now (and always) in vaccine decision-making by parents. www.npr.org/2025/07/07/n...

Survival rates for cancer patients on immunotherapy depend on insurance coverage, study finds www.statnews.com/2025/07/07/c... via @statnews.com

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold requirements for health insurers to cover certain preventive services is "a win for preventive care access," says SHP's Joshua Salomon, but "at a cost." via @statnews.com

A study by SHP's & @StanfordEng's Margaret Brandeau shows that providing housing without requiring prior drug treatment produces major public health gains and cost savings. “If you’re living on the streets, you’re not going to be successfully treated for your opioid use disorder."

Senate passes Trump’s tax-cut bill that would slash Medicaid spending www.statnews.com/2025/07/01/s... via @statnews.com

SCOTUS keeps ACA preventive care mandate, but only by stressing that HHS can fire USPSTF members or block or undo Task Force recommendations. That’s a win for access, but it puts evidence-based care on a political leash. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p... www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Stanford Health Policy researchers address issues of liability risk and the ethical use of #AI in health care, making the case for tools that address liability and risk—while making patient safety and concerns a priority.