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The USC Leonard D. Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service develops evidence-based solutions to address the most pressing policy challenges, working closely with policymakers and the private sector. We are committed to supporting a better-functioning democracy, grounded in facts and informed citizenship.
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Our nonpartisan research helps drive policy change across a range of sectors.
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The Value of Earlier Initiation of Anti-Amyloid Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
Featured Experts: Jack M. Chapel
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Modern Healthcare
Sood explains how newer, alternative PBMs often have business with legacy firms
Featured Experts: Neeraj Sood
Axios
Schiller discusses opportunities to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in early-phase clinical research
Featured Experts: Lowell Schiller
KFF
Lakdawalla discusses recent developments in drug pricing policy on KFF webinar
Featured Experts: Darius Lakdawalla
Tradeoffs
Trish interviewed on rising Medicare drug plan costs and narrowing options
Featured Experts: Erin Trish
NPR
Joyce interviewed about White House deal lowering prices on anti-obesity medications
Featured Experts: Geoffrey Joyce
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