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Article:
Walsh FJ, Musonda M, Mwila J, et al. (2017). “Improving Allocation and Management of the Health Workforce in Zambia.” Health Affairs, 36(5): 931-937.

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In this podcast, Jazlyn Oliver discusses scope of practice laws and the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) and retail clinics in the United States. The host uses evidence from a recent Health Affairs article to describe how NPs and retail may help address provider shortages in the U.S.

Article:
Spetz J, Parente ST, Town R, Bazarko D. (2013). “Scope-of-Practice Laws for Nurse Practitioners Limit Cost Savings That can Be Achieved in Retail Clinics.” Health Affairs, 32(11): 1977-1984.

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In this podcast, Sami Simon and Ally Hecht discuss the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on health insurance coverage, access to care, and health services utilization in low-income families. The two hosts also reflect on how repealing the ACA might affect health care access under President Trump's administration.

Article:
Griffith K, Evans L, Bor J. (2017). “The Affordable Care Act Reduced Socioeconomic Disparities in Health Care Access.” Health Affairs, 36(8), published online.

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