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Stacie Dusetzina

@dusetzinas.bsky.social

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Health services researcher at Vanderbilt Health Policy. Avid coffee drinker, investigator of drug policies & prices. RT not an endorsement. Opinions are mine.

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Lisa Jarvis @lisamjarvis.bsky.social · 1d

W/today's Trump/AZ deal, sharing my still-relevant earlier @opinion.bloomberg.com column on the Trump/Pfizer drug pricing deal. As @dusetzinas.bsky.social told me then, the details really matter & seems possible we'll never get them--and never know if these deals are mainly good for pharma. 🎁link:

The White House’s Drug Plan Has Some Convenient Blind Spots

There couldn’t be a more pressing or galvanizing topic for Americans than the high cost of prescription drugs. And after months of blustery talk from President Donald Trump about lowering prices and c...

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Yale CRRIT @yalecrrit.bsky.social · 1d

We are excited to share a recently published article in @jhppl.bsky.social which investigates the past, present, and future of @fda.gov reforms. As numerous changes occurring at the agency threaten public trust and scientific rigor, there is still opportunity to reenvision the future (1/3)

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Reposted by Dorothy Bishop, Stacie B. Dusetzina, Kevin Carey , and 3 more Dorothy Bishop, Stacie B. Dusetzina, Kevin Carey, David Rosnick, Richard Pettigrew, Evan Roberts

Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 1d

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 1d

Asking a lot of this notebook right now.

New notebook to hopefully fight off feelings of burnout, dread, and apathy. Purchased on a Friday in 2025.

Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 1d

Absolute disgrace.

NPR @npr.org · 1d

JUST IN: The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It’s not clear how many workers are affected.

White House says 'substantial' layoffs of federal workers have begun, with few details

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It’s not clear how many workers are affected.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

JUST IN: The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It’s not clear how many workers are affected.

White House says 'substantial' layoffs of federal workers have begun, with few details

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It’s not clear how many workers are affected.

n.pr

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 1d

What if the student used AI to write it? Then can you use AI to grade it? 😭

John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 1d

Inspired by @marcwatkins.bsky.social and wanting to share his piece with my newsletter subscribers, I put my two cents in. open.substack.com/pub/engagede...

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John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 1d

Inspired by @marcwatkins.bsky.social and wanting to share his piece with my newsletter subscribers, I put my two cents in. open.substack.com/pub/engagede...

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JAMA @jama.com · 1d

IV hydration spas promise to cure hangovers and boost immunity.

But with limited oversight and sparse clinical evidence, are the infusions safe?

Are IV Hydration Spas Safe?

This Medical News article discusses new research into the rise of intravenous hydration spas and the perceived benefits and known risks that come with the unproven treatments.

jamanetwork.com

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 2d

Currently experiencing one year in peer review for an article led by a trainee. It is so unacceptable. Minor revision after 8 months and now crickets.

Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 2d

Going to go buy a new notebook to try to deal with this current state of burnout.

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 2d

But first we want you to have a period of REALLY unaffordable coverage just so whatever we do feels like a relief?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

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Reposted by Peter Thorne, Carl T. Bergstrom, Gavin A. Schmidt , and 8 more Peter Thorne, Carl T. Bergstrom, Gavin A. Schmidt, Stacie B. Dusetzina, Lesley A. Hall, Margot C. Finn, Zen Faulkes, David Murakami Wood, Wolfgang Huber, Klaus Oschema, Philip Bell

Prof Anna Watts @profannawatts.bsky.social · 2d

Lol the Nobels can't even acknowledge women's contribution to discovery. But sure let's acknowledge The Machines.

Headline from an article in Nature this week that states "Prizes must recognize machine contributions to discovery. The future of science will be written by humans and machines together. Awards should reflect that reality."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

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Marcella Alsan @marcellaalsan.bsky.social · 3d

PhD slots in health econ at Hamburg Center for Health Economics, University of Hamburg Germany

Just came back from a visit and it's a vibrant city and Center.
www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan...

Job advertisement

www.uni-hamburg.de

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 3d

Awful.

Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 4d

I mainly want to complain that I have had to see 1,000,000 political ads for the primary and election that I cant vote in. Please vote if you are in district 7! Participation matters.

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 4d

Want to see a good example of political gerrymandering? My house is the red dot (approximately). People should have representation that reflect their local communities (whatever their politics). Not this mess.

Map of TN district 7 that includes large rural areas and approximately 1/3 of Nashville urban area.

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Reposted by Stacie B. Dusetzina, Richard Waite, Catherine J. Frieman , and 2 more Stacie B. Dusetzina, Richard Waite, Catherine J. Frieman, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, Evan Roberts

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 4d

quantitative methods, qualitative methods, mixed methods

Photo of a Kansas City Chiefs press conference with Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. Reid is wearing a gray suit and red tie with a lapel pin. Kelce is wearing a camp-style short-sleeved shirt with a bird print, along with a suede cap, and Mahomes is wearing a white collared shirt, a pink checkered double-breasted vest, and a pale pink tie.

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 5d

Worth watching.

Kathleen Romig @kathleenromig.bsky.social · 6d

The Trump administration is preparing a plan that will make it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, in what is likely to be the largest cut to disability insurance ever.

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Trump plan will limit disability benefits for older Americans

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

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Kathleen Romig @kathleenromig.bsky.social · 6d

Trump plan will limit disability benefits for older Americans

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

wapo.st

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 7d

PSA - Canceling AAA coverage is very annoying. If you are successful, you will apparently receive a "Your benefits expire tomorrow" and a "We hate to see you go" pair of emails every day for the rest of your life.

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 8d

Next year, a lot of folks are going to see their premiums go up $1,000 or more per month because of a Republican policy.

If you start having to pay $1,000 extra every month, what will you stop being able to afford?

This is what Democrats are fighting to stop.

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 8d

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How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports

AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.

www.consumerreports.org

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Lydia Polgreen @polgreen.bsky.social · 8d

Everything in the world is so terrible, but we have a new dog and she is perfect. Introducing: Grizzle!

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Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law @jhppl.bsky.social · 8d

This week, you may have heard about the unveiling of TrumpRx. For broader context on pharmaceutical policy and pricing reform, Marc Godwin assessed in 2022 not only America's high pharmaceutical spending but efforts at cost control in comparison w European nations read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...

Assessing US Pharmaceutical Policy and Pricing Reform Legislation in Light of European Price and Cost Control Strategies

Abstract. This article compares the pharmaceutical pricing policies employed by public and private insurers in the United States with seven price and spending control strategies employed in the United...

read.dukeupress.edu

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 8d

Let me be more precise (and thanks to @rachelsachs.bsky.social for a sidebar on this) - delaying not punting. This will still likely be addressed (and needs to be). Just not quite as soon as I thought.

Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 8d

Disappointing to see the administration punting on this issue. It is a big one in oncology, and one that could encourage "product hopping" to maintain high prices after decades of blockbuster sales.

Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole

Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.

www.statnews.com

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 8d

Disappointing to see the administration punting on this issue. It is a big one in oncology, and one that could encourage "product hopping" to maintain high prices after decades of blockbuster sales.

Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole

Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.

www.statnews.com

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Reposted by Scott L. Greer, Stacie B. Dusetzina, Rosemary A. Joyce , and 1 more Scott L. Greer, Stacie B. Dusetzina, Rosemary A. Joyce, Annalee Newitz

ProPublica @propublica.org · 8d

NEW: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to an aid program.

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

projects.propublica.org

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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 9d

I am concerned about the pet cemetery part of this plan, though I guess you didn't suggest a sacred burial ground so it could work.