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Research
Jan 21, 2026
This study evaluates the integration of a COVID-19 symptom checker into an asthma-focused mHealth application.
Dec 4, 2025
In this report, we provide detailed information on the laws and regulations of each relevant state and describe the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to condominium regulation, identified through expert interviews and a review of relevant research.
Nov 24, 2025
The authors partnered with Massachusetts’s Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) to better understand the well-being of veterans. The authors identified unmet veteran needs and evaluated how well EOVS programs are serving veterans.
Oct 17, 2025
We used all-payer claims data (APCD) to examine claim denials for fluoride varnish applications and well-child medical visits (WCVs) for Medicaid and private insurers in Massachusetts.
Aug 15, 2025
Culturally-adapted HIV prevention programs for African-born Black women in the US showed high feasibility and acceptability, addressing key gaps and supporting future trials to boost condom and PrEP use.
Oct 2, 2024
This paper uses the quasi-random assignment of counselors and finds that counselors vary substantially in their effectiveness at increasing high school graduation and college attendance, selectivity, and persistence.
Dec 6, 2023
Guidelines recommend that children under age six receive fluoride varnish (FV) in medical settings. However, application rates remain low. This study aimed to update understanding of barriers and facilitators to guideline concordant FV application.
Commentary
Jun 9, 2023
Massachusetts has a law to ensure ease of access to birth control pills, saying there should be no copays and women can fill a 12-month prescription at once. Infertility care has similar protections. But many health plans don't have to comply with state laws because they are “self-insured.”
Sep 15, 2022
How do elementary schools and out-of-school-time programs partner to deliver social and emotional learning to children? This cross-cutting report summarizes six case studies and highlights shared themes.
This case study explores how the Russell Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester partnered in Boston to provide social and emotional learning enrichment off campus as part of the school day.
Jan 28, 2021
This article examines the effect of Massachusetts health care reform on survival rates of injured patients.
Dec 30, 2020
In this study, we investigate one of the mechanisms that may detract from the effectiveness of health care quality report cards: voluntary versus mandatory participation of nursing homes in public quality reporting.
