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Trump’s plan for Medicare drug talks offers pharma fresh fight

WashU Law's Rachel Sachs, a member of the Bursky School secondary faculty, noted that manufacturers could challenge some of the new elements of the program.

Bloomberg Law

June 26, 2026

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Public health progress and pragmatism

Dean Sandro Galea sat down with Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to discuss the forces shaping public health in a turbulent moment.

Dr. Tom Frieden Conversations

June 19, 2026

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A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy

Between the loss of federal subsidies and a sicker, smaller pool of insured people, health insurance premiums have been rising dramatically, said the Bursky School's Tim McBride, an expert in healthcare policy and economics.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

June 19, 2026

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Medicaid paperwork problems continue to cost thousands of Missourians coverage

Advocates warn new federal work rules could strain a state system already dropping eligible people because of missed or unprocessed forms. Bursky Public Health's Tim McBride said some recipients don’t receive forms because they don’t have a physical address, or the address on file is incorrect. It's also not always clear what details are wanted.

Missouri Independent

June 17, 2026

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ARCHS expands network for victims of violence 

Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) has awarded $345,997 to six St. Louis-area organizations that provide support services for crime victims and residents impacted by violence. “Violence is not only an immediate safety issue; it is also a driver of long-term health and well-being,” said Bursky Public Health researcher Ilana Seff.

St. Louis American

June 17, 2026

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Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with tornado recovery 

In discussing an iHeard STL survey that found widespread dissatisfaction with recovery efforts a year after a destructive tornado in St. Louis, Dean Sandro Galea noted that previous studies have found links between delayed recovery efforts and worsening mental health among disaster survivors.

St. Louis American

June 17, 2026

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Health is more than doctors, food, and exercise

Dean Sandro Galea joins the "Curious by Nature" podcast to explain why our environment shapes our health more powerfully than individual decisions, and how the Bursky School is working to change environments to improve health

Curious by Nature

June 5, 2026

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AI can make your charts. It may not make them work

A study by McKelvey Engineering's Alvitta Ottley, a member of the Bursky School secondary faculty, shows that many AI data visualization tools prioritize clarity over accuracy.

Medium

June 5, 2026

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3 donors give $200 million apiece to back AI programs and public health

Andrew M. and Jane M. Bursky's $200 million gift to the newly named Bursky School of Public Health will support faculty hiring, scholarships and research.

Chronicle of Philanthropy

June 5, 2026

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