Anand Parekh, Contributor

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Will Your Health Be Affected By A Government Shutdown?

With funding for the federal government expiring on Saturday, it appears we’re headed for a shutdown.

The President’s Budget And Your Health

Here are 5 health issues which deserve bipartisan discussion during the federal appropriations process.

Making Primary Care The Primary Focus Of Our Health Care System

Greater use of primary care services has long been associated with better health, better care, and lower costs.

Leaving A Legacy: U.S. Presidents & Global Health

For former Presidents Bush & Carter, advancing global health has been a defining achievement of their leadership.

Testing A Hypothesis: Can We Promote Both Innovation And Affordability Of Drugs?

Innovation and affordability should not be considered mutually exclusive goals; stakeholders must commit to promoting both.

Promising Signs And Missed Opportunities: State Of The Union And Bipartisan Health Policy

Seizing bipartisan opportunities to advance health policy will be in the interest of both parties and more importantly all Americans.

Ending The COVID-19 Emergency Must Not End Saving Lives

The real question is how do we continue to save lives from COVID?

Calling All Members Of Congress: Do You Know Your District’s Health?

Today’s unveiling of the Congressional District Health Dashboard offers policymakers a new and important resource.

Why Seniors Should Still Get Their Covid-19 Booster

We all need to play a role—from families to community leaders to health care professionals to policymakers—to ensure the protection of our nation’s seniors from this ever-changing virus.

Good Health? We Owe It To Our Underfunded Public Health Infrastructure

Dr. Anand Parekh, chief medical advisor of the Bipartisan Policy Center, explains why rooting for public health means rooting for America.