Session Chairs:

John Robst, University of South Florida

Papers:

"Make Mine a Double: Do Mental Health Parity Mandates Affect Drinking Behavior?"
Adele M. Kirk, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)
Sergio Prada, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Judy A. Shinogle, The University of Maryland

"The Effects of Minimum Stay Mandates on Hospitalizations"
Attila Cseh, Valdosta State University (Contact Author)
Brandon C. Koford, Valdosta State University

"Targeted Influenza Vaccine Subsidies for Healthcare Workers"
Troy Tassier, Fordham University (Contact Author)

"Short-Term Impact of Preferred Drug List Changes on Healthcare Utilization and Medicaid Costs: The Case of Risperidone Long-Acting Injectable"
John Robst, University of South Florida (Contact Author)

Discussants:

John Robst, University of South Florida
Adele M. Kirk, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Troy Tassier, Fordham University
James Murray, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Organizers:

Arthur H. Goldsmith, Washington and Lee University

Session Chairs:

Michael D. S. Morris, Oklahoma State University

Papers:

"Mortality and Development"
Belgi Turan, University of Houston (Contact Author)

"A Comprehensive Analysis of Mandatory Waiting Periods for Abortions"
Brandeanna Dawn Allen, Middle Tennessee State University (Contact Author)

"Rainfall, Fertility, and Early Childhood Health in West Africa"
Yeon Soo Kim, University of Maryland at College Park (Contact Author)

"Fertility and Mortality: Can Altruism Explain Cross-Country Demographic Patterns?"
Isaac Petit-Frere, University of Miami (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Xi Tian, Department of Economics and Legal Studies
Attila Cseh, Valdosta State University
Valdemar Smith, University of Aarhus
Feng Qian, University at Buffalo

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Session Chairs:

Timothy Page, Florida International University

Papers:

"Nursing Home Quality: Theory and Evidence "
Feng Qian, University at Buffalo (Contact Author)

"Dual-Eligible Medicaid Spending: Are We on the Flat of the Curve?"
Melissa Boyle, College of the Holy Cross (Contact Author)
Joanna N. Lahey, Texas A&M University

"Do Social Networks Help to Explain Geographical Variation in Medicaid Enrollment?"
Timothy Page, Florida International University (Contact Author)

"Medicaid Long-Term Care Expansions and Enrollment by the Elderly"
Sabina Ohri, Kaiser Permanente, Center for Health Research, Hawaii (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Melissa Boyle, College of the Holy Cross
Sabina Ohri, Kaiser Permanente, Center for Health Research, Hawaii
Feng Qian, University at Buffalo
Attila Cseh, Valdosta State University

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