CBSSM member Dr. Jeffrey Kullgren has studied High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for years - read what he had to say about their implications for Tax season in the New York Times:

The Triple Tax Break You May Be Missing: A Health Savings Account

Faculty:

Jeffrey Kullgren, MS, MD, MPH

Research Topics:

High-deductible health plans

COVID-19 further threatens equality for women in academic oncology

03/15/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the careers of both men and women in the field of oncology, but women especially have been confronted with increased responsibilities at work and home. A JAMA Oncology article by Drs. Bridget Keenan, Reshma Jagsi, and Katherine Van Loon outlines the effects of the pandemic on scholarly activity, career advancement and grant applications, and proposes ways to counteract these effects.

COVID-19 further threatens equality for women in academic oncology

Pragmatic Solutions to Counteract the Regressive Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Women in Academic Oncology

Faculty:

Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil

Research Topics:

Pandemic

Gender equity

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2 Studies Highlight Causes Of Interprofessional Conflicts

03/15/2021

Female surgeons feel unfairly judged when they act in ways that conform to the behavioral norms of their profession rather than traditional gender norms—a double standard that they believe contributes to conflicts with other health care workers, according to new research. These interprofessional conflicts can harm female physicians’ well-being and professional reputations, contribute to burnout, and affect patient care, according to the authors.

2 Studies Highlight Causes Of Interprofessional Conflicts

Faculty:

Lesly Dossett, MD, MPH

Research Topics:

Gender equity

Gender bias