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Selected Columns & Other Publications

Haeder, Simon F. 2020. ”Universal coverage, single-payer, ‘Medicare for All’: What does it all mean for you?” The Conversation, January 7.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2020.”Obamacare Lawsuit: Why Pa. needs to prepare for the worst.” Pennsylvania Capital-Star, January 3.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019. ”How undoing ‘Obamacare’ would harm more than the health of Americans.” The Conversation, December 20.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019. ”As rural Americans struggle for health care access, insurers may be making things worse.” The Conversation, December 13.

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Carlson, Deven, Simon F. Haeder, Hank Jenkins-Smith, Joseph T. Ripberger, Carol L. Silva, David L. Weimer. 2019. ”What’s the value of your dog’s life, and why it matters.” The Conversation, December 1.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019.”Americans bankrupted by health care costs: 4 questions answered.” The Conversation, November 22.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019.”It’s time for Pa. to invest in public health by fighting Hep A.” Pennsylvania Capital-Star, August 14.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019.”Republicans don’t have a Plan B if the Affordable Care Act is struck down. And Pa. will suffer.” Pennsylvania Capital-Star, July 31.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019. “There is no GOP back-up plan on healthcare.” Register Herald, July 18.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019. ”Pa. can’t rely on Washington to fix surprise spikes in medical bills.” Pennsylvania Capital-Star, July 14.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019.”State’s takeover of Obamacare marketplace is a win for Pa., but it’s only the first step.” Pennsylvania Capital-Star, July 11.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019.”Why thousands are getting hit with unexpected medical bills.” The Conversation, May 30.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019. “The US could have ended up with a British-style health care system: Here is why it didn’t.” The Conversation, May 17.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019. “Medicaid work requirements: Is there a path forward that could help the poor, not harm them?” The Conversation, March 29.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2019 “A lesson from Kentucky's poor response to hepatitis outbreak.” Register Herald, March 29.

 

Haeder, Simon F. and Philip Rocco. 2019. “Work requirements are bad for everyone.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, March 26.

 

Yackee, Susan Webb and Simon F. Haeder. 2019. “Boeing 737 Max: The FAA wanted a safe plane – but didn’t want to hurt America’s biggest exporter either.” The Conversation, March 22.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019. “The struggle for coal miners’ health care and pension benefits continues.” The Conversation, March 5.

 

Haeder, Simon F. and Philip Rocco. 2019. “Terrible idea: Adding more bureaucracy to Medicaid program.” Register Herald, January 30.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019. “Why the US has higher drug prices than other countries.” The Conversation, February 7.

 

Costello, Lisa, Simon F. Haeder, Sara A. Anderson, Lindsay Allen and Valarie K. Blake. 2019. “WVU profs: Time for better protection from diseases, anti-vaxers.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, January 31.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019 “Ours is more than an extraction state.” Register Herald, January 30.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2019 “Wanting a West Virginia idea.” Register Herald, January 27.

 

Haeder, Simon F. and Valarie Blake. 2018. “Why the Texas ruling on Obamacare is on shaky legal ground.” The Conversation, December 17.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Where is the Health Leadership in West Virginia?” Register Herald, December 16.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Medicaid work requirements: Where do they stand after the blue wave.” The Conversation, December 4.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Proceed with great care on Medicaid work requirements.” The Exponent Telegram, November 13.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Proceed with great care on Medicaid work requirements.” Parkersburg News and Sentinel, November 11.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “The votes have been counted, the results are (mostly) in: What’s next for health care?” The Conversation, November 7.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Proceed with great care.” Register Herald, November 6.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Proceed with great care on Medicaid work requirements.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, November 2.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Pre-existing condition, healthcare on the ballot.” Register-Herald, October 10.

 

Haeder, Simon F. Sara A. Anderson, Lisa M. Costello, Lindsay Allen and Valarie K. Blake. 2018. “West Virginia is first. Let's keep it that way.” Register-Herald, September 25.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018 “Congratulations, Speaker Hanshaw. Here is what your health agenda should look like.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, September 23.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Here is what a health agenda should look like.” Register-Herald, September 12

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Protecting Social Security or Who Doesn’t Love a Tax Cut.” Register-Herald, August 19.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Short-term health plans: A junk solution to a real problem.” The Conversation. August 14.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Time for state to restrict short-term health plans.” Register-Herald, August 1.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Before Kavanaugh vote, a refresher. ” Register-Herald, August 1.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Before Kavanaugh votes, senators must think of WV's wellbeing, health.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, July  27

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Born in the USA: Having a baby is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert.” The Conversation. June 16.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Health at the heart of 3rd District.” Register-Herald, July 8.

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Haeder, Simon F. and Philip Rocco. 2018. “Why the extreme reaction to Obamacare could be the new normal in American politics.” The Conversation. April 9.

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Haeder, Simon F. and Lindsay Allen. 2018. “Don’t Weaken Our State’s Vaccinations Rates.” The Dominion Post. March 18.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “We are done litigating the Affordable Care Act.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, March 8.

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Haeder, Simon F. and Valarie Blake. 2018. “Republicans attacking Obamacare, one more time.” The Conversation, March 5.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Time to stop using 9 million children as a bargaining CHIP.” The Conversation, January 18.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “How the tax bill opens wide a big back door to overhaul health care.”The Conversation, December 4.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2018. “Time to stop using 9 million children as a bargaining CHIP.” The Conversation, January 18.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Time for Congress to stop chipping away at health care.” Charleston Gazette-Mail, November 27.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “US health care system: A patchwork that no one likes.” The Conversation, September 21.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Many Challenges, But Hope for Foster Care in West Virginia.” Register-Herald.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Lessons from the Past on Healthcare.” The Academic Minute, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, September 25.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Clock running out on health program for 9 million kids.” The Conversation, September 21.” The Conversation, September 21.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “How the latest effort to repeal Obamacare would affect millions.” The Conversation, September 19.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Why state-level single-payer health care efforts are doomed.” The Conversation, August 16.” The Conversation, July 24.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Trump isn’t letting Obamacare die; he’s trying to kill it.” The Conversation, July 24.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “How killing the ACA could lead to more opioid deaths in West Virginia and other Trump states.” The Conversation, July 28.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Health care precedents provide insight on current debate.” Charleston Gazette-Mail. July 15.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Why health savings accounts are a bust for the poor but a boost for the privileged.” The Conversation, July 13.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “How bills to replace Obamacare would especially harm women.” The Conversation, June 29.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “What happens when the federal government eliminates health coverage? Lessons from the past.” The Conversation, June 23.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Not just for the poor: The crucial role of Medicaid in America’s health care system.” The Conversation, June 7.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Beyond the CBO score: How Trump Budget and the AHCA are dismantling America’s safety net.” The Conversation, May 25.

 

Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “How Trump and Tom Price can kill Obamacare without the Senate.” The Conversation, May 23.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “How pre-existing conditions became front and center in health care vote.” The Conversation, May 4.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017 “Mine wars: The struggle for coal miners’ health care and pension benefits comes to a head.” The Conversation, April 26.

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Haeder, Simon F. 2017. “Essential health benefits suddenly at center of health care debate, but what are they?” The Conversation, March 24.

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Simon F. Haeder, PhD, MPA

School of Public Policy

The Pennsylvania State University

322 Pond Lab

University Park, PA 16802

sfh5482@psu.edu

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