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Global Healthy Living Foundation Study Finds that Empowering Pharmacists to More Widely Immunize Can Increase Vaccine Access, Reduce Health Disparities In Low-Income Communities

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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A peer reviewed paper published in Journal of the American Pharmacists Association from the Global Healthy Living Foundation finds that pharmacists can play a critical role in increasing vaccine access for people who live in low-income communities, particularly seniors, and reduce health disparities.

Key Points: 
  • A peer reviewed paper published in Journal of the American Pharmacists Association from the Global Healthy Living Foundation finds that pharmacists can play a critical role in increasing vaccine access for people who live in low-income communities, particularly seniors, and reduce health disparities.
  • As we return to normalcy, pharmacists are well-positioned to continue providing immunizations at convenient times and locations in all communities across the country.
  • With more than 80,000 retail and outpatient pharmacy locations, pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals in the U.S .
  • Dr. Popovian echoed Dr. Maya, Too many people, especially those in low-income communities and seniors, rely on pharmacists for vaccines.

Study Finds Continued Growth in Education Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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BOSTON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Education tax credits grew increasingly popular in 2021, with four more states enacting programs. There are now 28 tax-credit scholarship (TCS) programs in 23 states, and they serve more than 325,000 students, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.

Key Points: 
  • There are now 28 tax-credit scholarship (TCS) programs in 23 states, and they serve more than 325,000 students, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.
  • BOSTON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Education tax credits grew increasingly popular in 2021, with four more states enacting programs.
  • There are now 28 tax-credit scholarship (TCS) programs in 23 states, and they serve more than 325,000 students, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.
  • The earlier study showed that the programs are popular among parents and taxpayers.

Study: Massachusetts Hospitals Pull Back on Charity Care as Revenue from Federal 340B Drug Discount Program Explodes

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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The Pioneer Institute study, " 340B Drug Discounts: An Increasingly Dysfunctional Program ," notes that nationwide, 340B drug sales rose from $9 billion in 2014 to $38 billion in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The Pioneer Institute study, " 340B Drug Discounts: An Increasingly Dysfunctional Program ," notes that nationwide, 340B drug sales rose from $9 billion in 2014 to $38 billion in 2020.
  • "The 340B program has, unfortunately, been transformed into a lucrative revenue stream for hospitals and pharmacies who can arbitrage drug discounts.
  • With the exception of a small number of dedicated hospitals and clinics, the original goals of the program have largely been lost."
  • The report argues that the nonprofit tax treatment of hospitals, as well as their participation in the 340B program, should lend itself to more generous provision of charity care for vulnerable populations.

Study: MA Legislature Likely to Reduce Spending on Education and Transportation from Other Revenue Sources, Replace Cuts with Surtax Money

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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"They can simply reduce spending on education and transportation from other revenue sources and replace it with surtax money."

Key Points: 
  • "They can simply reduce spending on education and transportation from other revenue sources and replace it with surtax money."
  • Because the proposed amendment does not require otherwise, the Legislature could choose to reduce funding in specified budget categories from other sources and replace it with the new surtax revenue."
  • But the best indication that legislators would likely use surtax revenues to backfill cuts to education and transportation comes from the Legislature itself.
  • The rest of the money was used to meet minimum education funding requirements set in an earlier initiative petition.

Study Recommends State Receivership for Boston Public Schools

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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"Boston's schools are failing most students," said Dr. Cara Candal, author of " The Boston Public Schools' Road to Receivership ."

Key Points: 
  • "Boston's schools are failing most students," said Dr. Cara Candal, author of " The Boston Public Schools' Road to Receivership ."
  • These students are drastically under-represented at the city's exam schools and face long waitlists to attend Boston charter public schools.
  • Parents, students, the business community and the media all knowthe Boston Public Schools are failing," said Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios.
  • Receivership generally gives the state, through an appointed receiver, broad power to intervene to improve schools.

New Pioneer Institute Law Center to Focus on Educational Opportunity, Economic Freedom, and Accountable Government

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Government power must be transparent, accountable and protective of the rights of citizens.

Key Points: 
  • Government power must be transparent, accountable and protective of the rights of citizens.
  • PioneerLegal will also offer informational and educational programming relating to litigation, provide research on important legal issues and sponsor educational programs.
  • "This board will drive an agenda focused on upholding constitutional government, ensuring economic opportunity for all workers and entrepreneurs, and educational opportunity for all children."
  • PioneerLegal is a non-partisan, public interest law firm that defends and promotes educational options, accountable government and economic opportunity across the Northeast.

New Study Shows What Works for Civics Education, Reviews and Grades America's Top Programs

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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A new study published jointly by Pioneer Institute and the National Association of Scholars offers in-depth evaluations of 15 leading civics programs, grades them on their effectiveness, and offers recommendations for how Americans should build upon these programs.

Key Points: 
  • A new study published jointly by Pioneer Institute and the National Association of Scholars offers in-depth evaluations of 15 leading civics programs, grades them on their effectiveness, and offers recommendations for how Americans should build upon these programs.
  • "Civics reformers don't need to reinvent the wheel," said Dr. David Randall, author of "Learning for Self-Government: A K12 Civics Report Card."
  • "Learning for Self-Government" surveys and assesses a wide selection of traditional and progressive K-12 civics education offerings.
  • The study offers summary grades of each organization's effectiveness and recommends concrete ways for civics reformers to use existing civics resources effectively to reclaim American civics education.

Study Finds Bus Rapid Transit Can Offer Cost-Effective Benefits

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Bus rapid transit (BRT) incorporates unique features such as dedicated lanes to provide reliable and cost-effective service while reducing congestion and its detrimental environmental impacts, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.

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  • Bus rapid transit (BRT) incorporates unique features such as dedicated lanes to provide reliable and cost-effective service while reducing congestion and its detrimental environmental impacts, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.
  • "Three Boston-area pilot projects that incorporate BRT features on existing bus routes reinforce the idea that this is a promising approach that should be expanded," said Ian Ollis, co-author of " Bus Rapid Transit: Costs and Benefits of a Transit Alternative ."
  • As a result, there was 64 percent less variance against the timetable and commutes were shortened by an average of 10 percent.
  • When bus lanes and signal timing were added, variance against the timetable dropped by 69 percent and the percentage of residents who approved of Mt.

Study Finds Massachusetts Would Benefit from Adopting Education Savings Accounts

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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"Despite an overall high ranking on National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, Massachusetts also has some of the starkest achievement gaps," said Dr. Cara Candal, author of " Modeling an Education Savings Account for Massachusetts ."

Key Points: 
  • "Despite an overall high ranking on National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, Massachusetts also has some of the starkest achievement gaps," said Dr. Cara Candal, author of " Modeling an Education Savings Account for Massachusetts ."
  • Dr. Candal finds that support for ESAs has gained momentum thanks to the unprecedented learning loss that occurred when schools switched to online learning because of the pandemic.
  • Five ESA programs were established between 2011 and 2018, and that number has doubled in this year alone.
  • Unlike 29 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, Massachusetts offers no state-subsidized access to privately provided education.

Study Raises Concern That Annual T Fare Evasion Costs Could Rise by More Than $30 Million Under AFC 2.0

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Still, trips that begin and end in outlying stations without gated boarding areas will almost certainly see more fare evasion.

Key Points: 
  • Still, trips that begin and end in outlying stations without gated boarding areas will almost certainly see more fare evasion.
  • Under AFC 2.0, plans call for all-door boarding to speed travel, and an annual investment of $10-$12 million in inspectors to validate tickets.
  • Rather than saving $35 million over 10 years as the project's FTA profile claims, Poftak said fare evasion costs could potentially increase by $25-$30 million annually.
  • To mitigate the losses, Poftak called for a $10-$12 million investment in enforcement staff, which could reduce annual Green Line and bus fare evasion losses by $14-$22 million.