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Yale Launches Lab to Combat Rising Health Care Costs

3/16/2026

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Yale's Affordability Initiative

In March 2026, Yale University launched the Health Care Affordability Lab to connect research with policy-making against rising costs.
The Health Care Affordability Lab is led by Professor Zack Cooper.
Gallup polls show insured people cutting back on essentials due to higher health-care prices, and the lab will use a dashboard to track mergers' effects on costs and competition in Connecticut and beyond, noting Arkansas bill to reduce delivery costs.

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Workers Doubt Trump

A poll shows US workers face rising living costs and widespread skepticism about U.S. President Donald Trump's promised economic recovery.
Dawn Levie, a postal worker, says reduced hours are hindering her ability to pay bills.
Tariffs have added over $1,700 in costs for families, increasing financial strain.
Polls show a lack of trust in Trump’s claims about lowering prescription drug costs and delivering economic relief.

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Yale's Affordability Initiative

In March 2026, Yale University launched the Health Care Affordability Lab to connect research with policy-making against rising costs.
The Health Care Affordability Lab is led by Professor Zack Cooper.
Gallup polls show insured people cutting back on essentials due to higher health-care prices, and the lab will use a dashboard to track mergers' effects on costs and competition in Connecticut and beyond, noting Arkansas bill to reduce delivery costs.

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