Misdiagnosis & patient feedback
Diagnostic errors are underreported. The authors’ study explores how patients can provide new supplemental data.
December 3, 2018 5508 Results
Effect of Regional Hospital Market Competition on Use Patterns of Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
The authors examine the relationship between market competition and the use of surgical services for cancer to test the…
December 1, 2018 
Evaluating the Evidence Behind Policy Mandates in U.S. Dialysis Care
Federal mandates have affected nearly all areas of dialysis care delivery. Nonresident scholar Kevin F. Erickson and…
November 30, 2018 
Better Brains, Better Futures: Evidence-based Policies for Supporting Children’s Early Brain Development
This report examines the societal and economic benefits of investing in children’s early brain development. It also assesses…
November 29, 2018 Baker Institute 25th Anniversary Gala
November 27, 2018
Obama, Baker discuss need for bipartisanship at Baker Institute’s 25th anniversary gala
More than 1,000 guests…
Plastic Waste Management: Are We on the Right Path to Sustainability?
There is a growing global momentum to address the critical economic and environmental problem of plastic waste management…
November 20, 2018 
School Property Tax Reform: An Analysis of Options
In this paper for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, fellows Jorge Barro and John W. Diamond examine the history behind…
November 12, 2018 
The Houston Plan for Flood Damage Reduction
To reduce future flood damage, Houston needs a plan that features a strong vision focused on living with flooding, excellent…
November 12, 2018 
Taxing Teens: Working Children, Family Businesses, and the Kiddie Tax
This report reviews different types of income sources for kids and young adults and the associated tax implications. It also…
November 9, 2018 
Implications of the Oil Prospects for Latin America
The mix of good short-term prospects for oil revenues along with long-term market uncertainties has a clear policy…
November 9, 2018