Paul R. Shafer, PhD

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February 13th 2024

Potential Inequities in Access to In-Person SHIP Counseling Services

Melissa M. Garrido, PhD Allison Dorneo, BA Michael Adelberg, MA, MPP David Biko, MHA Paul R. Shafer, PhD Austin B. Frakt, PhD

The federal State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides counseling and education on Medicare coverage options. This article highlights potential inequities in in-person SHIP service access.

August 13th 2021

Changes in Marketplace Competition and Television Advertising by Insurers

Paul R. Shafer, PhD David M. Anderson, MSPPM Laura M. Baum, MURP Erika Franklin Fowler, PhD Sarah E. Gollust, PhD

This study provides the first evidence on how Marketplace insurers are altering their marketing in response to changes in competitive pressure over time.