Public Health Policy Analyst

Anika Agrawal

Anika is a high school student who is passionate about public health and policy. She has a particular interest in the global water crisis and the impact that water shortages have on population migration. Anika is also an author on the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) brief.

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Policy Briefs by the author

An Analysis of the Impact of Health Research Funding Cuts

Public Health Policy

June 15, 2025

This brief explores the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to key public-health research branches, including the National Institute of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

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The Evolving Role of Telehealth and Telemedicine in America’s Healthcare System

Public Health Policy

March 7, 2025

Telehealth (telemedicine) programs are often used to provide healthcare virtually, where doctors do not physically interact with patients. In the wake of the COVID pandemic, in which telehealth was the preferred mechanism for healthcare, this brief aims to analyze the efficacy of telemedicine and will examine its future in America’s healthcare system.

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