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Trends in ransomware attacks on US hospitals, clinics and other health care delivery organizations, 2016-2021

Emergency department use for dental problems among medicare fee-for-service older adults in the U.S. (2016 TO 2020)

The least costly pharmacy for cancer supportive care medications over time: the logistic toxicity of playing catch up

Beth Virnig’s research focuses on cancer care, women’s health, end-of-life care and the measurement of disparities in care and health outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries. Beth's work has been funded by the National Cancer Institute, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Beth serves on the American Cancer Society’s Council for Extramural Research. She is the author or co-author of more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, including an article on breast cancer surgery that was named one of the 10 best papers of the decade (1999-2009) by the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Beth joined the University of Florida in 2022 as dean and Robert G. Frank Endowed Professor of the College of Public Health and Health Professions.

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Breast cancer patients face insurance denials that complicate recovery: 'The emotional toll was enormous'

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