Olanrewaju Yusuff (@olayusuff.bsky.social)
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Economics Job Market Candidate (2025-26) @GeorgiaStateU @GSU_Economics @aysps ll Econometrics II Health II Public ll Development Economics.
Joined June 2011
It was great to organize a session on Maternal, Sexual, and Reproductive Health at @ashecon #ASHEcon2024
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If you are at #2025APPAM, check out IRP scholar @olayusuff14, Georgia State University, presenting: “Health Effects of Local and Geographic Access to Mental Health Treatment Facilities.” Sat 11/15, 8:30 to 10:00 am, Hyatt Regency Seattle, 5th Floor, Rm 512
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@LHoehnVelasco @ReinaHuang 💡 Takeaway: Reimbursement mandates are a powerful lever that reshape the healthcare workforce and expand access to maternal care. 📄 Full paper 👉 https://t.co/K3O5VLiAoA
#Medicaid #MaternalHealth #HealthPolicy #NurseMidwives
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Public insurance reimbursement policies shape the structure and reach of healthcare markets. In this study, we examine the 1980 federal Medicaid manda...
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@LHoehnVelasco @ReinaHuang - CNMs’ pay + employment both rose - The mechanism driving this result is high autonomy for CNMs through the scope of practice laws /5
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@LHoehnVelasco @ReinaHuang 🔑 What we found: - CNM-attended deliveries ↑ 1.1pp (an 80% jump) The biggest gains in midwife use are in areas with no prior CNM presence - Hospitals are more willing to hire CNMs (though not with big cost savings) /4
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@LHoehnVelasco @ReinaHuang We examine the effects of Medicaid reimbursement mandates on the share of deliveries attended by Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs), infant health outcomes, hospital expenditures, CNM employment, and wages. /3
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@LHoehnVelasco @ReinaHuang 📊 Using data from 1975–1985 Natality Detail Files (NCHS), Hospital Expenditure Data (AHRF), and Labor Market Data (BLS) /2
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🚨 New Working Paper! 🚨 Excited to share our new study with @LHoehnVelasco & @ReinaHuang on Public Payment Mandates & Provider Supply: a look at how Medicaid reimbursement helped bring Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) into mainstream U.S. healthcare 🧵
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Calling on senior colleagues! 🙌 AMIE needs your help with Economics Job Market Candidate Interview Prep. Just 1 hour of your time for CV feedback + mock interview = invaluable support for our candidates. 💡 Link: https://t.co/9W6LkNn4Eu
@AEAjournals @nberpubs @econmentoring
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Olanrewaju Yusuff (@olayusuff14) studies how healthcare access shapes population health—covering mental health (JMP), EMS, & maternal care. Using causal inference + new U.S./Nigeria data, he offers the first causal evidence on these vital questions. 🔗 https://t.co/SQmxgNVGTL
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Meet the 2025–2026 job market candidates from GSU Economics! 🎉 @GSU_Economics @AYSPS #EconTwitter 👇 Here’s a quick introduction to each candidate.
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@Prof_Nishith_P @leightjessica @p_mukherj @chriskarbownik @DSaraswat14 @AcquahSarpong @DjimaEzechias @mirandainez @susanrcossa @willafriedman @LorenzGoette @weihong_li @PMASAE @MdShahadathHo18 @kushalecon @NimmagaddaSneha @jiaweily 🌟Welcome Group 4🌟 Mentors @leahlakdawala, @ellen_mcc, and mentees Hoa Vo, Long Yao, @olayusuff14 and @anu_khatri21🎓
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🎊We are so excited to welcome the #AMIE 2025-26 cohort! This year we bring together 72 mentees and 42 mentors from around the world. #econtwitter #AMIE2025
@Prof_Nishith_P @leightjessica @p_mukherj
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2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Olanrewaju Yusuff, PhD candidate in the Department of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. @olayusuff14 @GeorgiaStateU @aysps 13/13
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#EconTwitter Seeking 1-2 papers for the #2025APPAM panel on public insurance mandates & healthcare access! Our paper with @LHoehnVelasco & @ReinaHuang explores Medicaid CNM reimbursement & midwife delivery growth. Need papers on health, labor markets, or reimbursement. Thanks!
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Wanted to do an #econtwitter #econsky 🧵about some of the amazing gender-related work (note - not exhaustive!) presented this week at CSAE - was not there, but had a fascinating time browsing the program. (Link below)
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It is always nice to celebrate the hooding of our PhD graduates! Congratulations to Dr. @DeeJae_Bishen, Dr. @WenLu_x , Dr. Jiaojing Ding, and Dr. John Gomez! Special thanks to Tom Mroz and @GarthHeutel for doing the honors!
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Had a great time at the the Atlanta/Athens Health Econ Group PhD student job talk practice day! Our own Toufiq Rahman kicked things off, followed by Isabella Yerby, @hannalynnglenn, Xiaolong (Chris) Hou, and @KatieLeinenbach.
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Reach out if you have any work that meets this criteria. My email is on my website if DMs are not open. Thanks!
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Hey #EconTwitter! #ASHEcon! @tejendrapsingh and I are looking for papers that fits broadly into the category of “Health and Development/Health Equity/Mental Health” and specifically into the category of access to health services to create a session at the 2025 @ashecon.
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Our GSU Economics department @GSU_Economics @AYSPS is excited to introduce our 2024-2025 job market candidates! 🎉 #EconTwitter Below ⬇️ is a short intro to each candidate. For more information, go to https://t.co/hqxYy0yI2P
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