Articles tagged with Academic Policy
Research suggests that middle and high school students with restrictive home smoking policies are less likely to start smoking. The study also found that parental influences can play a significant role in preventing adolescent smoking, alongside other parenting practices such as discussion, punishment, and rules against smoking.
A survey of 81 school districts in 11 states found that few schools are using effective anti-drug programs, with the most common programs being unproven. Effective programs such as Reconnecting Youth and Life Skills Training are available but often lack funding and teacher training.
The California Workforce Initiative aims to analyze data on changing workforce dynamics, encourage policy reform, and develop new curricula for health care professionals. The project will also focus on labor costs, ethnic diversity, and re-training government regulation.
The American Heart Association honored three volunteers, Coletta Barrett, Philip Greenland, and Rose Marie Robertson, with national awards for their significant contributions to advancing the association's objectives. Barrett was recognized for her passion and enthusiasm for American Heart Association programs, while Greenland was prai...
A new study by Peter D. Jacobson examines the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) in primary care, finding that their scope of practice and autonomy increase with larger managed care populations. While most physicians view NPs and PAs as peers, some express concerns about quality of care and referrals.
A rigorous evaluation of the hospitalist model is necessary to assess its impact on patient outcomes, costs, and provider satisfaction. The UCSF researchers recommend a comprehensive evaluation framework that includes process and outcome measures.
A study by Westwood Squibb Center for Dermatology Research found that Medicare policies contradict medical practice for treating actinic keratoses, which can develop into squamous cell carcinoma. In most cases, doctors prefer to remove lesions immediately, but Medicare won't reimburse doctors who do so on the first visit.
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has established a new adjunct organization to coordinate nuclear nonproliferation programs, research, and policy work in the region. The center aims to promote collaboration among stakeholders for proliferation prevention and arms control policy.
The Oregon State University-led program aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and public perception on environmental issues. The five-year grant-funded initiative will train 20 tenured scientists in effective communication skills, enabling them to share their expertise with local communities, media, and policymakers.
Seven mid-career health professionals from various institutions have been selected as Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows. They will work in congressional and executive branch offices to enrich their knowledge of public policy and foster a better understanding of government health activities.
A lack of national workforce policy has led to a mismatch between primary care physician supply and need, reducing access to care for underserved populations. The absence of rational policy also increases healthcare costs, with specialist physicians per 100,000 population predicting higher expenditures.