Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine found Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to be the dominant approach in low- and middle-income countries' health systems, which may not guarantee equal access to services. The study highlights the need for critical examination of UHC's history, definition, and who's involved in its pursuit.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalSocial Science & Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 2, 2022
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that non-white Americans and those with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to have severe strokes, long-term disability, and shorter life expectancy compared to their white counterparts. The study suggests that hospitals may be disincentivized to tre...
SourceNorthern Arizona University·JournalJournal of the American Medical Association·DateApr 5, 2022
Economists Ed Timmons and Conor Norris suggest reforms such as shorter medical school pathways, expanded physician assistant and nurse practitioner independence, and federal regulation of telemedicine to alleviate the healthcare industry's stress in light of COVID-19. These proposals aim to address staffing shortages, improve access to...
SourceWest Virginia University·JournalHealth Policy OPEN·DateMar 8, 2022
Prices paid to anesthesia practitioners increased by 16.5% in facilities that contracted with a PMC versus non-PMC facilities, and by 19% when facilities contracted with a PMC without PE investment. PE-backed PMCs commanded higher prices, possibly due to market share and negotiating expertise.
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateFeb 28, 2022
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A European-wide review of community pharmacy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic found 31 pharmacy interventions across 32 European countries. These interventions included prevention, response, and recovery measures, as well as improved access to medicines, rapid antigen testing, and COVID-19 vaccination.
SourceUniversity of Huddersfield·JournalResearch in Social and Administrative Pharmacy·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 4, 2022
Researchers assessed hospital policies to address sexual harassment of physicians by patients, highlighting inconsistencies and areas for improvement. The study aims to inform evidence-based practices to create a safer healthcare environment.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateNov 17, 2021
A study of 35 low- and middle-income countries found that less than one-third of individuals with high cholesterol received treatment. This highlights the inadequate care for hypercholesterolemia in these regions, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateNov 11, 2021
New research from UvA's Law Centre for Health and Life found EU policies influencing access to medicines in developing countries without always intending it. This has significant implications for the EU's own health systems, security, and stability.
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Europe·DateOct 7, 2021
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Research by James Krause and his team has shown that people with spinal cord injuries who develop resilience tend to have better health outcomes and live longer. This resilience allows them to adapt and thrive in the face of difficult circumstances, including neuropathic pain and feelings of isolation.
Researchers from UTHealth and Baylor College of Medicine recommend that EHR developers annually assess their products to ensure safety recommendations are met. The authors suggest three strategies to complement the new CMS rules, aiming to distribute responsibility for safety improvements evenly between designers, developers, and users.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston·JournalJAMA·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 10, 2021
A study found that over 50 US localities allow indoor cannabis smoking lounges, exposing customers and employees to secondhand cannabis smoke. Most laws do not require smoke-free environments or effective ventilation, putting public health at risk.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·DateSep 7, 2021
Researchers found that states have implemented new autism-specific Medicaid programs, with the most common type being the 1915(c) waiver authority, providing home and community-based services. The study suggests that further replication of successful efforts is needed to improve access to services for individuals on the autism spectrum.
SourceDrexel University·JournalHealth Services Research·DateAug 12, 2021
A recent study found that more Americans with opioid use disorder are receiving evidence-based treatment. However, significant gaps in care remain along racial lines, highlighting the need for policymakers and medical providers to address these disparities.
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Researchers estimated the extent of Medicare Part B medical services subject to private insurer prior authorization under coverage policies. The study found that these restrictions would have resulted in significant spending savings, affecting healthcare delivery and policy.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateMay 28, 2021
A new study found that California school nutrition policies had varying impacts on childhood obesity among children of different ethnicities. The prevalence of overweight/obesity was higher among PI, FI, and AIAN children compared to White students. After implementing the policies, the overweight/obesity rates decreased for almost all ...
A new analysis by the West Health Policy Center estimates that the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) could result in hundreds of billions of dollars in lower commercial health insurance costs by 2030, primarily due to a $195 billion reduction in employer costs and $98 billion in savings for workers.
Several organizations producing clinical practice guidelines have insufficient conflict-of-interest policies, which can compromise the validity and reliability of these guidelines. These findings highlight the need for improved governance and oversight to ensure the integrity of clinical practice guidelines.
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The article reviews COVID-19 editorials, discussing epidemiological and clinical dimensions of the pandemic. Experts question US vaccination priorities, suggesting a focus on over-65 population could spare more lives globally.
SourceSociety for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc.·JournalDisaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness·DateMar 26, 2021
Addressing gender inequity requires a multi-pronged approach, including embedding equity principles in policies, communicating gender statistics, and championing structural change. Implementing flexible schedules, non-gendered parental leave, and career support will help realize equity in pay and opportunities for all.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateFeb 16, 2021
The CHEST conference explores current issues in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, including healthcare disparities and coding updates. Interactive presentations will be delivered through expert panel discussions, roundtable discussions, and didactic lectures.
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its practice points on the use of remdesivir in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The new guidelines aim to target patients who are most likely to benefit from treatment, recommending a duration of treatment based on symptom duration and disease severity. According to the upda...
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateFeb 9, 2021
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A study found that reimbursing hospitals for postpartum contraception increased the use of long-acting reversible methods among adolescents and young adults. The policy change in South Carolina led to a significant increase in the use of immediate postpartum LARCs, with rates nearly quadrupling in two and a half years.
SourceBrown University·JournalHealth Affairs·DateFeb 9, 2021
A new study finds that Medicare beneficiaries are skipping medications due to high costs, leading to premature deaths and worsening health conditions. The study estimates 112,000 premature deaths annually if current pricing trends continue, but predicts 94,000 fewer deaths with direct negotiation of drug prices.
A Canadian study investigated factors influencing medical abortion services among health professionals. Four barriers were identified: initial federal restrictions, bureaucratic processes, dissemination of policy information, and adoption by physicians as a process rather than an event.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateSep 15, 2020
The ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 will feature a virtual meeting between 19-21 September, including access to scientific programme, e-poster area, and industry satellite symposia. Accredited journalists can also access congress webcasts for re-watching presentations.
SourceEuropean Society for Medical Oncology·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers found that state-level opioid-reduction policies led to a decrease in opioid poisonings among children and teens. The study suggests that targeted policy interventions can help mitigate the devastating impact of the opioid crisis on young people.
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The TCIHM COVID-19 Support Registry will characterize care, report indications of potential value or harm, and inform future treatments. Led by the Helfgott Research Institute, the registry is backed by over a dozen practitioner organizations and aims to provide valuable insights into integrative health practices during the pandemic.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine·DateApr 9, 2020
Researchers Rebecca Sutter and Allison Evans Cuellar are implementing a Mobile Medication Assisted Therapy Program in Prince William Health District to support opioid use disorder treatment. The program, which began in December 2019, is staffed with a nurse practitioner, social worker, and pharmacist, and aims to provide seamless care ...
A new Boston University School of Public Health study found that two million more Americans avoided health care because of inability to pay or lack of insurance at the end of 2017 compared to 2016. The reversal was particularly pronounced in non-expansion states, where low-income residents were hardest hit.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalHealth Affairs·DateFeb 3, 2020
A new Tulane University study published in JAMA Network Open found that black and Hispanic patients are more likely to be offered appointments but asked about insurance status, and receive appointments further in the future. This bias in scheduling systems can lead to longer wait times and worse health outcomes for these groups.
SourceTulane University·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 29, 2020
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The use of peritoneal dialysis increased significantly among US patients with kidney failure following a Medicare payment policy implemented in 2011. More patients initiated dialysis with peritoneal dialysis and switched from hemodialysis to peritoneal dialysis, indicating a positive impact on an underutilized form of dialysis.
SourceAmerican Society of Nephrology·JournalClinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateNov 21, 2019
A new study at U-M found that the addition of IVF coverage to health insurance plans increased the rate of IVF among university employees, with a nine-fold increase in the lowest-salary bracket. The benefit led to greater equity in fertility rates across income groups.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA·DateNov 13, 2019
A new UCSF study examines the use of medical, behavioral, and social services among frequent ED users, revealing their complex social needs and the need for care coordination. The researchers found that these patients are generally sicker than infrequent ED users and seek a wide range of services.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalHealth Affairs·DateNov 5, 2019
Polyamorous families experience marginalization in healthcare, with participants suggesting providers acknowledge partners' presence and roles, be open and nonjudgmental, and adapt administrative forms. The study's findings align with recent reports on stigma faced by individuals engaging in consensual nonmonogamy.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateOct 15, 2019
Dr. Andreas Laupacis, a renowned medical leader and researcher, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of CMAJ. He aims to increase research impact, enhance health policy voice, and promote medical knowledge.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCMAJ Open·DateSep 11, 2019
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A new paper highlights individual and systemic challenges faced by early-career female family physicians, including implicit bias, burnout, and unequal pay. The authors call for practical strategies such as training, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive leave policies to support female physicians and promote gender equity.
SourceSt. Michael's Hospital·JournalCanadian Family Physician·DateAug 14, 2019
This Special Focus Issue on Innovation in Group-Delivered Services explores various applications of group medical visits for chronic diseases, including mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. The issue highlights the potential of group visits to address unmet needs of underserved patients and promote integrative health equity.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine·DateJul 25, 2019
A new study found increased CT use for suspected urolithiasis patients in emergency departments, with utilization rates increasing by 100.8% between 2006 and 2014. Geographic variation was also noted, with CT scans being more frequent in higher-income ZIP codes and urban hospitals.
SourceHarvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute·JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology·DateJun 19, 2019
The American College of Physicians has released a new paper outlining its methods for developing high-quality, evidence-based clinical policy papers. The methodology ensures that recommendations are based on the best available scientific evidence, considering clinical benefits, harms, costs, and patient values. ACP's approach includes ...
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateJun 10, 2019
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A new policy expanding lung transplant boundaries has led to increased costs due to longer travel distances, resulting in reduced organ availability for local donors. The study found that patients at smaller transplant programs are disadvantaged by the policy, particularly those in economically disadvantaged areas.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalAmerican Journal of Transplantation·DateApr 23, 2019
National IVC filter utilization declined by 36.3% in the Medicare population between 2009 and 2015, with varying rates across states. The privately insured population saw a 26.6% decline in IVC filter utilization over the same period.
SourceHarvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·DateApr 4, 2019
Researchers discovered that current health care proposals have been circulating in various forms since the 1940s. Key findings include the roots of Medicare for All dating back to the 1948 Wagner-Murray-Dingell national health insurance bill and the 1971 single-payer plan proposed by Sen. Ted Kennedy.
SourcePhysicians for a National Health Program·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateApr 1, 2019
A new study found e-cigarettes to be more effective than nicotine-replacement therapy in quitting smoking, with a one-year abstinence rate of 18% compared to 9.9% for NRT. However, health experts caution against recommending e-cigarettes as a primary treatment due to unknown health risks and long-term use concerns.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJan 30, 2019
A new study finds striking inconsistency in parental leave policies at top residency programs, highlighting the need for balance between medical training and personal/family needs. The average maternity leave was 6.6 weeks, with paid leave policies averaging only 3.9 weeks for same-sex couples or adoptive parents.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA·DateDec 11, 2018
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Retailers have unique advantages in accessing consumer data, while current policies struggle to guide the industry on telehealth and AI capabilities. Experts warn of potential convergence of personal and non-personal health information.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalHealth Affairs·DateDec 3, 2018
Researchers found that half of the Spanish-speaking women did not receive letters in their native language, leading to confusion and misinterpretation of key messages. The study highlights the importance of culturally sensitive communication and timely follow-up for women with dense breasts.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·DateOct 24, 2018
The American Geriatrics Society strongly opposes a proposed change to Medicare payment rates for Evaluation and Management services, which could negatively impact patient care for people with complex needs. The AGS urges CMS to withdraw the proposals and work with stakeholders on more effective solutions.
SourceAmerican Geriatrics Society·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·DateOct 4, 2018
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A new study published in Preventive Medicine found that annual wellness visits significantly increase the delivery of preventive services among the elderly population. The research revealed that participants with an AWV were more likely to undergo screenings for prostate cancer, influenza vaccine, and other recommended services.
SourceHarvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute·JournalPreventive Medicine·DateSep 20, 2018
Dual-eligible beneficiaries experience high rates of chronic illness and have lower average annual spending growth compared to other Medicare beneficiaries, especially in younger age groups.
SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalHealth Affairs·DateAug 9, 2018
A new study found that VA healthcare utilization is influenced by external factors like unemployment, Medicaid eligibility, and housing costs. The study used VA data to analyze the impact of these factors on healthcare use among over 8 million Veterans between 2008-2014.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalHealth Services Research·DateJul 31, 2018
The study found a significant increase in secondary imaging interpretations across various modalities and body regions, driven by high-volume service families. Denial rates for these services were uniformly low, below 25%, contradicting conventional wisdom.
SourceHarvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute·JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology·DateJul 17, 2018
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A new study estimates that 92% of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older use eyeglasses for distance or near vision correction. Researchers found sociodemographic differences between those who used eyeglasses, shedding light on potential implications of policy changes regarding eyeglass coverage.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Ophthalmology·DateJul 12, 2018
IVC filter placement and retrieval procedures declined over the last decade, with a notable shift towards radiologists and cardiologists performing placements in hospital outpatient settings. Retrieval rates increased but remained less than 15% across all specialties.
SourceHarvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute·JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology·DateJul 5, 2018
A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that Medicaid work requirements and health savings accounts can lead to confusing beneficiaries, dissuade some from enrolling, and create cost-related barriers to care. The study also revealed significant differences in health insurance coverage rates between states with ...
SourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health·JournalHealth Affairs·DateJun 20, 2018
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A new study found that after the Affordable Care Act's expansion, Medicaid and uninsured patients had improved access to health services outside of emergency departments, leading to a decline in frequent ED use. Frequent ED users were responsible for 30.7% of visits before the legislation and 31.6% after coverage was expanded.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalHealth Affairs·DateJun 12, 2018
A new study from Boston Medical Center and Boston University found that stronger alcohol policies significantly reduce the likelihood of alcohol-related car crashes, resulting in lower death rates. The research indicates that comprehensive policy approaches are needed nationwide to address this critical public health concern.
Two commentaries in JACM question whether colonial models devalue traditional and complementary practices. Researchers Heather Boon and Nadine Ijaz argue that biomedical dominance subordinates indigenous knowledge systems, while Editor-in-Chief John Weeks emphasizes the need for re-examining harmful limits of biomedicine's approach.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine·DateMay 11, 2018
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Without protections, 'personal responsibility' policies may lead to increased health risks and financial harm among low-income individuals with chronic conditions. Experts propose basic safeguards, including continuous evaluation, protection from disproportionate penalties, and monitoring of health outcomes.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalJAMA·DateMay 9, 2018
The US spends significantly more on healthcare than European countries due to high-price-high-volume surgical procedures, administrative bloat, and excessive medical imaging. Policymakers should target these drivers of excess spending to reduce the gap.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalJAMA·DateMar 13, 2018
The Osher Collaborative for Integrative Medicine has launched a new quarterly column in JACM, discussing strategies to advance health justice through integrative medicine principles. The inaugural column highlights the need to address bias and discrimination in intrapersonal attitudes and behaviors.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine·DateFeb 27, 2018