November 21st 2024
Despite significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted, millions of Americans still face critical gaps in access and affordability to health care.
November 20th 2024
Teamwork Enhances Patient Experience: Linking TEAM and Net Promoter Scores
In 1386 providers, better teamwork related to higher patient Net Promoter Score (NPS), and the relationship between provider experience and NPS was mediated by teamwork.
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Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Increases Access to Mental Health
October 4th 2024The extent to which certified community behavioral health clinic expansion reaches different parts of the country remained unclear until this study, which measured the proportion of US counties and populations within the service areas.
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Corporate Accountability and Public Health: Sackler Ruling and Treatment Gaps in the Opioid Crisis
October 2nd 2024The Supreme Court’s decision, paired with the newest data demonstrating the public impact of the opioid crisis, illustrates the legal potential in addressing the crisis and the ongoing public health challenges of treatment access.
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From Criminalization to Compassion: The Evolution of HIV Laws
October 2nd 2024The 25th International AIDS Conference took place July 22-26 in Munich, Germany, and one of the sessions delved into the potential impact of civil society laws on the 95-95-95 targets as laid out in the UNAIDS Global AIDS Strategy for 2021 to 2026.
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Lower Drug Costs on the Horizon for Medicare Beneficiaries
September 30th 2024Average Medicare drug premiums for older Americans will drop next year for those enrolled in traditional Medicare plans or who have coverage through Medicare Advantage, with opinions divided along party lines on the economic implications.
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At-Home Cholesterol Screening Accessible Through New Program
September 30th 2024The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss the findings with care navigators and health care providers.
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House Unanimously Passes Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act
September 25th 2024The House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act (HR 5526), which would reverse CMS restrictions on mail delivery of cancer medications to Medicare beneficiaries.
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Extended Time in ED Linked to Reported Racial Discrimination and Patient Dissatisfaction
September 24th 2024Boarding times in the emergency department (ED) have risen nationally, but the implications for health equity have remained understudied. This study investigated whether prolonged ED boarding contributed to perceived racial discrimination and dissatisfaction with care.
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A Silent Risk: The Critical Role of Awareness and Early Detection in Familial Hypercholesterolemia
September 24th 2024September 24 celebrates Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day, which recognizes the importance of screening measures, education, and advocacy in a lesser-known, underdiagnosed cardiovascular condition.
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FDA Approves First Self-Administered Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
September 23rd 2024The FDA has approved FluMist (AstraZeneca) for self-administration by adults up to age 49 years or for caregiver administration for children aged 2 to 17 years, making it the first self-administered flu vaccine option.
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