Data Show Undocumented Latinx People Face Disproportionate Burden of Long COVID
New findings show that undocumented Latinx immigrants, who make up 7% of the US population, face significant challenges in accessing health care due to uninsurance, limited access to care, language barriers, and fears surrounding their immigration status.
Despite advancements in umbilical cord blood transplants, social determinants of health, such as poverty and public insurance, continue to impact outcomes, underscoring the need for equitable access to lifesaving treatments.
Dr Cesar Davila-Chapa Calls for Awareness of Racial Differences in IPF Hospitalization
At CHEST 2024, Cesar Davila-Chapa, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, brings awareness to the racial disparities demonstrated in his investigation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) hospitalizations and outcomes.
Dr Maxine Dexter: Physician Voices Are Crucial to Public Health
During CHEST 2024, Maxine Dexter, MD, Kaiser Permanente, discussed her belief in the vital role of physicians in public health advocacy, drawing from her legislative work on issues as a former Oregon State Representative.
Research Explores Integration of Remote Monitoring for HF, Heart Transplant Allocation Impact
Research from the Heart Failure Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting evaluated remote physiological monitoring for treating systolic heart failure (HF), as well as the impact of a heart transplant allocation system on urban and rural communities.
Dr Daniel Howell Details the Current Types of Therapies for Effective COPD Management
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a significant challenge for both patients and health care providers and discussions of effective management strategies took center stage at CHEST 2024 in Boston.
Dr Scott Manaker Looks to the Future of Physician Compensation at CHEST 2024
One of the first sessions to kick off CHEST 2024 in Boston looked at the future of physician compensation, which highlighted the consolidation of physician practices, unionization, the role of coding and fee-for-service payment, and the impacts of facility reimbursement, inflation, and market conditions.
Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Increases Access to Mental Health
The 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.
The Spectrum of Pulmonary Disease: Dr Parth Rali Highlights CHEST 2024 Agenda
Parth Rali, MD, Temple University Hospital, is looking forward to approaching pulmonary vascular diseases as a spectrum, especially when assessing pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension, at CHEST 2024.
Corporate Accountability and Public Health: Sackler Ruling and Treatment Gaps in the Opioid Crisis
The 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.
Advancing the Field of Valve Interventions for Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation
While previous trials have led to questions surrounding the potential benefits of valve interventions in mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, a pair of trials presented recently demonstrate their potential, Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, president of the Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, said.
Extended Time in ED Linked to Reported Racial Discrimination and Patient Dissatisfaction
Boarding 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.
CMMI's Latest Payment Models Address Health Disparities, but Challenges Remain
"As CMMI continues to test new equity adjustments, it is important that changes be grounded in scientific principles with extensive testing and validation to ensure the tightest linkage to social needs and health outcomes for underserved communities across the entire US," authors wrote.