April 18th 2024
Using 25 health system performance indicators, the Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report evaluated racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes both within and across US states and highlighted the urgent need for equitable health care policies and practices in the US.
Jen Gunter, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist, author, and specialist in chronic pain medicine and vulvovaginal disorders, spoke on the change in perspective regarding the medical and scientific community's role in dispelling health care misinformation on social media and in the press.
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Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN, president of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) for the 2021-2022 term, discussed the major focuses and breakthroughs in nephrology to be presented at Kidney Week 2022, which include novel treatments for common and rare kidney diseases, as well as efforts to address disparities for transplant and care access.
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Racial Disparities Shown for Influenza Hospitalizations, Vaccination Coverage
October 20th 2022CDC's latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showed that US adults of non-Hispanic Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic race/ethnicity exhibited significantly higher influenza hospitalization rates and lower vaccination coverage compared with White adults.
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Dr Melissa O'Connor Discusses Impact of SDOH on Older Adults, Home Health Outcomes
October 15th 2022Melissa O'Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, FGSA, FAAN, endowed professor in community and home health nursing, M. Louise Fitzpatrick School of Nursing, Villanova University, and director, Gerontology Interest Group, addressed the impact of food/housing insecurity and other social determinants of health (SDOH) on care outcomes in home health.
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Hepatitis C Morbidity, Mortality Risk Reduced in Homeless Patients Through Supportive Housing
October 13th 2022Patients with hepatitis C virus infection and chronic homelessness who were placed into permanent supportive housing exhibited a significantly reduced risk of hospitalization and liver-related morbidity and mortality.
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HHS declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Fiona; nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffered from depression in 2020, and a task force recommended doctors screen all adults aged younger than 65 for anxiety; advances in cancer research have led to reduced cancer death rates.
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At NAACOS Meeting, Gaus, Brooks-LaSure Discuss Equity, Payments, Messaging
September 8th 2022Effective messaging about the value of accountable care organizations (ACOs) is a key strategy if both CMS and the National Association of ACOs are to hit lofty goals, the leaders of both organizations said Thursday.
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Fauci Announces He Is Stepping Down in December 2022
August 22nd 2022Anthony Fauci, MD, announced Monday he is stepping down in December 2022 from his various positions, including as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, “to pursue the next chapter of my career” and that he is not retiring.
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Horizon Model Makes Behavioral Health the "Quarterback" in Chronic Care Management
July 20th 2022Stakeholders from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey discuss new ways to address management gaps for chronic behavioral health conditions, including a new integrated care model that puts community behavioral health providers in charge of overall care.
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Stakeholders List 6 Actionable Steps to Ameliorate Global Disparities in Parkinson Disease
July 11th 2022Advocacy and awareness; prevention and risk reduction; diagnosis, treatment, and care; caregiver support; and research were listed as actionable steps that are urgently needed to address global disparities in Parkinson disease.
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Evaluating Value-Based Contracting in Behavioral Health: A Q&A With Vanessa Bobb, MD, PhD, FAPA
July 5th 2022At AHIP 2022, Vanessa Bobb, MD, PhD, FAPA, vice president of Behavioral Health & Medical Integration at CDPHP, moderated a session on real-world study findings showcasing cost and quality benefits of value-based contracting in behavioral health. Bobb discusses findings of the study and how value-based programs can be better leveraged in mental health and substance abuse care.
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Achieving Equity Warrants Change in Public Health Policy and Investment, Panel Says
July 1st 2022Panelists of a keynote session at AHIP 2022 discuss how lessons learned from investment and infrastructure in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic can be leveraged to promote equitable care for all Americans and prepare for the next public health emergency.
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Study Finds Environmental, Lifestyle Risk Factors of Atopic Dermatitis in Preschool Children
June 24th 2022Several environmental and lifestyle factors were associated with significant risk of atopic dermatitis development in preschool children of Shenzhen, China, including the presence of mold in the child’s room, living in a villa/townhouse, and using composite wood floors.
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What’s Next in Health Care? Panelists Highlight Data, Partnerships Post-COVID-19
June 24th 2022Panelists of an AHIP 2022 session discussed how future policy, infrastructure, and investment strategies in public health will reinforce the efforts already made during the pandemic, with partnerships and engagement key to optimize innovation.
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Supreme Court Overturns Roe v Wade, Turning Issue Back to States
June 24th 2022Reversing a landmark precedent, the Supreme Court voted Friday to overturn 1973’s Roe v Wade decision that guaranteed American women the constitutional right to an abortion, and at least 1 justice suggested that other precedents, such as the right to birth control, be reversed as well.
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Psoriasis May Increase Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy, a Driver of Maternal Morbidity
June 2nd 2022Risk of ectopic pregnancy, the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy, was significantly associated with psoriasis in Danish women, especially those with moderate to severe disease.
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Dr Elaine Siegfried Discusses Skin Color, Socioeconomic Implications of Atopic Dermatitis Management
May 19th 2022Elaine Siegfried, MD, professor of pediatrics and dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, explains the impact of socioeconomic status on the management of atopic dermatitis in the clinical setting.
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Study Finds Rural Residence May Adversely Influence Lung Cancer Screening Among Veterans
May 12th 2022Veterans residing in rural areas were less likely to complete annual repeat lung cancer screenings compared with those living in a nonrural location, with reduced uptake of initial lung cancer screening also found among eligible veterans in rural vs nonrural locations.
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Study Shows Caregivers Prefer Dermatology Specialists Over PCPs for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
May 10th 2022Dermatology specialists were cited by diverse caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) to provide enhanced care delivery and improved AD disease control compared with primary care providers.
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High Disability Burden of Atopic Dermatitis Linked With Socioeconomic Status
May 4th 2022Atopic dermatitis was associated with the greatest burden of disease compared with 2 other types of dermatitis, in which high incidence and disability-adjusted life-years rates corresponded with high sociodemographic index areas.
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