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What We're Reading: EHR Oversight; Medicaid Expansion and CRC; Arkansas Work Requirements
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, called for stricter oversight of electronic health records (EHRs); Medicaid expansion in Kentucky has led to increases in screening, diagnoses, and survival of colorectal cancer (CRC); contradicting claims from some federal and state officials, the majority of beneficiaries who lost coverage for not complying with Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements have not found employment.
Gottlieb Calls for Stricter Oversight of Electronic Health Records
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, called for a more tailored approach for oversight of electronic health records (EHRs) in response to a report published this week that found the government has spent more than $36 billion over the past decade to switch doctors and hospitals over to digital records. During the same period, there were thousands of reported deaths, injuries, and near issues associated with EHRs, reported Kaiser Health News.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Medicaid expansion in Kentucky has led to a decreased risk of death from colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Looking at patients diagnosed with the disease between January 2011 and December 2016, researchers found that implementation of Medicaid expansion resulted in a significant increase in screening, diagnoses, and overall survival of colorectal cancer.
Most Beneficiaries Who Lost Coverage Under Work Requirements Not Employed
Contradicting claims that the majority of beneficiaries who lost coverage for failing to comply with Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements found jobs, a review of state data has found that the large majority of the 18,000 who lost coverage are unemployed. According to an analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 1981 beneficiaries have reported finding new work, meaning more than 16,000 have not found jobs.
Real-World Study Reveals Key Insights into DLBCL Treatment Patterns, Outcomes
April 18th 2024A recent study offers valuable insights into the characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in patients across different lines of therapy, providing a look into the landscape of DLBCL management.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Gene, Light Therapy Combo Shows Promise Against Prostate Cancer Cells in Proof-of-Concept Study
April 18th 2024In their preclinical model, the researchers found efficacy both in vitro and in vivo by using CRISPR-Cas9 to mimic porphyria and combining the technology with light therapy.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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Collecting SDOH Data Can Assess Risk of Medical Nonadherence, Improve HEI and Star Ratings
April 18th 2024At the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2024 annual meeting, a panel of presenters explored changes coming to Medicare that incorporate social determinants of health (SDOH) data to improve patient and health system outcomes.
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