Maine Program Solves EMT Shortage by Training Immigrants
Maine has developed a creative solution to help care for its aging population despite a shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs): a program that trains immigrants who had medical experience in their home countries to apply their skills inside the state’s ambulances. An article in The New York Times profiled Jolly Ntirumenyerwa, whose credentials as an emergency physician did not transfer when she emigrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The training program, which teaches English through the lens of EMT education, provides a necessary influx of technicians while giving immigrants meaningful work.
ACP Position Paper Calls for Reducing Administrative Burden on Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a position paper that proposes a framework to lighten clinicians’ load of administrative tasks like documentation and billing. It calls for stakeholders to evaluate the impact of new and existing administrative tasks on physicians and scrap any requirements that “have a negative effect on quality and patient care, unnecessarily question physician and other clinician judgment, or increase costs.” The paper also recommends that payers, clinician societies, regulatory entities, and electronic health record vendors cooperate to streamline requirements.
Trump Supporters Pin Blame for AHCA’s Failure on GOP Establishment, Media
After the Republicans’ proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled before a House vote, STAT News reporters traveled across the country to interview supporters of President Donald Trump on their opinions of the bill’s failure. Generally, they did not blame Trump for the unsuccessful bill, and voiced confidence that he will fulfill his campaign promise of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Some accused the Republican leadership for rushing to draft an unpopular bill, while others pointed fingers at the media for depicting the bill inaccurately.
Mental Health Diagnoses, Care Challenges Rise Among US Youth, Report Finds
April 26th 2024While behavioral health care utilization has been rising, the treatment landscape has been falling. New findings show that 20% of youths did not receive any form of treatment within 3 months of their initial behavioral health diagnosis.
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Examining Low-Value Cancer Care Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 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. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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Males With Hemophilia A Report Physical, Mental Burdens of Disease Regardless of Severity
April 25th 2024Self-reported data from adult and pediatric males with hemophilia A show that burden of the disease persists regardless of severity, highlighting a need for improved prophylactic treatment.
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Insurance Coverage Limits JAKi Therapy Access for Patients With AA, Especially Non-White Populations
April 25th 2024A survey study showed major barriers to Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapy for patients with alopecia areata, especially for non-White patients who face higher rates of being uninsured and struggle more to afford the treatment.
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