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What We're Reading: Interstate Health Insurance; Secondhand Smoke and Kidney Disease; Gun Violence Research
CMS is requesting comment on eliminating regulatory and other barriers that may be impeding interstate health insurance; a study has found a link between secondhand smoke exposure and chronic kidney disease; House Democrats have renewed their push for gun violence research.
Trump Administration Looking at Interstate Health Insurance
The Trump administration is looking for ways to jumpstart the sale of health insurance across state lines, an idea President Donald Trump has often touted in the past. The Wall Street Journal reported that CMS is requesting comment on how to eliminate regulatory and other barriers that may be impeding interstate sales. CMS Administrator Seema Verma spoke in favor of the idea, saying Americans are in desperate need of more affordable health insurance options and that interstate sales could offer more competition and lower prices.
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Kidney Disease
A new study of more than 130,000 nonsmokers has demonstrated a connection between secondhand smoke exposure and a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. The study, published in the Clinical Journal of American Society of Nephrology, revealed that groups who had been exposed to secondhand smoke were 44% more likely to have chronic kidney disease than those who had no exposure.
Democrats Push for Funding Gun Violence Research
House Democrats have renewed their push for new funding for gun violence research, referring to the issue as a public health emergency. According to The Hill, if successful, it would be the first time in 20 years that Congress has funded research on on the issue. Last year, Congress included a statement in a spending bill that stated the CDC can study gun violence, but no funding was allocated.
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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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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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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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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