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Asking the right questions to grow our regional allied health workforce
As regional Australia continues to struggle with workforce shortages in allied health professions, Flinders University researchers are looking to uncover what support and programs are needed to keep people living and working ...
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A mixed-methods investigation of patient food and dietary preferences
The socioeconomic and cultural factors that influence what people eat can cause inequities that are detrimental to health, especially in underserved communities. The Food is Medicine movement strives to reduce these disparities ...
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A tool not a panacea: Telehealth is overhyped as a solution to New Zealand's rural health-care crisis
Telehealth has been touted as one solution to New Zealand's ongoing health-care crisis, which is particularly stark in rural regions.
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Medicaid vision coverage for adults varies widely by state
A new study shows that 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees (12%) lived in states without coverage for routine adult eye exams; and 14.6 million (27%) resided in states without coverage for eyeglasses. The study based on 2022-23 ...
Aug 6, 2024
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City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI
City-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 6, 2024
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Digital diabetes prevention program cost-effective for preventing type 2 diabetes
For individuals with prediabetes, a digital diabetes prevention program (d-DPP) is cost-effective compared with an in-person lifestyle intervention for preventing the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Researchers leverage AI to help business provide nutritious choices in American food deserts
Vast swaths of the nation, both urban and rural, are deemed "food deserts" due to their reduced access to a variety of healthy and inexpensive food. Often, people living in food deserts also experience higher poverty levels.
Aug 6, 2024
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Number of uninsured Americans rose to 8.2% in 2024
Following several years of record low rates of uninsured Americans, a new survey finds more folks are once again without health insurance.
Aug 6, 2024
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US spends $43 billion annually on cancer screening
Screening for cancer saves lives, but a new report shows it comes with a hefty price tag: The United States spends at least $43 billion annually on tests that check for five major cancers.
Aug 6, 2024
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Effective health crisis management only possible with adaptive organization
During COVID-19, Sweden's ability to manage crises and production planning in health care came into focus. Neither regional management nor hospital directors had any experience with a pandemic.
Aug 6, 2024
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New study shows 1 in 10 cancer patients are spending $10,000 in out-of-pocket health care costs in Australia
The financial burden of health care in Australia can be high, particularly for people diagnosed with cancer. A new study from the Daffodil Centre has shown one in ten people with cancer in NSW spends more than $10,000 on ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Income protection policies can have a supportive role in preventing fatal drug overdoses, new study reports
Drug-involved overdose deaths increased by over 500% in 2022, according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, with trends attributed to synthetic opioids. National data shows that fentanyl and ...
Aug 5, 2024
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State-level, out-of-pocket insulin caps do not substantially increase utilization, study finds
In a first-of-its-kind study, a cohort of researchers, led by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, evaluated the effects of state-level insulin out-of-pocket costs across states and payers and over time.
Aug 5, 2024
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Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback
An operations manager finds relief from her depression with the help of psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of "magic mushrooms." A veteran conquers his post-traumatic stress disorder through therapy using MDMA, ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Evaluating diet quality in community café meals for individuals facing food insecurity
In recent years, the prevalence of food insecurity has notably increased, prompting a need for innovative programs like community cafés that use a pay-what-you-can system. New research in the Journal of Nutrition Education ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Strengthening global regulatory capacity for equitable access to vaccines in public health emergencies
Three high-impact steps could be taken by global health leaders to reshape the global regulatory framework and help address the pressing need for equitable access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines during public health ...
Aug 3, 2024
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Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients
Early withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 3, 2024
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Rural cancer patients and health care providers face challenges beyond access and distance
Rural Americans have higher rates of lung, colorectal and cervical cancers and higher cancer death rates overall compared to their metropolitan counterparts. They also have lower access to cancer screening, treatment and ...
Aug 3, 2024
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Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study
A USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity are less likely to get them than those with private insurance.
Aug 2, 2024
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New study evaluates racial disparities in prior authorization outcomes by a major national insurer
Prior authorization—the process by which a health insurance company denies or approves coverage for a health care service before the service is performed—became standard practice beginning with Medicare and Medicaid legislation ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Telehealth offers convenience for rural patients—but at what cost?
Remote health care delivery, commonly known as telehealth or telemedicine, is often beneficial for patients who have difficulty visiting their preferred health care providers in person. Use of the technology was rising steadily ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis: Can more doulas help?
When Bristeria Clark went into labor with her son in 2015, her contractions were steady at first. Then, they stalled. Her cervix stopped dilating. After a few hours, doctors at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Common medical billing errors keep many Americans from care, report shows
Insured working-age adults are frequently being hit with medical bills for services that should have been covered, a new Commonwealth Fund survey has found.
Aug 1, 2024
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Study finds external mentorship key in encouraging trainees to pursue classical hematology
In a year-long pilot program, external mentorship increased confidence, furthered career development, and facilitated networking opportunities for trainees in classical hematology, according to a study published in Blood ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all
On June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a new report examining health care inequities that persist in the U.S. titled "Ending Unequal Treatment: Strategies to Achieve ...
Aug 1, 2024
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