Disparities in Telehealth Access Undermine Adoption Among Patients With Schizophrenia
January 16th 2025The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the widespread adoption of telemental health care, and new research indicates significant racial and ethnic disparities in access to this technology among Medicaid beneficiaries with schizophrenia.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 11, 2025
January 11th 2025ACA enrollment rate hits a milestone, though IRA subsidies may not extend beyond 2025; network adequacy standards fail to translate into efficient access to mental health care for Medicaid enrollees; research examines racial disparities in postpartum hypertension and vaccine uptake.
New Research Links Gender, Racial Microaggressions to Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure
January 9th 2025Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, especially among Black women, and are linked to increased postpartum blood pressure, highlighting the need for improved health care interventions and racial equity in maternity care.
Racial and Ethnic Bias in Pulse Oximetry Is Failing Patients
January 6th 2025Acknowledging the disparity in pulse oximetry implicates a $2 billion industry that has faced stricter regulations in recent years in an attempt to address bias in the development and testing of these devices, the authors stated.
First Subcutaneous Prophylaxis for Hemophilia A and B With Inhibitors Approved by FDA
December 23rd 2024The approval of concizumab-mtci (Alhemo) injection marks a significant milestone in managing hemophilia A and B with inhibitors by preventing or reducing bleeding episodes in adults and children 12 years and older.
Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity: Pharmacy Support for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
December 19th 2024Rachael Drake, pharmacy technician coordinator, University of Kansas Health System, explains how her team collaborates with insurance companies and providers to support treatment access for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The Role of Geriatric Assessment Tools in Enhancing Oncology Care: ASH 2024
December 18th 2024A pair of studies from The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition provides insights into the prognostic utility of geriatric assessment tools and their role in tailoring therapy to improve patient outcomes.
Year-End Spending Bill to Feature Reforms for Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Telehealth Access
December 18th 2024The health care provisions include key reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers, extensions of Medicare telehealth flexibilities, and measures aimed at combating the opioid crisis and preparing for future pandemics.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: December 15, 2024
December 15th 2024Recent analyses spotlight inequities in health care, from the financial burdens faced by employees at small firms due to higher insurance costs to disparities in data and ovarian cancer survival among racial and ethnic groups.
Confronting Systemic Racial Inequities in Health Care Data Must Start With Employers
December 13th 2024Robin Glasgow, MBA, executive leadership advisor of Spencer Stuart, discusses the critical role of data in health care, emphasizing the need to address pervasive biases in data collection and algorithms.
Rare Blood Disease Innovations Address Unmet Needs, According to ASH Data
December 11th 2024Innovations in rare blood disorders took center stage at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, with key research presented on immune thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, and multiple myeloma.