Giuliana Grossi

Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance programs all showed significant variability in expenditures based on social and nonclinical factors.

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New findings show that undocumented Latinx immigrants, who make up 7% of the US population, face significant challenges in accessing health care due to uninsurance, limited access to care, language barriers, and fears surrounding their immigration status.

Despite advancements in umbilical cord blood transplants, social determinants of health, such as poverty and public insurance, continue to impact outcomes, underscoring the need for equitable access to lifesaving treatments.

At CHEST 2024, Cesar Davila-Chapa, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, brings awareness to the racial disparities demonstrated in his investigation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) hospitalizations and outcomes.

The progress made to mitigate the opioid use crisis still pales in comparison with the crucial effort needed to address it, especially in regard to accessing medication.

One of the key highlights was the discussion of Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT), addressing controversies in PE management and focusing on personalized, patient-centered care.

During CHEST 2024, Maxine Dexter, MD, Kaiser Permanente, discussed her belief in the vital role of physicians in public health advocacy, drawing from her legislative work on issues as a former Oregon State Representative.

CHEST 2024 late-breaking data showcased the potential of AI-based systems in diagnosing and managing pulmonary embolism.

According to KFF’s annual Employer Health Benefits Survey, the average premium for family coverage now stands at $25,572, with workers contributing an average of $6296 annually.

Research from the Heart Failure Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting evaluated remote physiological monitoring for treating systolic heart failure (HF), as well as the impact of a heart transplant allocation system on urban and rural communities.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a significant challenge for both patients and health care providers and discussions of effective management strategies took center stage at CHEST 2024 in Boston.

Hope is on the horizon for patients living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CHEST 2024 in Boston featured a session highlighting emerging bronchoscopic therapies.

New data presented at CHEST 2024 in Boston revealed a significant link between obstructive sleep apnea and mental health disorders in middle-aged and older adults.

Krunal Patel, MD, Temple University Hospital, highlights CHEST 2024 data revealing why timing matters with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) intervention.

One of the first sessions to kick off CHEST 2024 in Boston looked at the future of physician compensation, which highlighted the consolidation of physician practices, unionization, the role of coding and fee-for-service payment, and the impacts of facility reimbursement, inflation, and market conditions.

In this interview, Juan Carlos Martinez, MD, explains that while patients recognize the severity of lung cancer, there is a lack of knowledge about lung cancer screening methods, likely due to barriers such as language, education, and health care access.

The Center on Health Equity & Access is dedicated to reducing health care disparities by exploring innovative solutions, policies, and research that advance health equity for diverse populations.

The extent to which certified community behavioral health clinic expansion reaches different parts of the country remained unclear until this study, which measured the proportion of US counties and populations within the service areas.

Parth Rali, MD, Temple University Hospital, is looking forward to approaching pulmonary vascular diseases as a spectrum, especially when assessing pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension, at CHEST 2024.

The Supreme Court’s decision, paired with the newest data demonstrating the public impact of the opioid crisis, illustrates the legal potential in addressing the crisis and the ongoing public health challenges of treatment access.

While previous trials have led to questions surrounding the potential benefits of valve interventions in mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, a pair of trials presented recently demonstrate their potential, Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, president of the Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, said.

The Center on Health Equity & Access focuses on addressing disparities in health care access, exploring innovative solutions, policies, and research to improve health equity across diverse populations.

Delia Orosco, MS, director of Community Wellness Centers at Inland Empire Health Plan, shares insight into innovative initiatives provided by the wellness centers and their new mobile mammogram clinics.

Formally known as KarXT, xanomeline-trospium chloride (Cobenfy) receives approval from the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

The South Asian Healthcare Leadership Forum marked its 10th anniversary with a gathering of over 100 prominent physicians, policy makers, and executives at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) explores stakeholder perspectives in Florida, Michigan, and Nevada, revealing both the challenges and opportunities states face in reforming health care pricing structures.

Boarding times in the emergency department (ED) have risen nationally, but the implications for health equity have remained understudied. This study investigated whether prolonged ED boarding contributed to perceived racial discrimination and dissatisfaction with care.

"As CMMI continues to test new equity adjustments, it is important that changes be grounded in scientific principles with extensive testing and validation to ensure the tightest linkage to social needs and health outcomes for underserved communities across the entire US," authors wrote.

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