Opioid Commission Provides Recommendations
The opioid commission, put in place by President Donald Trump to address the growing drug addiction and painkiller crisis, has released a report with recommendations. According to STAT, the commission, chaired by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, released a report with 56 recommendations that Congress, federal departments, and local governments will need to fund and implement. The list includes better education for providers, a media blitz, and an expanded drug court system.
Facilitating ACA Open Enrollment Sign-Ups
The acting secretary of HHS, Eric Hargan, has expressed a commitment to ensuring sign-ups for the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period go smoothly. Although the Trump administration is looking to repeal the health law, it still wants open enrollment to be “consumer friendly,” reported The Hill. Hargan mentioned the administration wants to continue working to provide relief for consumers by expanding choices and providing more affordable options.
Enhancing the Image of Aging
Expectations of aging can positively or negatively affect how well a person ages. A new initiative is hoping to change the image of aging and get rid of negative stereotypes that can be a self-fulfilling prophecy of negative experiences, according to Kaiser Health News. Older adults who believe negative stereotypes about aging walk slower, have more memory problems, and recover less fully from a fall or fracture. Emphasizing the positives of aging can benefit seniors—those with a primarily positive view live 7.5 years longer.
Demographic Disparities in Video Visit Telemetry: Understanding Telemedicine Utilization
March 7th 2025A stratified demographics analysis of video visit telemetry data reveals that age older than 65 years and African American/Black race are associated with higher video visit failure rates, whereas language, sex, and ethnicity are not.
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Reducing Readmissions in the Safety Net Through AI and Automation
March 6th 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic health record–based automation tools helped a safety-net health system meet performance-based readmission metrics, thereby retaining critical funding while improving clinical and equity outcomes.
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Patients With Disabilities Report Low Access to Culturally Sensitive Care
March 3rd 2025This investigation analyzes public data on adult patients from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, including how often they were treated with respect and could see health care providers who shared their cultural views.
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