by Jordana Choucair | Dec 14, 2022 | Health IT
A joint investigation of 50 direct-to-consumer telehealth companies, conducted by STAT and The Markup, revealed that many were leaking sensitive medical information they collect to the world’s largest advertising platforms. Thirteen of the 50 websites had at least one...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 14, 2022 | Opioid/Substance Use Disorders
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a proposed rule that would make permanent the COVID-19 public health emergency policies that expanded access to opioid addiction medications. The rule would specifically make it easier for...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 14, 2022 | Public Health/Prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended prescribing medications that prevent HIV to adolescents and adults who are at increased risk for acquiring the virus. The A grade recommendation is consistent with the USPSTF’s 2019 ruling on preexposure...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 14, 2022 | Public Health/Prevention
The Commonwealth Fund released a report indicating that maternal death rates in 2020 were 62 percent higher in states that ban or restrict abortion than in states where the procedure is still accessible. This disparity holds true across racial and ethnic groups:...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 13, 2022 | Access & Coverage
The Biden administration approved Washington’s application for a State Innovation Waiver to expand health insurance access for all residents regardless of immigration status. The 1332 waiver specifically will expand access to qualified health plans, stand-alone...
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