Among #Medicaid beneficiaries, those in areas with high social vulnerability were less likely to have primary care visits, but access improved at federally qualified health centers. https://t.co/kaYRWOr9JY

A 13-year survey showed increased skepticism about pharmaceutical marketing's impact on trust in medicine, with respondents supporting restrictions during medical training while still acknowledging its informational value. https://t.co/weDUEGt006

Viewpoint: Community water fluoridation has substantially reduced dental disease and health care costs, especially for low-income families, but misinformation and policy changes threaten its continued benefits. https://t.co/7CHqWcdkx1 @bikodds

In 2023, among 180 #Medicaid managed care plans covering 37.1 million enrollees, only 37.2% reported covering all medications for opioid use disorder, despite federal requirements from the SUPPORT Act. https://t.co/I3F1XbPOO3

The GRACE framework resulted in value-based drug prices averaging 7.5% higher than traditional CEA, with increased prices for severe diseases and reduced prices for milder ones, leading to minimal overall budget impact. https://t.co/66C2MC8Fdb

Food insecurity in the US decreased across all subgroups from 2019 to 2021, but rose above prepandemic levels by 2023, especially among socially disadvantaged groups. https://t.co/XvgDv46PRe

Hospitals in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas were less likely to adopt treatment-stage #telehealth, postdischarge telehealth, and health information exchange functionalities. https://t.co/oBHe8O2Bxv

📌 Most viewed this week from JAMA Health Forum: #COVID19 vaccinations averted approximately 2.5 million deaths and saved 14.8 million life-years globally between 2020 and 2024, with the majority of benefits accruing to older individuals. https://t.co/NkwuuGr38P

Among #Medicaid beneficiaries, those in areas with high social vulnerability were less likely to have primary care visits, but access improved at federally qualified health centers. https://t.co/5d8FASqNH3

Most state statutes allow unilateral clinician decisions to decline life-sustaining treatment based on varied justifications, but typically lack oversight and fail to address related sociodemographic disparities. https://t.co/AQM94D6CGg @WF_Parker

Integrating constrained regression and postprocessing into the #Medicare risk adjustment algorithm may enhance payment fairness for minoritized racial and ethnic groups with minimal impact on overall system performance. https://t.co/u7OoGvn6he

Adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders and mental health issues face treatment gaps, with disparities influenced by socioeconomic factors and insurance coverage challenges. https://t.co/dxCWwhG0xi @DusetzinaS

Most state statutes allow unilateral clinician decisions to decline life-sustaining treatment based on varied justifications, but typically lack oversight and fail to address related sociodemographic disparities. https://t.co/P4KIq7RXLb @WF_Parker

Viewpoint: Site of care payment differentials, especially between inpatient and outpatient hospital care, misalign incentives and complicate patient costs. https://t.co/YrQauqn2Hh

Integrating constrained regression and postprocessing into the #Medicare risk adjustment algorithm may enhance payment fairness for minoritized racial and ethnic groups with minimal impact on overall system performance. https://t.co/5sDkybiVHn

Adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders and mental health issues face treatment gaps, with disparities influenced by socioeconomic factors and insurance coverage challenges. https://t.co/kPZF6Fd7V1 @DusetzinaS

Telehealth use increased during the #COVID19 pandemic among community health center patients, with variations by ethnicity and language preference. https://t.co/O0yiHwEF4F

FDA-cleared #AI medical devices often experience recalls shortly after clearance, particularly those without clinical validation and produced by publicly traded companies. https://t.co/jP5D6SrKmC @TinglongDai @drJoshS

This cross-sectional study found that Asian and Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic transgender and gender diverse #Medicare beneficiaries have higher prevalence rates of #cardiovascular-related conditions. https://t.co/Klzv6TuhgF @_LandonHughes

Extended market exclusivity for top-selling drugs, delaying generic competition, led to $3.5 billion in excess spending for US patients and payers. https://t.co/HmBYjz6PVQ @HongDongzhe @seantu2