“A call for compassionate opioid overdose response” by Erin Russell et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…is your response to an overdose defined as compassionate by people who use drugs? Have you asked? Must read essay! Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Thinking about submitting your #APHA2024 research to JAMA or one of our other Network journals? This video tells you what to expect from the submission and review process ja.ma/4hgGlaW

#MedicareDisadvantage plans “tend to have limited and unclear provider networks that allow them to dodge responsibility for patient health needs. Original Medicare, in contrast, covers almost all providers.”

1 in 8 women with young children say it’s difficult to obtain contraceptive services in their state. In states with abortion bans and 6-week limits, this increases to 1 in 5 — double the rate of those who live in states with few or no restrictions. on.kff.org/4fkYpPz

While the presidential candidates haven’t shared detailed policy proposals, the election outcome could have implications for Medicaid financing in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. Learn how: on.kff.org/48nj577

Did you know that employer-sponsored health coverage doesn’t protect you against surprise ambulance bills? Luckily, a federal advisory committee is pushing to make emergency ambulance services an essential health benefit under the ACA. buff.ly/4eSTjtJ

NARRATIVE MATTERS | Former physician, Laura M Hahn, reflects on what drove her out of primary care, and how it could be fixed. Read the full article here: bit.ly/48nQ3Eu

KFF & The Associated Press polling data finds President-Elect Donald Trump garnered small but important shares of votes among those who voted in favor of abortion ballot measures in their state, winning 4 states where voters also chose to expand or protect abortion access: on.kff.org/APVoteCast2024

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Health Forum: This JAMA Forum discusses the complexity of the US health care system. ja.ma/3YwIM0m

World Health Systems Facts - because facts still matter. healthsystemsfacts.org

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Violence against children is preventable. Governments should: 🔹Invest in parenting support 🔹Increase safety at schools & prevent bullying 🔹Ensure child-friendly protective services; 🔹Enact laws that prohibit violence against children 🔹Enable safer internet use for children.

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The HHS Office of Minority Health was created under the Reagan Administration.

The HHS Office of Minority Health, which is reportedly being eliminated, was created under the Reagan Administration. More here on our timeline of policies and events that have shaped racial and ethnic health disparities. kff.org/how-history-ha…

While most adults aged 50 years or older reported using patient portal messages, only a minority reported being charged a copay, with the highest prevalence among privately insured and Medicaid-eligible individuals. ja.ma/4jiDwGD @jeffkullgren

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