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Understanding the Role of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Value-Based Healthcare: A Scoping Review

In healthcare, the shift towards patient-centered care has gained significant momentum. A pivotal aspect of this transformation is the incorporation of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) programs. The article, “The implementation, use and impact of patient reported outcome measures in value-based healthcare programmes: A scoping review” by Silveira Bianchim et al., […]

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Research

Adolescent Recovery: Insights from “Coming of Age in Recovery”

The recent study, Coming of Age in Recovery: The Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Recovery Status Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults, offers vital insights into the substance use recovery landscape among adolescents. This pivotal research, conducted in Illinois high schools, illuminates the prevalence of recovery and sheds light on this demographic’s behavioral health needs. […]

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Health equity

Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations: Access in a Mixed Landscape

The concept of telehealth, while not new, has seen a monumental surge in importance and implementation, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article “Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations: A Mixed Landscape of Access,” published in PLOS Digital Health, provides a comprehensive look at this modern healthcare approach, emphasizing its mixed access landscape. The Rise […]

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Health equity

The Impact of Racism on Health: Insights and Directions

On this MLK Day in the US, this article from Annual Reviews is a tangible reminder that, hey, we have a LOT of work still to do. Racism and Health: Evidence and Needed Research is a comprehensive exploration of how racism influences health is presented. This eye-opening piece (to my naive eyes) delves into the […]

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Health equity

Digital Health Promotion in LMICs: A Bright Future for Youth Health

In an era where technology has become a cornerstone of our daily lives, its impact on health promotion is undeniable. The article Unlock digital health promotion in LMICs to benefit the youth, published in PLOS Digital Health, delves into how digital health promotion (DHP) can revolutionize healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly for […]

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Workforce

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Workforce

The Alarming Rise in Suicide Rates Across Industries: A Closer Look at CDC’s Latest Findings

Suicide is a complex and deeply personal issue, yet it often reflects broader societal trends. The recent article, “Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021,” offers crucial insights into how this tragic phenomenon is impacting various sectors of the American workforce. A Disturbing Trend: Rising Suicide Rates The […]

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AI

Navigating the Complexities of AI in Law Enforcement: Implications for Public Health Practice

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) integration in law enforcement, specifically in areas such as predictive policing and risk assessment, has garnered significant attention and debate. The article Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Policing, and Risk Assessment for Law Enforcement published in the Annual Review of Criminology, delves into this complex and multifaceted subject, comprehensively examining AI’s role in […]

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Health equity

Structural Bias in SUID Investigations: A Deep Dive into Equity and Public Health

When the unimaginable tragedy of an infant’s sudden and unexpected death occurs, it prompts a myriad of questions, chief among them being “why?” For public health professionals, understanding the “why” through meticulous death investigations is pivotal in preventing future losses. However, a revealing study titled “Structural Bias in the Completeness of Death Investigations for Sudden […]

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Health equity

The Power of Enrichment Programs in Shaping Future Health Professionals

Programs like the New York Presbyterian Hospital Lang Youth Medical Program (LYMP) are leading the charge in a world increasingly conscious of healthcare disparities and the urgent need to diversify the healthcare workforce. A recent study titled Assessing the Impact of a 6-year health sciences enrichment program for underrepresented minority youth on healthcare workforce diversity, […]

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