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Complying With HIPAA When Using Social Media

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John Schieszer, MA

Among other considerations, health care providers must avoid giving individual medical advice.

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Aggressive Policing as a Public Health Issue

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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

PAs, NPs, and other medical providers need to assess the health impact of high-impact policing on their patients and to advocate for change.

The Impact of Communication Skills on the Patient-Provider Relationship and Patient Outcomes

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Jennifer Champagne, PharmD, RPh, BCPS

Investigators reviewed the connection between communication skills and patient satisfaction and offered recommendations for improving the patient-provider relationship.

9.7 Percent of All US Persons Uninsured in 2020

In 2020, 31.6 million U.S. persons of all ages (9.7 percent) were uninsured, which was slightly, but not significantly, lower than in 2019.

Americans Have High Trust in Health Care Providers

Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are highly trusted by most Americans, a new survey shows.

Affordable Care Act Had Limited Effects on Reducing Uninsurance

There is substantial variation by state in reducing uninsurance for Black, Hispanic, and low-income Americans under the Affordable Care Act.

American Psychiatric Association Poll: 82% of Telehealth Users Started During the Pandemic

By

Heather R. Johnson

In their Public Opinion Poll, the APA collected information from 1000 US adults aged 18 and over between March 26, 2021, and April 5, 2021.

Targeted Messaging Boosts Re-engagement by Telemedicine During Pandemic

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial to determine whether targeted messaging could improve the return to in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically

The mean amount of medical debt is greater among individuals who live in the South and in ZIP codes in the lowest income deciles.

Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices

Racial- and ethnic-minority patients are underrepresented in the outpatient practices of many medical and surgical specialties.

Primary Care Plays Key Role in Vaccinating Older Individuals

Primary care physicians have been the largest provider of vaccinations for older individuals.