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Author Q&A: Hilary Wething on US Paid Sick Leave Policy Impacts

Bill of Health

I think this is because, in practice, people may go to the doctor for multiple purposes. These are technically different medical reasons, but the number of times an individual goes to the doctor hasn’t changed. How did policy surveillance methods support your work? HW: I hope to see more research on policy design.

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For Ryan Health, telehealth seeds planted during the pandemic have flourished

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE PROBLEM Prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there were federal and state policies in place that discouraged FQHCs like Ryan Health from adopting telehealth services due to payment restrictions. "These solutions not only addressed the concerns with COVID-19, but allowed expanded access to patient populations.

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Millions live in 'contraception deserts' – can telehealth help?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to researchers, more than 19 million women of reproductive age are living in "contraceptive deserts," defined as areas with fewer than one health center for every 1,000 women in need of publicly funded contraception. "But once COVID hit, people were concerned about going to their regular doctors," said Shannon.

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Poor Transparency and Corruption in Disease Reporting Could Precipitate the Next Pandemic

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Between 2022 and 2025, 19 countries reported 4,713 animal outbreaks and 74 human infections. The global response to Covid-19 demonstrated that countries with higher prevention, detection, and response capabilities achieve lower pandemic mortality rates. Data manipulation was a hallmark of corruption during Covid-19.

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