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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. People wanted to see their doctor to figure out if they were infected and what they should do.

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"But once COVID hit, people were concerned about going to their regular doctors," said Shannon. "Telehealth is regulated by state laws." Nurx doctors prescribe acne medications to teens with a parent or guardian's permission, and other service lines are for patients 18 and up.

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

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States that actively conceal and delay disease reporting data may also silence whistleblowers through threats or intimidation, directly restricting free civic space. In the 2008 hepatitis crisis in Nevada, doctors and nurses failed to report cases due to fears of whistleblower retaliation.

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