State-level, out-of-pocket insulin caps do not substantially increase utilization, study finds

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Congress members less outspoken against COVID-19 policies after personal infections, study finds | These individuals tended to decrease their opposition to COVID-19-related government policies on social media by approximately 30% on average.

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Implementing bans on the advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products is linked to 20% lower odds of smoking, and a 37% lower risk of taking up the habit.

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U.S. hospitals are battling unprecedented sustained capacity into 2024, largely driven by a reduction of staffed hospital beds, putting the nation on-track for a hospital bed shortage unless action is taken

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Minimum wage policies and obstetric disorders in the U.S. 💵👶🏽⚕️

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Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources. Researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.

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💊 Poland's "Drugs 75+" policy, launched in Sept 2016, made prescription drugs free for seniors aged 75+, cutting average monthly out-of-pocket drug spending by $8.36 (a 23% reduction).

💸 Catastrophic medication spending (over 10% of disposable income) for those 75+ fell by 9.8 percentage points, representing a 62% decrease from pre-policy levels.

📉 While poverty rates weren't significantly affected, the policy primarily benefited higher-income households.

📈 There's evidence of a $7.50 monthly increase in spending on unhealthy goods (alcohol, tobacco, unhealthy foods) among eligible households.

#HealthPolicy #ElderCare #DrugCosts

New NHS England Review Excluded 97% Of All Trans Studies To Say Care Doesn't Work

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Large study shows substantial insulin price decline following US government cost-cap initiatives. This is the first time the US federal government has imposed caps on insulin prices for all Medicare beneficiaries.

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✅ The FDA will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on seven unproven peptide injections, popular among wellness influencers and celebrities.

✅ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly pledged to loosen regulations on these peptides, which are often promoted for muscle building and anti-aging without significant scientific backing or FDA review.

✅ In July, an FDA panel will review peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 to determine if they should be removed from a restrictive category for risky, customized drugs and permitted for routine compounding.

#FDA #Peptides #HealthPolicy

QJE study: The American Medical Association (AMA) played a central role in blocking the creation of national health insurance in post-WWII America, while simultaneously enrolling people in private health insurance to shift demand away from a public alternative.

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#HealthPolicy #PrivateInsurance #PublicOption debate

Private equity investment in health care is associated with increased costs and, in some settings, adverse effects on care delivery and outcomes. New paper outlines need for more vigorous enforcement of regulatory measures and policy solutions to preserve the quality of patient care.

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#HealthPolicy #HealthcareCosts #PatientCareQuality

FDA allows Philip Morris to market Zyn as less harmful than cigarettes

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Up to 10 million people may lose Medicaid coverage in the United States due in part to new work requirements and eligibility redeterminations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Women, unmarried people, White individuals, and those with limited education are at higher risk.

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📊 Nearly 20% of Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Face Loss of Coverage Due to New Work Rules
A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 eligible adults in states that expanded Medicaid could lose their health coverage starting January 1, 2027. This is due to new federal mandates requiring at least 80 hours of work, volunteering, or education per month.

📈 Vulnerable Groups at Higher Risk of Noncompliance
Women, unmarried individuals, White recipients, and those with less education are disproportionately at risk of not meeting the new work hour requirements. These groups often face challenges such as inconsistent work schedules in low-wage jobs, transportation issues, and childcare needs.

💼 Misconceptions vs. Reality of Medicaid Recipients' Employment
Contrary to some beliefs, over 66% of applicable Medicaid recipients are in the labor force, with more than 85% of those working over 35 hours weekly. The study highlights that many working recipients still struggle with unpredictable hours and other real-world barriers.

#Medicaid #Healthcare #HealthPolicy

New research finds hiring more specialists alone won't fix long wait times, and may make them worse. Harvard, NYU, and NEJM researchers draw on traffic engineering to explain why more physicians per capita is linked to longer waits

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