APRIL 2023

TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH CARE

Discusses the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have on health care. Read More

PREPARING THE FEDERAL FY 2024 BUDGET

Is about efforts by the Biden Administration and Congress to agree on federal spending in the next fiscal year. Read More

HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Looks at an attempt to dismantle a portion of the ACA involving prevention services, along with a description of cleavage between public health and medical systems, Medicaid in relation to mental health and podiatric care. Read More

DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Describes student enrollment data, U.S. Department of Education Rulemaking sessions, and student loan forgiveness. Read more

QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL)

  • Maternal Mortality Rates In The United States: 2021

  • Prevalence And Characteristics Of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged Eight Years

  • Breast Cancer Prevention And Screening Recommendations Provided By ChatGPT

  • Gene Editing To Prevent Ventricular Arrhythmias Read More

OBTAINABLE RESOURCES

  • Race-Conscious Affirmative Action: What’s Next?

  • Clinical Ethics In Revised Hospital Accreditation Standards

  • Genomics Across The Continuum Of Precision Health Care Read More

CRIMINAL RECORDS AND ALLIED HEALTH LICENSURE

Refers to how restrictions on applicants with criminal records may have a disparate impact on historically marginalized groups becoming licensed in health care professions. Read More

THE ROLE OF EMPATHY IN QUALITY HEALTH CARE

Pertains to how empathy is considered as a critical contributor to patient experience and patient-centered care. Read More

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