March 2022

DYNAMIC MULTISCALE SYSTEMS

Discusses the necessity of linking vast datasets encompassing numerous components and spatio-temporal scales to tackle complex, multi-factorial biological challenges facing the health sphere. Read More

OMNIBUS SPENDING PACKAGE APPROVED

Is about appropriations legislation successfully completed by Congress, some relevant policy decisions made, and the restoration of funding “earmarks.” Read More

HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Looks at how COVID-19 has affected the delivery of telehealth services, the Advanced Research Projects Authority for Health (ARPA-H) Act, and the recent track record of the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Read More

DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Is about funding for the field of education because of omnibus appropriations legislation, the changing nature of federal regulations, and a description of the negotiated rulemaking process. Read More

QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL)

  • Structural Racism As A Mediator Of Disparities In Acute Myeloid Leukemia

  • Suicide Mortality In The United States, 2000-2020

  • Exposure To Adverse Lead Levels In Early Childhood

  • Ants Can Detect Cancer Cells Through Volatile Organic Compounds Read More

OBTAINABLE RESOURCES

  • Medication Literacy And Medication Decision Making Among Older Adults

  • Lessons Learned In Health Professions Education During The COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Organizing Shared Equity Leadership Read More

INTERSECTING VULNERABILITIES AND CASCADING CONSEQUENCES

Refers to why it is essential to mobilize leadership roles across the technology industry, academia, and the government so that they act in concert in an innovation ecosystem. Read More

COLLECTIVE PERCEPTIONS OF AGING AND OLDER INDIVIDUALS

Pertains to how the geriatric workforce must be increased to meet the imminent and complex needs of a rapidly growing portion of the population ages 65 and older. Read More

2022-2023 ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS


TRENDS is the official newsletter of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (122 C St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C., 20001. Tel: 202-237-6481) Trends is published 10 times each year and is available on the Association’s website at www.asahp.org. For more information, contact the editor, Thomas W. Elwood, Dr.PH.


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