SEPTEMBER 2023

U.S. LIFE EXPECTANCY GAP WIDENS

Is about how the United States is experiencing a life expectancy disadvantage in relation to other countries. Read More

capitol hill activities

Discusses the necessity of passing 12 appropriation bills and also expanding Pell Grants to short-term programs. Read More

HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Looks at the revolving door aspects of personnel moving between health-care industries and government agencies, efforts to achieve physical and mental health parity, and the impact of Social Security on health care. Read More

DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Describes the launching of the Biden Administration’s SAVE plan for student borrowers and soliciting negotiators for public rule-making sessions. Read More

QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL) 

  • National Estimates Of Gender-Affirming Surgery In The U.S.

  • Nonfatal And Fatal Falls Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years—United States, 2020–2021

  • Exercise Test Predicts Both Noncardiovascular And Cardiovascular Death

  • Menopause—Biology, Consequences, Supportive Care, And Therapeutic Options Read More

 

 

OBTAINABLE RESOURCES

  • WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023

  • New Rural Initiative Focuses On Age-Friendly Care

  • Imagining The Future Of Postsecondary Education Read More

ENHANCING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HEALTH CARE

Refers to how to train health care providers adequately in intercultural communication. Read More

SORITES PARADOX IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY OVERUSE AND UNDERUSE

Pertains to how overuse and underuse of health care services are an inherent consequence of the nature of the relationship between scientific evidence and decision-making. Read More

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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