Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | The Latest Research, Commentary, And News From Health Affairs
Dear John,
ICYMI last week, we published an ahead-of-print article from Milkie Vu and coauthors exploring high levels of food insecurity and low participation in the CalFresh nutrition program among low-income Asian Americans.
In their article in the September issue of Health Affairs, Jessica Sousa and her team of coauthors examine behavioral health patients’ experiences with selecting telehealth versus in-person care.
After conducting a mixed-methods study including a representative survey and
semistructured interviews, they find that about one-third of patients reported that their clinicians did not offer both modalities (both telehealth and in person), and a similar percentage reported that they “did not typically receive their preferred modality.”
Ultimately, these results indicate that a significant share of respondents felt that their preferences were not adequately considered by their clinician.
The authors note that patients should be made aware of the modalities of care available to them at the time of scheduling, and clinicians should have ongoing discussions with their patients about their care preferences.
Research and Justice For All is sponsored by CVS Health and cohosted by Sree Chaguturu, Chief Medical Officer (CVS Health), and Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Health Equity Officer (CVS Health).
On the fourth episode, Chaguturu and Khaldun interview Nicole Christian-Brathwaite of Headway and Well Minds Psychiatry & Consulting about the impact that mental health care disparities have had on historically marginalized communities and strategic approaches that can improve mental health outcomes.
If you missed it, listen to the third episode with Mary-Ann Etiebet.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting influential Hispanic and Latino voices and organizations who have made an impact on health equity and policy.
Today, the NAHH's community-based members provide services to more than 15 million people of Hispanic descent each year.
Their programs focus on research, healthy lifestyles, physical activity, diabetes prevention, cancer, and vaccination services.
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