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Health Affairs Today
The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs

Friday, September 11, 2020
TODAY ON THE BLOG

COVID-19

Screening To Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks: Saliva-Based Antigen Testing Is Better Than The PCR Swab
By A. David Paltiel and Rochelle P. Walensky

The rapid, saliva-based antigen test for COVID-19 has gotten a bad rap. It is the better, preferred tool for outbreak control. Read More >>


FOLLOWING THE ACA

What It Means To Cover Preexisting Conditions
By Katie Keith

Politicians of all stripes and persuasions now pledge to protect those with health issues in coverage reform proposals. But protecting people with preexisting conditions is easier said than done. Read More >>


ACCESS TO CARE

These Key Telehealth Policy Changes Would Improve Buprenorphine Access While Advancing Health Equity
By Utsha Khatri, Corey S. Davis, Noa Krawczyk, Michael Lynch, Justin Berk, and Elizabeth A. Samuels

The short-term emergency authorizations for audio-only buprenorphine treatment during COVID-19 have helped us reach people previously unable to access treatment, and these changes should be made permanent. Read More >>

IN THE JOURNAL

RESEARCH ARTICLE: PUBLIC HEALTH

Contributions Of Public Health, Pharmaceuticals, And Other Medical Care To US Life Expectancy Changes, 1990-2015
By Jason D. Buxbaum, Michael E. Chernew, A. Mark Fendrick, and David M. Cutler

Jason Buxbaum, Michael Chernew, A. Mark Fendrick, and David Cutler publish findings on the public health developments and other factors that have contributed to US life expectancy increasing by 3.3 years between 1990 and 2015. Read More >>

A CLOSER LOOK—Young Caregivers

COVID-19 has brought new attention to health policy surrounding caregivers. In 2017 Carol Levine wrote on the blog about the millions—at least—of youngsters ages 8-18 taking care of a relative. Now in 2020, have enough policies emerged? Reread the post and reconsider today.

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