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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
TODAY ON THE BLOG

ACCESS TO CARE

After Title X Regulation Changes: Difficult Questions For Policy Makers And Providers
By Nakisa B. Sadeghi and Leana S. Wen

The Trump administration’s Title X revision is an intrusion on medical practice that will reduce access to care for the most vulnerable, but it is by no means an isolated event. Every new restriction brings up challenging questions for providers and policy makers, whose ultimate responsibility must be the patients and communities they serve. Read More >>
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IN THE JOURNAL

CULTURE OF HEALTH

Enabling Services Improve Access To Care, Preventive Services, And Satisfaction Among Health Center Patients
By Dahai Yue, Nadereh Pourat, Xiao Chen, Connie Lu, Weihao Zhou, Marlon Daniel, Hank Hoang, Alek Sripipatana, and Ninez A. Ponce

Dahai Yue and coauthors examined how the receipt of enabling services (including care coordination; health education; transportation; and assistance with obtaining food, shelter, and benefits) influenced patient health care outcomes. Read More >>

A CLOSER LOOK—Drug Prices

The retail prices of prescription drugs commonly used by older Americans have continued to increase faster than inflation, according to a new analysis from AARP. On Health Affairs Blog Rachel Sachs discussed the Democratic caucus’ long-awaited drug pricing package aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.

 
 
 
 
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