Recent Posts
Intersectionality & COVID-19 Disparities in the Latinx Population
Research finding differential racial and ethnic health outcomes highlights the need for more intersectional approaches to clinical research and medicine.
Partnership Targets Better Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials
A new collaboration among Boston cancer centers aims to increase minority populations’ access to the latest treatments for more equitable outcomes
Human Rights, Dignity, and Substance Use
A discussion with the medical director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition sheds light on structural failures that impact people with substance use.
Implicit Bias Training in Pediatric Residency Needs Guidance
A survey of pediatric residency program directors across the country reveals that effective implicit bias training is lacking, but educators don’t have the guidance needed for improvements.
COVID-19 Patient Characteristics Could Inform Tailored Strategies
Hospital data confirming the higher burden of disease on patients who face social adversities also uncover possible care strategies.
Until Addiction Medicine Training Made Universal, Filling the Gap
With systemic shortcomings in addiction medicine training on full display, experts find new ways to share knowledge with those providing care.
Telepsychiatry Shows Promise As a Key Tool for ACOs
Telehealth services are proving to increase engagement and decrease no-shows, critical pieces for containing costs among high-need patients.
Mail-Order Pharmacy Service Protects Patients, Increases Access
An existing service goes full-tilt to root deeper into the community and extend mail-order pharmacy to more patients.
The Effect of Redeploying Hospital Resources for COVID-19
Providing the best feasible care for COVID also brings consequences for clinicians and patients.
Building Reopens to Provide Continuum of Care for Homeless
In record time, local and state collaboration stands up respite care for stable COVID-positive people who otherwise wouldn't have a safe place to quarantine.