Among adolescents and young adults in a pediatric primary care network, those from higher Child Opportunity Index (COI) quintiles reported greater in-home firearm access, whereas those from lower COI quintiles reported more outside-home access. ja.ma/4gBgXgj

Special Communication: Only 33% of prioritized jurisdictions addressed the needs of Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in their Ending the #HIV Epidemic plans. ja.ma/3KekHYM

From 2000 to 2021, the proportion of surgical subspecialists increased from 38% to 58% among over 70,000 surgeons, leading to a reduced procedural scope for generalist surgeons and causing geographic variations in access to specialized care. ja.ma/4mlEt1T

Among #Medicaid enrollees, prediction models using individual and area-level factors effectively estimated the risk of hospitalization or emergency department visits for cocaine- and stimulant-involved overdoses. ja.ma/48lkAEQ

Editorial by Pragya Kakani, PhD, Melinda B. Buntin, PhD, and Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH: "The Purpose and Value of Editorial Content at JAMA Health Forum" ja.ma/4nbGC1n

From 2008 to 2021, the number of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants (APCs) in U.S. physician groups significantly increased. ja.ma/3VmLIM1

Reliance solely on #Medicare Part D claims underestimates medication use during SNF stays, as shown in a study of opioid dispensing after hip fracture hospitalization. ja.ma/46vn9li

This study identified barriers and facilitators affecting the implementation of fertility preservation (FP) insurance mandates in fertility and oncology clinics. ja.ma/4gDQ3UT

About 1 in 5 adults in the US live with a mental health condition. Ruth Shim, MD, MPH, joins JAMA Health Forum Editor in Chief Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, to discuss how national policy can better support mental health in the US. Listen now: ja.ma/3K4WeoU

Editorial by JAMA Health Forum EIC Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH: Mental health concerns in the U.S. offer opportunities for innovative solutions and improved care access through recent policy initiatives and changing societal attitudes. ja.ma/4mnHw9X

While the U.S. and NIH remain leaders in top-cited biomedical research, their dominance has decreased, with NIH's exclusive funding of these publications reduced. ja.ma/3I0326E

From 2008 to 2021, the number of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants (APCs) in U.S. physician groups significantly increased. ja.ma/3KffkIM

Reliance solely on #Medicare Part D claims underestimates medication use during SNF stays, as shown in a study of opioid dispensing after hip fracture hospitalization. ja.ma/4gqGEzW

Viewpoint: #Medicaid is vital for low-income, dual-eligible adults and people with disabilities, but coverage disruptions due to administrative barriers increase health risks. ja.ma/4pBxGUO

This study identified barriers and facilitators affecting the implementation of fertility preservation (FP) insurance mandates in fertility and oncology clinics. ja.ma/462xEgR

In 2023, approximately 32% of US adults reported symptoms of depression and anxiety. Ruth Shim, MD, MPH, joins JAMA Health Forum Editor in Chief Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, to discuss how national policy can better support mental health in the US. ja.ma/3VHfN94

Editorial by JAMA Health Forum EIC Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH: Mental health concerns in the U.S. offer opportunities for innovative solutions and improved care access through recent policy initiatives and changing societal attitudes. ja.ma/4plxWa4

While the U.S. and NIH remain leaders in top-cited biomedical research, their dominance has decreased, with NIH's exclusive funding of these publications reduced. ja.ma/3KiSu2V

A 13-year survey showed increased skepticism about pharmaceutical marketing's impact on trust in medicine, with respondents supporting restrictions during medical training while still acknowledging its informational value. ja.ma/4m8iNpR

Food insecurity in the US decreased across all subgroups from 2019 to 2021, but rose above prepandemic levels by 2023, especially among socially disadvantaged groups. ja.ma/4gkEaDf

In 2023, among 180 #Medicaid managed care plans covering 37.1 million enrollees, only 37.2% reported covering all medications for opioid use disorder, despite federal requirements from the SUPPORT Act. ja.ma/3HRjC8H

The GRACE framework resulted in value-based drug prices averaging 7.5% higher than traditional CEA, with increased prices for severe diseases and reduced prices for milder ones, leading to minimal overall budget impact. ja.ma/4m9kGCU

Hospitals in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas were less likely to adopt treatment-stage #telehealth, postdischarge telehealth, and health information exchange functionalities. ja.ma/45Yswuk

We are excited to share a recently published study in @jamahealthforum.com , determining whether the lack of clinical validation and publicly traded company status were associated with recalls of AI-enabled medical devices (AIMDs). (1/4)

Ben Sommers and I have a new piece up at @jamahealthforum.com on how to think about generalizing lessons from unwinding to looming new Medicaid red tape requirements. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... We appreciate support from the @commonwealthfund.org for this work!

Among #Medicaid beneficiaries, those in areas with high social vulnerability were less likely to have primary care visits, but access improved at federally qualified health centers. ja.ma/3V0e9iN

A 13-year survey showed increased skepticism about pharmaceutical marketing's impact on trust in medicine, with respondents supporting restrictions during medical training while still acknowledging its informational value. ja.ma/4m4Mw2W

Viewpoint: Community water fluoridation has substantially reduced dental disease and health care costs, especially for low-income families, but misinformation and policy changes threaten its continued benefits. ja.ma/4pgfW16

In 2023, among 180 #Medicaid managed care plans covering 37.1 million enrollees, only 37.2% reported covering all medications for opioid use disorder, despite federal requirements from the SUPPORT Act. ja.ma/3JNxWzv

The GRACE framework resulted in value-based drug prices averaging 7.5% higher than traditional CEA, with increased prices for severe diseases and reduced prices for milder ones, leading to minimal overall budget impact. ja.ma/45PJZF5

Food insecurity in the US decreased across all subgroups from 2019 to 2021, but rose above prepandemic levels by 2023, especially among socially disadvantaged groups. ja.ma/3JNrkkM

Hospitals in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas were less likely to adopt treatment-stage #telehealth, postdischarge telehealth, and health information exchange functionalities. ja.ma/47x690c

📌 Most viewed this week from JAMA Health Forum: #COVID19 vaccinations averted approximately 2.5 million deaths and saved 14.8 million life-years globally between 2020 and 2024, with the majority of benefits accruing to older individuals. ja.ma/4nixacj#COVID19

Among #Medicaid beneficiaries, those in areas with high social vulnerability were less likely to have primary care visits, but access improved at federally qualified health centers. ja.ma/4paEoAC

Most state statutes allow unilateral clinician decisions to decline life-sustaining treatment based on varied justifications, but typically lack oversight and fail to address related sociodemographic disparities. ja.ma/3VtSShw

Integrating constrained regression and postprocessing into the #Medicare risk adjustment algorithm may enhance payment fairness for minoritized racial and ethnic groups with minimal impact on overall system performance. ja.ma/45Wnr4a

Adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders and mental health issues face treatment gaps, with disparities influenced by socioeconomic factors and insurance coverage challenges. ja.ma/4oY8wiE

Is vaccine policy a chance for a do-over for public health organizations stung by accusations of not listening enough during the pandemic? I think so. My thoughts in @jamahealthforum.com jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Our latest study @jamahealthforum.com shows the harms of work requirements for safety net programs. Women who were subject to harsher requirements and who received less cash assistance from TANF were less likely to breastfeed. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @donmoyn.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu 1/

In this new article, we examined 52 health conditions and found clear evidence of ongoing disparities in access to medicines.

New research out in @jamahealthforum.com highlights measurement bias in documentation of social risk among Medicare beneficiaries ft. @ChatterjeePaula, Eliza Macneal & @eric_t_roberts (@PennDGIM) @pennldi.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

About half of hospital patients don’t pay their bills, and that share has been growing in recent years, finds a new @jamahealthforum.com study from AEI and USC Schaeffer researchers.

In our new @jamahealthforum.com paper, we studied four top-selling drugs that experienced new generic competition between 2014-2018: imatinib (Gleevec), glatiramer (Copaxone), celecoxib (Celebrex), and bimatoprost (Lumigan).

Small gift cards may boost enrollment of low-income people in a patient registry for faster #Alzheimers clinical trials, according to new USC research in @jamahealthforum.com.

In our new @jamahealthforum.com paper, we examined timing and drivers of FDA-cleared AI medical device recalls We show publicly traded companies’ products are far more likely to be recalled. Such recalls often occur within 1st year & with no human testing Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Most state statutes allow unilateral clinician decisions to decline life-sustaining treatment based on varied justifications, but typically lack oversight and fail to address related sociodemographic disparities. ja.ma/4p0WSUh

Viewpoint: Site of care payment differentials, especially between inpatient and outpatient hospital care, misalign incentives and complicate patient costs. ja.ma/3JYrUvR

Integrating constrained regression and postprocessing into the #Medicare risk adjustment algorithm may enhance payment fairness for minoritized racial and ethnic groups with minimal impact on overall system performance. ja.ma/4p6NfUf

Telehealth use increased during the #COVID19 pandemic among community health center patients, with variations by ethnicity and language preference. ja.ma/45SR0nh

FDA-cleared #AI medical devices often experience recalls shortly after clearance, particularly those without clinical validation and produced by publicly traded companies. ja.ma/3UFrZqI