FEBRUARY 2024

NAVIGATING THE METAVERSE

Is about how this digital platform has the potential to transform health care. Read More

IMPROPER PANDEMIC PROGRAMS PAYMENTS

Discusses how many important requirements were not met during the COVID-19 epidemic. Read More

HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Looks at a significant milestone in disability policy, mental health parity, and enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Read More

DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Describes recent federal efforts to provide relief for student loan borrowers and pending federal legislation. Read More

QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL)  

  • Availability Of Mental Telehealth Services In The U.S. 

  • Lack Of Reliable Transportation For Daily Living Among Adults: United States, 2022

  • Alzheimer’s Earlier Disease Detection

  • The Fate Of Drug Discovery In Academia Read More

OBTAINABLE RESOURCES 

  • Racial/Ethnic Differences In Health Insurance Coverage

  • Promoting Equity Health And Health Care

  • Medically Underserved Cancer Care Communities Read More

TREATING PATIENTS WHO KVETCH

Refers to encounters with individuals who have long lists of complaints. Read More

WOMEN’S HEALTH THROUGHOUT THE LIFE COURSE

Pertains to how these individuals tend to be underserved by the health care community. Read More

TRENDS is the official newsletter of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (122 C St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C., 20001. Tel: 202-237-6481) Trends is published 10 times each year and is available on the Association’s website at www.asahp.org. For more information, contact the editor, Thomas W. Elwood, Dr.PH.

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