JUNE 2023

SEMIOTIC AND LINGUISTIC INFLUENCE

Is about how various “ism” words in current use can have a negative impact on the quality of the interaction between patients and their caregivers. Read More

FEDERAL DEBT CEILING ELATION AND SORROW

Discusses enactment of legislation to prevent the federal government from defaulting on its obligations. Read More

HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Looks at how enrollment in both Medicaid and marketplace plans have reached historic highs in 2023; the effect of non-compete agreements on health care job mobility and wages; and sharing health information. Read More

DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Describes ending the pause on student loan repayments and federal rule proposals. Read More

QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL)  

  • Adults Who Did Not Take Prescribed Medication In Order To Reduce Costs: U.S. 2021

  • Prevalence Of Disability By Occupation Group—-U.S. 2016-2020

  • How Caregiver Speech Can Shape The Infant Brain

  • Enabling Analysis Of Electrocardiograms As Language By A New Deep Learning Approach Read More

OBTAINABLE RESOURCES

  • Ecosystem: Alternative Providers In Context

  • Sponsor Influences On The Quality And Independence Of Health Research

  • Report On The Condition Of Education 2023 Read More

PROVIDER COMMUNICATION AND PATIENT CARE TRANSITIONS

Refers to how inadequate transitions can have a wide range of serious consequences for patients. Read More

USE OF STORY TELLING IN SCIENCE AND HEALTH COMMUNICATION

Pertains to how health professionals can improve the comprehension, engagement, and thoughtful consideration of their intended audience by combining narrative and didactic methods. 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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