Health Policy Connection | Institute for Health Policy Leadership

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The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.

vaccine

RFK Jr. and A New Era for Vaccine Policy: Shifting Priorities in Public Health

July 1, 2025

The newly appointed CDC vaccine panel may shift the priorities of future vaccine policies and insurance coverage.

Pharmacist

Embedded Expertise: Integration of Pharmacists in Neurology Clinics

June 15, 2025

Pharmacists improve access and care in neurology clinics by managing complex meds and enhancing care coordination.

patient looking at tablet with their provider

Transitional care, Patient Safety, Readmission

Transitional Care Management: Ensuring Patient Safety

June 1, 2025

Transitional care management reduces 30-day readmission rates, improves patient safety, and enhances clinical outcomes.

Transportation, Rural Settings, access, Higher Healthcare Costs

How Transportation Barriers in Rural Communities Drive Up Costs

May 15, 2025

Transportation in rural areas reduces healthcare costs, improves access to care, and enhances overall health outcomes.

telehealth, Mental health, Patient navigator, Refugees

How Patient Navigators Can Support Refugee Mental Health

May 1, 2025

Patient navigators can be instrumental in improving the mental health of refugees.

California, Behavioral Health, Proposition 1, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

What the Passage of Prop 1 Means for California and Behavioral Health

April 15, 2025

What will the passage of California’s Proposition 1 really do for behavioral health?

oral cancer, health disparities, Jaw in a day, Cancer reconstruction

The Surgeon’s Role in Providing Equitable Oral Cancer Care to the Diverse Population in the Inland Empire

April 1, 2025

A multi-disciplinary approach can address current challenges in delivering equitable care to oral cancer patients.

Senior female nurse carefully takes newborn from mid adult mother

Maternal Health, health disparities, Vulnerable women

Call to Prioritize Maternal Health for Vulnerable Women

March 15, 2025

It is time to stop preventable deaths of vulnerable US women during pregnancy and childbirth.

American Flag and the United States Constitution

Trump Administration

Navigating the Storm: Is the U.S. in a Constitutional Crisis?

March 1, 2025

The Trump administration’s flurry of executive actions has raised concerns about a potential constitutional crisis.

paper with words about drugs on it with handcuffs and drugs

California Proposition 36, Harm Reduction, Decriminalization Policies, Substance Use, Treatment Access, Evidence-based drug policies

The Cost of Criminalization: Why California Needs a Public Health Approach to Substance Use

February 15, 2025

Proposition 36 does not solve addiction. See how focusing on treatment over punishment creates lasting change.