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.

Mental health, Empathy

New Trends in Emergency Psychiatric Care

November 15, 2023

A new model of psychiatric emergency care is proving to improve mental health care and access for communities.

gun violence, Mass shootings

A Call for Constitutional Convention: Right to Safety

November 1, 2023

With SJR-7, California becomes the first state to call for a Constitutional Convention on gun safety.

family struggling with home finances and debt

Medicaid

The End of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Leaves Millions without Medicaid Coverage

October 16, 2023

Millions are losing their Medicaid coverage during the “Great Unwinding” process. What can providers do to help?

Image of pills next to a calculator and a stethoscope

Prescription drugs, Fair Price Negotiation Program, Medicare Part D, Prescription drug negotiation, Inflation Reduction Act

First 10 Drugs Selected for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation

October 1, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the 10 drugs up for price negotiation between Medicare and manufacturers.

Workforce, Shortage, Dental Workforce Shortage

Strategies for Addressing the Shortage of Allied Dental Professionals

September 13, 2023

The dental profession faces a critical shortage of its workforce—especially among allied dental professionals.

Maternal mortality, Mental health, Abortion

Saving the Life of a Pregnant Woman

September 1, 2023

Healthcare policies for pregnant women should take mental health conditions into consideration.

Artificial Intelligence/AI, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, National AI Commission Act, Medicare

Guardrails for Rapidly Advancing AI in Healthcare

August 15, 2023

Congress is determined to keep up with the rapid advancement of AI.

Tobacco

California’s Ban on Flavored Tobacco

August 1, 2023

California’s Senate Bill 793 prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco finally went into effect in January 2023.

Pharmacist

AB 317: A Key Step towards Reimbursement for Pharmacy Services

July 13, 2023

California’s AB 317 proposes to allow pharmacists to bill commercial health plans for authorized patient care services.

Online medical webinar and medicine courses: doctor teaching to academic students in the virtual class. Telemedicine, university online study.

telehealth, pandemic

Ready or Not, It Will Come: Training Future Healthcare Professionals for Telehealth

July 1, 2023

Telehealth became a necessity during the pandemic. Training in healthcare must include telehealth competency modules.