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.

Burnout

Mentoring to Reduce Burnout: A Proposition for Surgeons in the Blue Zone

April 1, 2024

Mentoring young surgeons with a retiree workforce may be an untapped way to reduce burnout.

Veterans' Health, PACT Act, MISSION Act, S.106

Advancements in VA Healthcare: Examining the Impact of Legislative Acts

March 15, 2024

Two significant legislation in recent years have improved veterans’ health and another bill is on the horizon.

Mental health

SB 43: Updating California’s Conservatorship Law

March 1, 2024

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Pharmacist

Legislation Empowers Pharmacists to Address HIV Disparities in California

February 15, 2024

Latest California legislation aims to improve pharmacy-based PrEP to address disparities in HIV treatment.

Female Doctor Uses Tablet to Show X-Ray to Patient

Navigating the Digital Wave: Data Privacy Challenges in the Healthcare Sector

February 1, 2024

Digital innovations in healthcare are on the rise along with data breaches.

Pharmacist helping a people buying medicine at the drugstore

AB 1286: Addressing Understaffing and Medication Errors at Corporate, Retail Pharmacy Chains

January 15, 2024

AB 1286 introduces regulations to address pharmacy understaffing and medication errors at retail chain pharmacies.

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Medicare

Access to Physicians Who See Medicare Patients Threatened

January 1, 2024

Payment cuts to the physicians who treat Medicare patients threaten care access.

Climate change, Mental health

Mitigating Climate-Change Anxiety in the Developing World: A Global Health Imperative

December 15, 2023

Climate-change has a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of vulnerable people and communities worldwide.

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Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan, Public accountability, Healthcare resource allocation

Responsible Resource Allocation: Oregon’s Approach to Setting Healthcare Priorities

December 1, 2023

Oregon’s approach to making decisions on healthcare resource allocation has several advantages.

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.