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.

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.

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.

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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?

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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.