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

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.

Go Flat Movement, Mastectomy, Breast cancer

The Go Flat Movement in Breast Cancer: Awareness and Legislation Needed

June 15, 2023

More legislative action is needed to support various options for reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer.

TRIUMPH for New Moms Act, Maternal Mental Health, Support, Mothers

Maternal Mental Health: More Meaningful Measures for Moms

June 1, 2023

The TRIUMPH for New Moms Act is an important step to better support mothers but more is needed.

Maternal Health, Black Women’s Health, Doula, Partnership, Provider

Building Healthy Systems: Doulas as Partners in Maternal Health

May 15, 2023

Doulas as Medicare/Medi-Cal providers will bolster the need for a collective impact approach in health systems

Burnout, Workforce

Caring for our Healthcare Workforce Post Pandemic

May 2, 2023

Healthcare workers are essential in care delivery. How can we care for those who care for others?

Pharmacist, Burnout

Turbulence In the Profession of Pharmacy

April 15, 2023

Retail pharmacy workforce conditions compromise the healthcare of populations that rely on their accessibility.

Behavioral Health, COVID-19, Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), Workforce

Behavioral Health Post COVID-19: The Shifting Landscape

April 1, 2023

COVID-19 nearly broke our aging behavioral health system. What happens next?

California cancer registry, health disparities, SB344

The California Cancer Registry: A Golden Source of Cancer Information from the Golden State

March 14, 2023

The state of California provides a rich source of cancer information to help improve cancer care.

Girls in public restroom with tampon vending machine stock illustration

Period Poverty, Menstrual product access, Student health

Padding on Support: Free Menstrual Products for Students

March 1, 2023

Periods can be costly. What policies exist to improve access to menstrual products? Read on to find out.