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, 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.

Graduate medical education, Decision ownership, Duty hour restriction, Medical decision making

The Importance of Fostering Ownership during Medical Training

February 14, 2023

Decision ownership by residents improves patient care quality, but the new duty-hour regulations may be eroding it.

White tooth with dental instruments on a blue background

Oral Health, Public Health

The Global Impact of Oral Diseases

February 1, 2023

Untreated oral diseases greatly impact global public health and health equity.

jigsaw puzzle of multi ethnic female face

health disparities, Equity, Healthcare Workforce

The Bonus in a Diverse Healthcare Workforce

January 13, 2023

Loma Linda University Health promotes diversity in healthcare workforce, which can improve healthcare disparities.

Discrimination

Combating Islamophobia: Insight from a Recent Study of White Americans Residing in the Inland Empire

January 2, 2023

Islamophobia is highly pervasive in the U.S. and has been shown to negatively influence the health of Muslim Americans.

normal red blood cell and sickle cell flow inside in artery

Sickle cell disease, Sickle cell anemia, Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act, Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022

Legislative Efforts to Improve Care for Sickle Cell Patients

December 12, 2022

Two proposed federal legislation would improve care for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Universal masking, Occupational health and safety, Frontline workers

Beyond Voluntary Compliance: Advocating for the Underlying Policy Benefits of Adopting Universal Masking Options for All Frontline Workers

December 1, 2022

Employer adoption of universal masking for frontline workers as general operating policy will protect health and safety.