Media Literacy
Media literacy allows people to critically analyze stories that are presented in the media and to figure out what to trust and share. In fact,…
Month: January 2024
San Antonio: Learn How Cancer Impacts Latinos (En Español)!
You are invited to join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for a free Spanish-language event in San Antonio to help Latinos learn and respond to th…
This US-Indian Satellite Will Monitor Earth’s Changing Frozen Regions
NISAR, the soon-to-launch radar satellite from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will measure some key Earth vital signs, from the health of…
Assessing Value-Based Payment Policies for Rural Areas
In 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a goal to have all Original Medicare (fee-for-service) beneficiaries in care rel…
CMS’ Proposed Rule Addresses Appeals Rights for Certain Changes in Patient Status
The proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is in response to a federal court ruling that affects Medicare beneficiaries…
Expanded Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Begins
In compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Low-Income Subsidy Program (also known as Extra Help) …
The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health
The plan sets the stage for structural changes – from the federal to state and community levels, both inside and outside of government – that are …
How Does Social Media Impact Teen Health?
Fully 35% of U.S. teens say they are using at least one of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook “almost constantly,” according to Pe…
Donate Blood and Help Save Lives
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when we honor the generosity of America’s blood donors and remind people about the importance of donat…
Study Examines Why Early-Career Physicians Leave First Jobs
Hint: It’s not the money. A joint study conducted in the fall of 2023 by MGMA and Jackson Physician Search sought physicians’ and medical group ad…