Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Author: Baylor MEERM 628
Health Policy Journal Club brings students together with multi-specialty faculty and members of health care teams across Houston to discuss recent evidence from the field of health services research. The studies selected for discussion always have implications for the practice of medicine and are useful for learning about various aspects of the American health care system.
The Chaos of Health Care Costs
Two people receiving nearly identical services might pay vastly different amounts Continue Reading …
Should We Promote E-Cigs for Harm Reduction
E-cigs might be better for quitting based on this study but effects on youth and VALI suggest caution before promoting e-cigs as a harm reduction strategy. Continue Reading …
Questioning Universal Background Checks
Background checks only work if they actually do a thorough vetting. Talk to your Senator about HR8.
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We Can Protect Seniors for $1 per Month
Out of pocket spending cap on Part D drugs would increase monthly premiums by $1.31 Continue Reading …
Scheduled Dialysis for the Undocumented
Providing schedule dialysis for undocumented immigrants save lives and cuts costs Continue Reading …