Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
2019 to 2020 Saw 1.5-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy at Birth
Mortality due to COVID-19 had biggest effect on decline in life expectancy for both men and women, all races examined
AI Can Estimate Age Reduction Effect of Face-Lift Surgery
Algorithms can reliably estimate reductions in apparent age after face-lift surgery; reduction correlates with patient satisfaction
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
Drop Seen in Physician Work Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Full-time status significantly declined among female physicians with preschool-aged children
33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019
3.7 million (5.1 percent) children and 28.8 million (14.5 percent) working age adults were uninsured in 2019
2018 to 2020 Saw Large Decrease in Life Expectancy in United States
Decrease in life expectancy larger than that seen in other high-income countries; pronounced decreases seen for Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black populations
Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic
Surge in enrollment during pandemic means that a quarter of the U.S. population is now covered by the public program
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination ID’d Among Health Employees
At MetroHealth System, probability of vaccination up for employees older than 44 years, men, Whites, and Asians
