This cross-sectional study explores whether the health improvements of people with diabetes have matched the economic progress of this patient population. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/V6nFz07

This Viewpoint discusses the possibilities of a nutrition-focused Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pilot program and proposes next steps to strengthen SNAP’s nutrition policy. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/Z0xNo2v

This JAMA Forum discusses the recent funding cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the potential ramifications of these cuts on global health and the health of individuals in the US. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/zDhnsvt

This cross-sectional survey study estimates the prevalence of illicit opioid use, including illicitly manufactured fentanyl, and initial opioid exposure among those reporting illicit opioid use. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/xNy402G

This Viewpoint discusses the challenges in creating integrated care for dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and presents policy recommendations for increasing enrollment in integrated plans. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/Rjqc7le

This JAMA Forum discusses the potential downsides of reorganization of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including introducing inefficiencies, and provides examples of past restructuring efforts. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/lRSwLay

This Viewpoint discusses the US Food and Drug Administration’s proposal for a collaborative approach toward clarifying the informed consent process for potential clinical trial participants. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/kceYmlK

This JAMA Forum discusses the effects of discriminatory policies on mental health, ways that antidiscrimination policies protect mental health outcomes, and how promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies benefits everyone. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/EHiLhgk

This cohort study aims to determine if treatment with buprenorphine among mothers with opioid use disorder in pregnancy is associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes compared to no treatment. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/Xj8qdWh

This cross-sectional study compares characteristics between participants in Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health with Medicare Shared Savings Program and the broader pool of Medicare beneficiaries, organizations, and clinicians. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/x2wu9V3

This economic evaluation estimates the 10-year net fiscal impact of expanded Medicare coverage for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for obesity treatment. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/xgCX6tT

This Special Communication describes China’s achievements as of 2024 in improving social health insurance schemes. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/7GIVO2L

This Viewpoint discusses the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, an episode-based bundled payment model focused on 5 surgical conditions, its limitations as a driver for decarbonization, and policy recommendations for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other federal agencies. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/2tgOqk1

This JAMA Forum discusses the current climate of uncertainty in scientific research and suggests mechanisms to support early career scientists. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/s9iV0v1

This cohort study evaluated the association between medical debt among US adults and forgoing mental health care due to cost in the subsequent year. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/jNsbJ3y

This cohort study assesses whether calcimimetic prescriptions increased following the Transitional Drug Add-On Payment Adjustment policy among patients subject to high out-of-pocket costs. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/u7yKqUF

This cross-sectional study evaluates the association of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program−authorized retailer access with diet quality among program recipients. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/rPdEjQA

This Viewpoint advocates for the use of federally qualified health centers in providing pediatric eye care in the US. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/c8FSn35

This cross-sectional study analyzes the use of 10 no-cost preventive services by individuals with employer-sponsored health insurance, which may be threatened by the upcoming Kennedy v Braidwood Supreme Court case. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/I3iJKAY

This cohort study analyzes whether care continuity with the predialysis nephrologist is associated with dialysis start quality, downstream outcomes associated with facility quality, and racial disparities in dialysis start quality. from JAMA Health Forum New Online https://ift.tt/hrligWA