The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Schizophrenia
The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex and serious mental disorder that affects how people perceive and interpret reality. It is characterized by a range of…
Read More →What are the ways of reducing public stigma against seeking mental health treatment?
What are the ways of reducing public stigma against seeking mental health treatment? Public stigma is the negative or discriminatory attitude that others have about mental illness, which…
Read More →The Effect of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs on Opioid Abuse
The Effect of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs on Opioid Abuse Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are state-operated electronic databases that track prescriptions patients receive for opioids or other…
Read More →Nurses’ Scope of Practice and Autonomy Under Nurse Practice Acts
Nurses’ Scope of Practice and Autonomy Under Nurse Practice Acts Nurses are essential members of the health care team who provide safe and competent care to patients. However,…
Read More →Paid family and medical leave legislation and its impact on public health outcomes
Paid family and medical leave legislation and its impact on public health outcomes Paid family and medical leave (PFML) is a policy that allows workers to take time…
Read More →State and Federal Regulation of Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medical Practices
State and Federal Regulation of Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medical Practices === Direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine are two alternative models of primary care delivery…
Read More →Telehealth policy and reimbursement – analyzing the policy gaps
Telehealth policy and reimbursement – analyzing the policy gaps Telehealth is the use of electronic information and communication technologies to deliver health care services and education when the…
Read More →Physician assisted suicide legislation and its effect on end-of-life care
Physician assisted suicide legislation and its effect on end-of-life care Physician assisted suicide (PAS) is a controversial and complex issue that has ethical, legal and social implications for…
Read More →A comparison of medical malpractice legislation in different US states
A comparison of medical malpractice legislation in different US states Medical malpractice is a legal term that refers to the failure of a health care provider to meet…
Read More →Paid sick leave legislation and population health outcomes during infectious disease outbreaks
Paid sick leave legislation and population health outcomes during infectious disease outbreaks Paid sick leave policies aim to support workers’ health and financial security when they fall ill.…
Read More →Have State and Federal Mental Health Parity Laws Reduced Discrimination?
Have State and Federal Mental Health Parity Laws Reduced Discrimination? For many years, those suffering from mental health and substance use disorders faced significant discrimination and barriers to…
Read More →Impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on medical research
Impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on medical research The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that was enacted…
Read More →Right-to-try legislation and access to investigational drugs
Right-to-try legislation and access to investigational drugs Right-to-try legislation is a legal framework that allows patients with life-threatening diseases or conditions to access investigational drugs that have not…
Read More →The relationship between certificate of need laws and healthcare costs
The relationship between certificate of need laws and healthcare costs Certificate of need (CON) laws are state regulations that require healthcare providers to obtain approval from a state…
Read More →Disparities in Access to Reproductive Healthcare under Different State Abortion Laws
Disparities in Access to Reproductive Healthcare under Different State Abortion Laws Reproductive healthcare is a vital component of women’s health and well-being, yet it is under constant threat…
Read More →