Inequalities Found With U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act Requirement
The 1993 US Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements disproportionately exclude women and Black, indigenous, and multiracial workers.
Practice Management
Prescription Drug Dispensing to Children Down During Pandemic
During April to December 2020, prescription drug dispensing to children was 27.1% lower than during the same period in 2019.
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.
Primary Care Plays Key Role in Vaccinating Older Individuals
Primary care physicians may also play important role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic Family Physicians Report Less Burnout
Racially and ethnically underrepresented family physicians report a lower frequency of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than non-underrepresented peers.
Patients of Female Doctors Have Lower In-Hospital Mortality
Findings in Canada when adjusting for hospital and patient characteristics.
Citizenship Impacts Children’s Access to Health Care
Noncitizen children face higher health harms compared with their siblings who have US citizen status.
Neither Remdesivir Nor HCQ Affect Viral Clearance in COVID-19
For hospitalized patients with COVID-19, neither remdesivir nor hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) affects viral clearance.
Complying With HIPAA When Using Social Media
Among other considerations, health care providers must avoid giving individual medical advice.
Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits
Findings seen among patients receiving letter during reopening following cancellation of in-person care during COVID-19.
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