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July 2018 0

Unfair Advantage

Medicare Advantage rankings penalize plans serving disadvantaged populations, study finds.

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  Our researchers have developed a revolutionary tool to assess and treat #dehydration caused by #diarrhea. Published in The Lancet Global Health, our research shows FluidCalc outperforms current standards, offering a lifeline to millions, especially in low-income countries.“If we can get this tool to be used on a large scale, we estimate that it will save hundreds of thousands of lives each year," says first author Adam C. Levine, MD, MPH, a professor of emergency medicine and of health services, policy, and practice.More: ow.ly/2MxV50RgwVM ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  Recent tensions between NYC police and violence interrupters underscore the complex dynamics of crime prevention strategies in urban communities.“Some of the most effective violence interrupters aren’t far removed from the violence,” said Assistant Professor Brandon del Pozo “Their commitment to ending it is what makes them valuable. But that also is viewed with skepticism.”More from The New York Times: ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  Wondering about the future of IVF? As Alabama resumes fertility treatments, the legal landscape is uncertain. #IVF seemed protected "because in so many ways you could look at IVF as a pro-life proposition..." says Professor Eli Adashi.Why some physicians say they are worried: ow.ly/O8aU50RewBy ... See MoreSee Less
  
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