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Policy Research Report
SNAP on College Campuses: Findings and Recommendations to Address Food Insecurity
This report provides evidence on effective campus-based and program practices in California for connecting students to CalFresh, the state’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Policy Research Report
SNAP on College Campuses: Findings and Recommendations to Address Food Insecurity
This report provides evidence on effective campus-based and program practices in California for connecting students to CalFresh, the state’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Journal Article
Cannabis Use Among Informal Caregiveers Over 50: Findings From the California Health Interview Survey
Despite the availability of evidence-based therapeutics and supports, informal primary care partners of older adults are using cannabis as an unproven, potentially harmful, alternative for reducing physical burden and psychological distress.
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Cannabis Use Among Informal Caregiveers Over 50: Findings From the California Health Interview Survey
Despite the availability of evidence-based therapeutics and supports, informal primary care partners of older adults are using cannabis as an unproven, potentially harmful, alternative for reducing physical burden and psychological distress.
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Assessing Public Support for Air Pollution Mitigation and Control Policies: Health, Socioeconomic, and Ideological Predictors in an Overburdened and Vulnerable Region of the U.S.
This study examined favorability for air pollution mitigation policies, interventions, and identified predictors amongst residents in the the San Joaquin Valley. Authors used an online survey asked about health status and conditions, self-protective behaviors, attitudes toward air pollution recommendations, air quality information knowledge and mitigation behaviors, as well as whether their views were favorable or unfavorable towards policy and interventions.
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Assessing Public Support for Air Pollution Mitigation and Control Policies: Health, Socioeconomic, and Ideological Predictors in an Overburdened and Vulnerable Region of the U.S.
This study examined favorability for air pollution mitigation policies, interventions, and identified predictors amongst residents in the the San Joaquin Valley. Authors used an online survey asked about health status and conditions, self-protective behaviors, attitudes toward air pollution recommendations, air quality information knowledge and mitigation behaviors, as well as whether their views were favorable or unfavorable towards policy and interventions.
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Tobacco Disparities Among California Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: Factors Related to Electronic Smoking Devices and Cigarette Use
Associations between sociodemographic factors and both e-cigarette use and cigarette use were examined in this study to understand differences in smoking device choice among racial and ethnic minority populations. The study used data from the 2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).
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Tobacco Disparities Among California Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: Factors Related to Electronic Smoking Devices and Cigarette Use
Associations between sociodemographic factors and both e-cigarette use and cigarette use were examined in this study to understand differences in smoking device choice among racial and ethnic minority populations. The study used data from the 2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).
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Editorial: National Trends in Child Mental Health Disorders Signal Opportunities and Challenges for Precision Child Psychiatry

Improving access to child mental health care is a national priority area. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral health education, training and community programs to help address mental health and substance use conditions.

One of the 4 guiding principles of SAMHSA's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a commitment to data and evidence to inform resource allocation, with priority on timely, high-quality data. The Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS) is an integrated statistical data system that provides information at national, state, and local levels on the facilities and services available for substance abuse and mental health in the United States, as well as characteristics of individuals receiving care.

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Editorial: National Trends in Child Mental Health Disorders Signal Opportunities and Challenges for Precision Child Psychiatry

Improving access to child mental health care is a national priority area. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral health education, training and community programs to help address mental health and substance use conditions.

One of the 4 guiding principles of SAMHSA's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a commitment to data and evidence to inform resource allocation, with priority on timely, high-quality data. The Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS) is an integrated statistical data system that provides information at national, state, and local levels on the facilities and services available for substance abuse and mental health in the United States, as well as characteristics of individuals receiving care.

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Coding Intensity Variation in Medicare Advantage
In 2023, Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment surpassed 50% of eligible Medicare patients. MA payments rely on risk scores from prior-year diagnoses, incentivizing intensive coding. Authors estimated coding inflation using a novel method based on plan-level mortality rates, applied to 2014 data.
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Coding Intensity Variation in Medicare Advantage
In 2023, Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment surpassed 50% of eligible Medicare patients. MA payments rely on risk scores from prior-year diagnoses, incentivizing intensive coding. Authors estimated coding inflation using a novel method based on plan-level mortality rates, applied to 2014 data.
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Barriers and Facilitators to Video Telehealth Use in Low-Income Hispanic Patients: A Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective
This study utilizes the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to assess correlates of the intention to utilize video consultations among low-income Hispanic patients.
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Barriers and Facilitators to Video Telehealth Use in Low-Income Hispanic Patients: A Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective
This study utilizes the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to assess correlates of the intention to utilize video consultations among low-income Hispanic patients.
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The Association Between Physician Sex and Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some studies found that patients treated by female physicians may experience better outcomes, as well as lower health care costs than those treated by male physicians. Physician-patient sex concordance may also contribute to better patient outcomes.
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The Association Between Physician Sex and Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some studies found that patients treated by female physicians may experience better outcomes, as well as lower health care costs than those treated by male physicians. Physician-patient sex concordance may also contribute to better patient outcomes.
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An Examination of Ambulatory Care Code Specificity Utilization in ICD-10-CM Compared to ICD-9-CM: Implications for ICD-11 Implementation
This study aims to determine whether the increased specificity contained in ICD-10-CM is utilized in the ambulatory care setting and inform an evidence-based approach to evaluate ICD-11 content for implementation planning in the United States.
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An Examination of Ambulatory Care Code Specificity Utilization in ICD-10-CM Compared to ICD-9-CM: Implications for ICD-11 Implementation
This study aims to determine whether the increased specificity contained in ICD-10-CM is utilized in the ambulatory care setting and inform an evidence-based approach to evaluate ICD-11 content for implementation planning in the United States.
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Association Between Governmental Spending on Social Services and Health Care Use Among Low-Income Older Adults
Authors evaluate the associations between county-level social spending and individual-level health care utilization among low-income Medicare beneficiaries, aged ≥65 years, from 2016 to 2018.
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Association Between Governmental Spending on Social Services and Health Care Use Among Low-Income Older Adults
Authors evaluate the associations between county-level social spending and individual-level health care utilization among low-income Medicare beneficiaries, aged ≥65 years, from 2016 to 2018.