On August 24, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a final recommendation advising healthcare providers to screen for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 to 70 who are overweight or obese. Read More
Since the 2003-04 school year, ACHI has been analyzing and reporting on public school students’ body mass index (BMI) measurements and weight status to study trends. Recently, our focus has shifted to identifying individual and neighborhood-level characteristics associated with childhood obesity. We also study how weight status in young children changes as children get older. The goal of this research is to help guide the development of public policies to combat the childhood obesity epidemic. Read More
Following strong adoption early in the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth continues to have high utilization nationally, according to a July 9 report analyzing trends in telehealth use before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Author Craig Wilson, JD, MPADirector, Health Policy501-526-2244 Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* The maximum penalty for large hospitals that fail to post their prices online as required under … Read more Read More
