Hi, My name is Dr. Ben King and I’m the new Chair of the Medical Care section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). I am beyond excited about what the next couple of years have in store for us as a professional organization. I also recognize that we are entering a time of immense… Read More »

The Medical Care Blog

03.12.2024

Women’s Health is More than Just Reproductive Health - The Medical Care Blog

Women’s health is a broad and multifaceted concept that extends far beyond reproductive anatomy and sexual health...[read more]

The Medical Care Blog

22.11.2024

The Price of Paxlovid Deserves Renewed Scrutiny - The Medical Care Blog

As with many drugs in the United States, the price of Paxlovid deserves renewed scrutiny. We need to question and challenge the high price.

The Medical Care Blog

12.11.2024

The Origin, Public Health Significance, and Meaning of Veterans Day - The Medical Care Blog

Veterans Day is a day to recognize and honor those who served in the Armed Forces. Retired Sergeant First Class...[read more].

The Medical Care Blog

09.11.2024

Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits - The Medical Care Blog

A federal watchdog audit identified billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits...[read more].

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01.11.2024

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Racial Residential Segregation - The Medical Care Blog

This podcast discusses how racial residential segregation is one of the fundamental causes of racial and ethnic health inequities.

The Medical Care Blog

26.10.2024

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull's-Eye - The Medical Care Blog

Health care is now front and center in the final sprint to the presidential election, and the outcome will shape the Affordable Care Act.

The Medical Care Blog

18.10.2024

Centering Disability Justice in Climate Change Efforts - The Medical Care Blog

The impacts of the climate crisis are magnified for people with disabilities. Centering disability justice in climate change efforts is a public health imperative.

The Medical Care Blog

11.10.2024

Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy - The Medical Care Blog

It's election season. And time to compare the candidates for president on their health policy positions.

The Medical Care Blog

27.09.2024

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Celebrating Our Blogiversary - The Medical Care Blog

Celebrating our 10 year blogiversary! Our co-editors talk shop and explain why, when, and how to blog about research

The Medical Care Blog

20.09.2024

4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead You on Measles and More - The Medical Care Blog

It’s going to get worse, largely because a growing number of parents are deciding not to get their children a vaccine against... [continued]

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13.09.2024

Trump, Harris Spar Over Abortion Rights and Obamacare in Their First Face-Off - The Medical Care Blog

The two presidential candidates covered a wide range of issues — from job and inflation numbers to abortion and immigration. [read more]

The Medical Care Blog

05.09.2024

Be Less of an Individual. On Climate with Bill McKibben - The Medical Care Blog

Caring about climate can feel isolating. But working together--being just a little less of an individual--can be uplifting. Here's how.

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31.08.2024

First, Love Your Community: On Community Environmental Activism With mark! Lopez - The Medical Care Blog

Love is the first step that anybody can take to help and protect their community. But it is hard because communities may be filled with pain.

The Medical Care Blog

23.08.2024

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Local Climate Impact - The Medical Care Blog

This month's podcast focuses on the Local Climate Impact pilot w/ special guests Aditya Vadalkar, Bahamin Ayla Akhtari, and Sourabh Deshmukh.

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15.08.2024

Every Little Bit Helps: On Climate Change and Hope With Sammy Roth and Caleigh Wells - The Medical Care Blog

Takeaways from conversations with climate journalists on what public health can do on climate change. The answer: every little bit helps.

The Medical Care Blog

02.08.2024

Ready or Not: Primary Care Must Prepare for Climate Change - The Medical Care Blog

Primary care faces challenges with managing climate-driven health problems, and must prepare for climate change discussions with patients.

The Medical Care Blog

26.07.2024

Survival of the Biggest: Consolidation is Reshaping Primary Care - The Medical Care Blog

Consolidation, broadly, and private equity, specifically, is threatening the survival of primary care ... [read more]

The Medical Care Blog

18.07.2024

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Ocean Health and Human Health - The Medical Care Blog

Why should public health and medical students, practitioners, and researchers care about ocean health? Watch to find out!

The Medical Care Blog

12.07.2024

Private In-equity: Whose Interests Do We Serve? - The Medical Care Blog

Private equity has targeted elder and primary care for a quick investment return leaving long-term inequities with significant implications..

The Medical Care Blog

05.07.2024

Utilization of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ Service - The Medical Care Blog

First, we highlight a Symposium on Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies and 988 being held by the Medical Care section of the APHA.

The Medical Care Blog

29.06.2024

A Series on Climate Change and Hope - The Medical Care Blog

Climate change is a bleak story. In coming weeks, a series of posts will explore how to maintain hope in the face of climate change.

The Medical Care Blog

20.06.2024

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias - The Medical Care Blog

A round-table discussion on disparities in the prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias (ADRD)

The Medical Care Blog

14.06.2024

Successful Aging for LGBTQ+ Older Adults - The Medical Care Blog

This article explores strategies to promote successful aging for older LGBTQ+ adults and recommendations for inclusive policy and practice.

The Medical Care Blog

08.06.2024

Food is Medicine – and Should Be Treated Like It - The Medical Care Blog

Food is medicine programs like medically tailored meals improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

The Medical Care Blog

01.06.2024

Protecting Black Maternal Health Through Provider Diversity, Innovative Programs - The Medical Care Blog

Protecting Black Maternal Health And Improving Workforce Diversity After The End Of Affirmative Action:

The Medical Care Blog

25.05.2024

Selling Fear at a High Price - The Medical Care Blog

I asked the question as a panelist at a health equity gathering, “Who does our health system serve?”. As a family medicine physician...

The Medical Care Blog

17.05.2024

Post-Dobbs Situation Report - The Medical Care Blog

Abortion policies are having spillover effects across the US, but especially in states with restrictive policies.

The Medical Care Blog

11.05.2024

Alabama embryo ruling threatens in-vitro fertilization access - The Medical Care Blog

After seemingly endless negative pregnancy tests and a few early losses, I felt that in-vitro fertilization (IVF)... [read more]

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03.05.2024

Impacts of Climate Change on Health and Health Care Utilization - The Medical Care Blog

The editors and contributors recently authored and signed onto a special consensus statement about climate change...[Read more]

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26.04.2024

Connections between planetary and human health - The Medical Care Blog

The health of our planet is inextricably linked to human health. Fixes to many of our health challenges can come from our natural world.

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Defense of Medicaid in an Era of Government Efficiency - The Medical Care Blog

As States Mull Medicaid Work Requirements, Two With Experience Scale Back - The Medical Care Blog

Chappell Roan finally got us all talking about the uninsured again - The Medical Care Blog

Surveying Health Outcomes - The Medical Care Blog

The Social Drivers of Brain Health - The Medical Care Blog

Project 2025 and Public Health - The Medical Care Blog

Why Adults Should Play More in 2025- The Medical Care Blog

Political Determinants of Health: A Consensus Statement for 2025 - The Medical Care Blog

Reflecting on a Year of Public Health and Climate Change - The Medical Care Blog

Medical Care Update: Incoming Chair's Message - The Medical Care Blog

Women’s Health is More than Just Reproductive Health - The Medical Care Blog

The Price of Paxlovid Deserves Renewed Scrutiny - The Medical Care Blog

The Origin, Public Health Significance, and Meaning of Veterans Day - The Medical Care Blog

Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits - The Medical Care Blog

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Racial Residential Segregation - The Medical Care Blog

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull's-Eye - The Medical Care Blog

Centering Disability Justice in Climate Change Efforts - The Medical Care Blog

Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy - The Medical Care Blog

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Celebrating Our Blogiversary - The Medical Care Blog

4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead You on Measles and More - The Medical Care Blog

Trump, Harris Spar Over Abortion Rights and Obamacare in Their First Face-Off - The Medical Care Blog

Be Less of an Individual. On Climate with Bill McKibben - The Medical Care Blog

First, Love Your Community: On Community Environmental Activism With mark! Lopez - The Medical Care Blog

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Local Climate Impact - The Medical Care Blog

Every Little Bit Helps: On Climate Change and Hope With Sammy Roth and Caleigh Wells - The Medical Care Blog

Ready or Not: Primary Care Must Prepare for Climate Change - The Medical Care Blog

Survival of the Biggest: Consolidation is Reshaping Primary Care - The Medical Care Blog

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Ocean Health and Human Health - The Medical Care Blog

Private In-equity: Whose Interests Do We Serve? - The Medical Care Blog

Utilization of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ Service - The Medical Care Blog

A Series on Climate Change and Hope - The Medical Care Blog

Healthy Intersections Podcast: Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias - The Medical Care Blog

Successful Aging for LGBTQ+ Older Adults - The Medical Care Blog

Food is Medicine – and Should Be Treated Like It - The Medical Care Blog

Protecting Black Maternal Health Through Provider Diversity, Innovative Programs - The Medical Care Blog

Selling Fear at a High Price - The Medical Care Blog

Post-Dobbs Situation Report - The Medical Care Blog

Alabama embryo ruling threatens in-vitro fertilization access - The Medical Care Blog

Impacts of Climate Change on Health and Health Care Utilization - The Medical Care Blog

Connections between planetary and human health - The Medical Care Blog

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