Telemedicine benefits people with disabilities.
Due to the Covid-19 public health emergency, the government has relaxed telemedicine rules to ease the burden of going to clinics. This has made daily affairs easier for many patients, especially those with mobility problems.
But as lawmakers consider whether to extend pandemic-era rules that expanded access to virtual visits for Medicare beneficiaries, advocates for persons with disabilities are skeptical that financial incentives for providers will benefit. I am afraid that it may turn into a dangerous situation.
They hope Congress will update the rule, which could expire as early as next June, but there are some possible safeguards.
- Reimbursement rates that do not over-encourage telemedicine at the expense of in-person care
- non-discrimination protection Ensuring telemedicine platforms work for people with disabilities
- Expansion of broadband access Making telemedicine accessible to more people
Federal data shows that patients with disabilities in states such as California, New York and Massachusetts use telemedicine more frequently than those in the South.
“I am very annoyed On this conversation about remote healthcare and remote work as a panacea solution,” said Maria Town, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities. “For many people with disabilities telemedicine is a real boon. For others it really just adds to the barriers they are already experiencing.”
High demand: Pandemic waivers by the Department of Health and Human Services freed Medicare from stringent telemedicine restrictions, made it easier to access virtual care, and made it possible to pay more for telemedicine.
According to federal data, people who use Medicare because of their disability are about twice as likely to use telemedicine as those who use Medicare because of their age.
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As a result, people with disabilities, especially those living in areas with limited broadband, suffer when health care providers favor telemedicine or reduce in-person options.
“For diagnosis, [an in-person visit] Rupa Valdes, Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia, said: “Positioning the camera can be difficult for people with disabilities, so the quality of interactions and what clinicians can assess may not be correct.”
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Workplace Wellness Programs May Change Quiet retirees turn into productive employees, according to Public Health Director Vivek Murthy.
Mercy has Basic concept It aims to mitigate the silent smoking cessation phenomenon where employers are not doing their best to promote health and wellness.
the problem got attention Because the lines between work and home have blurred during the pandemic.
Murthy’s therapy doesn’t just reward employees for how many steps they take. Centered around “Worker Voice and Equity,” its five elements are:
- protection from harm
- connection and community
- growth opportunities
- work life harmony
- what is important at work
It may sound crude to HR departments, but Murthy lays down the principles. “It can guide leaders, managers and supervisors and empower employees. ”
The proletariat answers: A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found that 81 percent of workers The associations surveyed said they would investigate how well employers support their employees’ mental health when changing jobs.
The most popular mental health support mentioned was what many white-collar workers got more of during the pandemic:
- flexible working hours
- Respect for vacation
- Ability to work remotely
- 4 days a week
his house call On the podcast, Murthy offers more advice on how to “navigate life’s turmoil and uncertainty to find meaning and joy.”
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fungi that cause infections It poses a deadly threat to immunocompromised people and is becoming more common and resistant to treatment.
In a new report, the World Health Organization has highlighted four fungal pathogens as particularly dangerous.
- Cryptococcus neoformanscan cause meningitis
- Candida auriscaused a fatal infection in a health care facility
- Aspergillus fumigatusthreatens people with weakened immune systems
- Candida albicanscause vaginal thrush or yeast infections
The WHO said on Tuesday that countries should strengthen laboratory capacity and oversight, invest in research and development of new treatments and tests, and train health workers about risks.
price: of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates About 7,200 people in the United States will die from fungal diseases in 2021, The Wall Street Journal reported.
treatment: They are limited, with only four antifungal drugs on the market and few in development.
of Some treatment options exist It is toxic to serious fungal infections, the journal reported. No new class has been approved for treating critical illness in over 20 years.
There is also a lack of rapid tests to detect fungi, and those that exist are not widely available or affordable.
