Gavin draws on more than 25 years of experience in communicating about science, medicine and health policy. She focuses mainly on the research of the 640 health services wonks who belong to the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, who work to understand and improve the safety, quality, equity and affordability of health care. As part of the Michigan Medicine communication team, she has lead responsibility for primary care and mental health topics. Twitter: @Karag
Patients with private insurance or Medicare Advantage could receive large bills for a COVID-19 hospitalization now that waivers of out-of-pocket costs have ended.
Research aims to inform policy and improve equity by showing patients’ out-of-pocket costs for the rest of the screening process for colon, cervical, lung and breast cancer.
Poll finds less than 1 in 3 people over 50 currently use them for any purpose, and only 28% of people with diabetes use them to track blood sugar levels.
Large randomized study of two approaches to support rural primary care providers in caring for people with PTSD or bipolar disorder shows both work.
Older adults got less diabetes and cholesterol screening when their primary care practice or health system left the Shared Savings Program.
A national survey highlights subgroups of people over 50 who might benefit most from counseling and programs designed to reduce risk for them and their children.
