Medical Expenditure Panel Survey

Brightline JAMA Study Finds Costs Associated with Pediatric Mental Health Conditions Have Risen 31%

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Brightline, a comprehensive pediatric behavioral health solution built for children, teens, their parents, and caregivers, published, along with partners, a study today in JAMA Network Open that found that healthcare spending on a child with a mental health condition was associated with $4,361 higher total medical spending on the child in 2021 – a 31.1% increase from 2017.

Key Points: 
  • Not only was pediatric mental health associated with higher total medical spending, but spending was also higher in specific categories, including inpatient stays, outpatient services, drugs, office visits, and emergency department costs, according to study co-author Theoren Loo, a clinical data scientist at Brightline.
  • The research also explores the connection between pediatric mental health conditions and healthcare costs for the family.
  • For households with a pediatric mental health condition, family member spending was $2,337 higher, according to the study.
  • "Our research team's findings indicate both the increased prevalence of pediatric mental health conditions, as well as the burden of soaring medical costs associated with traditional care for children with mental health conditions and their families," said Brightline CEO Naomi Allen.

New Research Shows Two Cups of Tea a Day May Keep the Doctor Away

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While scientific evidence has supported the health properties of tea's bioactive compounds, there is now guidance on how much of these nutrients we need to consume for health benefits. New guidelines published in Advances in Nutrition have extrapolated data from published research to form dietary recommendations for flavan-3-ol intake. This research and guidance is the culmination of a collaboration between the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Science, an international expert panel and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to release recommendations for specific quantities of flavan-3-ols to consume daily to reap health benefits.

Key Points: 
  • New guidelines published in Advances in Nutrition have extrapolated data from published research to form dietary recommendations for flavan-3-ol intake.
  • Data shows that consumption of 400-600mg of flavan-3-ols daily (about 2 cups of brewed green or black tea) can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
  • Flavan-3-ols are plant compounds found in many foods and drinks, such as tea, berries, craisins, apples, and dark chocolate.
  • Following these guidelines, research suggests health benefits can be seen from consuming about two, eight-ounce cups of green or black tea each day.

Study finds Positive Impact Dietary Supplements Have on Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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The cost of hospitalization for those with chronic disease can also impact quality of life.

Key Points: 
  • The cost of hospitalization for those with chronic disease can also impact quality of life.
  • Led by Pharmavite, the makers of Nature Made vitamins and supplements, the study found that cancer survivors who use dietary supplements reported a higher QOL compared to survivors who did not use supplements.
  • Supplement use was associated with an additional 0.48 QALY (Quality Adjusted Life Years; a unit of measure used in the prediction of both quality and duration of life after medical or surgical treatment).
  • "This study reveals the need for dietary supplementation to be part of the post-treatment conversation between patients and their health care providers."

DarioHealth Unveils its Digital Musculoskeletal Solution Dario Move at HLTH 2021

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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DarioHealth offers one of the most comprehensive digital therapeutics solutions on the market - covering multiple chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal and behavioral health within one integrated technology platform.

Key Points: 
  • DarioHealth offers one of the most comprehensive digital therapeutics solutions on the market - covering multiple chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal and behavioral health within one integrated technology platform.
  • Dario's next-generation, AI-powered, digital therapeutic platform supports more than just an individual's disease.
  • Dario provides adaptive, personalized experiences that drive behavior change through evidence-based interventions, intuitive, clinically proven digital tools, high-quality software, and coaching to help individuals improve health and sustain meaningful outcomes.
  • To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com .

Westat Continues the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Household Component (MEPS-HC)

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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ROCKVILLE, Md., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has awarded Westat the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Household Component (MEPS-HC).

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has awarded Westat the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Household Component (MEPS-HC).
  • Westat will make the MEPS-HC multimode capable, and will improve event reporting, as well as computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) design and operations.
  • "Westat is honored to continue to execute the core work of MEPS-HC as well as implement continuous improvements, collaborating closely with AHRQ.
  • Westat provides innovative professional services support to clients in addressing challenges to improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation.