The sheer number of people living unsupported with some form of psychological or emotional pain suggests that the traditional laws of supply and demand are not working in the mental health arena. As we close on May, as Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important that we raise public awareness of individuals struggling alone with poor mental health and acknowledge the need for a new paradigm that aligns society’s needs with widely available technological and social connectivity. Today, nearly one in every five adults – over 40 million Americans – experience some form of mental illness in any given year. This is a diverse population. There are those with major psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia, who may require professional in-person care, medication or even hospitalization. But there
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Research Roundup: RUC And Medicare Pay; Rx For Marketplace Patients; Who’s Homebound?
SOURCE: Kaiser Health News – Read entire story here.
Dr. Collins interview with NEJM
NEJM interviews Dr. Collins on what can be expected from the Precision Medicine Initiative.
Continuing America’s Leadership in Medical Innovation for Patients
Testimony by Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Continuing America’s Leadership in Medical Innovation for Patients.
Dr. Collins interviewed for Reuters
For Reuters, Dr. Collins highlights challenges and opportunities of piecing together existing data for the precision medicine program.
Shipments Of Live Anthrax Probed
SOURCE: Kaiser Health News – Read entire story here.
Dr. Collins at the Milken Institute Global Conference
As part of a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference, Dr. Collins presents on the impact of changes in biomedical research funding.
What to Expect in Brain Health Research in 2015
In AARP Bulletin Dr. Collins highlights biomedical breakthroughs to watch for in 2015, including brain health research, targeted therapy for cancer treatment and vaccines trials. AARP. December 2014/January 2015.
Appointment of Dr. Carrie Wolinetz as Associate Director for Science Policy, NIH
This appointment is effective February 23, 2015.
Statement on the Institute of Medicine Report on Sharing Clinical Trial Data
Data sharing is fundamental to NIH’s mission, and the responsible sharing of clinical trials data in ways that protects patient privacy has many important benefits.