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Lower-Emission Inhaler Research Published in JAMA Network Open and Featured in Media Coverage
Dr. Ashwaghosha Parthasarathi, Dr. Soko Setoguchi, and colleagues published the research letter “Insurance Coverage and Access Requirements for Lower-Emission Inhalers in US Commercial Health Plans” in JAMA Network Open.
The study examined insurance coverage and access requirements for lower-emission inhalers used in asthma and COPD care. The findings also received media coverage under the headline “Insurance Formularies Holding Up Lower-Emission Asthma, COPD Inhalers.”
Media Spotlight
Dr. Catherine Chen Featured on the New Jersey NJ HeatRx Website
CCHH faculty member Dr. Catherine Chen was featured on the official State of New Jersey NJ HeatRx website, where she discusses the importance of understanding how different types of heat can affect health.
In her feature, “Not All Heat Is Created Equal,” Dr. Chen explains how factors such as humidity, rising nighttime temperatures, and urban heat islands can affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature and increase the health impacts of extreme heat.
The feature also includes a related video with Dr. Chen providing practical information to help individuals better understand heat risks and protect themselves and their families.