Continued news coverage of a new federally funded OHSU research initiative to make the human eye a window revealing the earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease. Lei Wang, Ph.D., says, “The retina is a neural sensory extension of the brain. If we can detect a buildup of amyloid in the retina, it may be possible to flag early-stage Alzheimer’s among patients who aren’t yet experiencing any symptoms.”

The OHSU board of directors announces a special public meeting regarding a resolution to authorize the OHSU president to enter negotiations with the NIH about potentially transitioning the Oregon National Primate Research Center into a primate sanctuary.

Willamette Week reports that Oregon lawmakers are considering reducing funding for medical residency programs amid discussions about health care workforce needs. At OHSU, reduced funding would result in a 10% cut to an incoming class. Joyce Hollander-Rodriguez, M.D., notes that a doctor shortage undermines health care nationwide, and medical residency programs are the bottleneck. Plus, physicians who study in Oregon tend to stay in Oregon.

Ghost providers — clinicians listed as available for Medicaid patients but not actually providing care to them — are making it harder for these patients to access health care services. “If patients aren’t able to access the care they need, they may delay or forego care altogether, which is not only bad for patient outcomes but also bad for the health system overall,” says Jane Zhu, M.D.

Ghost providers — clinicians listed as available for Medicaid patients but not actually providing care to them — are making it harder for these patients to access health care services. “If patients aren’t able to access the care they need, they may delay or forego care altogether, which is not only bad for patient outcomes but also bad for the health system overall,” says Jane Zhu, M.D.

Ghost providers — clinicians listed as available for Medicaid patients but not actually providing care to them — are making it harder for these patients to access health care services. “If patients aren’t able to access the care they need, they may delay or forego care altogether, which is not only bad for patient outcomes but also bad for the health system overall,” says Jane Zhu, M.D.

Science Alert reports on a new study about the benefits of semaglutide, quoting co-author Rodica Pop-Busui, M.D., and colleagues: “These data support the potential benefit of oral semaglutide in reducing heart failure events in people with type 2 diabetes and heart conditions."

Wired magazine interviews Diane Stadler, Ph.D., R.D.N., L.D., about using a continuous glucose monitor for the purpose of eating a healthier diet as opposed to managing diabetes. She says, “I am a strong proponent of using technology to increase the amount of information that people can handle to make better lifestyle changes.”

Almost a third of physicians enrolled in Medicaid nationwide don’t actually care for a single patient covered by Medicaid insurance, according to new OHSU-led research. Jane Zhu, M.D., says, “If patients aren’t able to access the care they need, they may delay or forego care altogether, which is not only bad for patient outcomes, but also bad for the health system overall.”

Ghost providers — clinicians listed as available for Medicaid patients but not actually providing care to them — are making it harder for these patients to access health care services. “If patients aren’t able to access the care they need, they may delay or forego care altogether, which is not only bad for patient outcomes but also bad for the health system overall,” says Jane Zhu, M.D.