Lauren Oshman
@loshman.bsky.social
Family physician in Ann Arbor MI, #Familymedicine #QI #research #t2d #obesity #healthequity #maternalchild #SUD #medsky
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Lauren Oshman
@loshman.bsky.social
· Mar 30
Thanks to MedPageToday for covering our @um-ihpi.bsky.social National Poll on Health Aging paper on #obesity coverage in #Medicare (www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/...) 1/2
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"Women are PIs on 58% of the canceled grants, although they are PIs on only 34% of all active NSF grants.
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
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Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF
Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress
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May 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Women are PIs on 58% of the canceled grants, although they are PIs on only 34% of all active NSF grants.
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."
Cara Poland (one of my favorite people!) on "top ten tips" to succeed in #advocacy: never give up, never ever give up, never ever ever give up! #ASAM #ASAM2025 #addictionmed #medsky
a poster that says never ever give up
ALT: a poster that says never ever give up
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April 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cara Poland (one of my favorite people!) on "top ten tips" to succeed in #advocacy: never give up, never ever give up, never ever ever give up! #ASAM #ASAM2025 #addictionmed #medsky
Cara Poland on #advocacy at ASAM ... "We are advocates EVERY DAY!" Advocacy isn't just showing up once a year at a lobby day ... it's showing up and speaking up for our patients and communities. #Michigan #addiction #addictionmedicine #ASAMAnnual #ASAM
April 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Cara Poland on #advocacy at ASAM ... "We are advocates EVERY DAY!" Advocacy isn't just showing up once a year at a lobby day ... it's showing up and speaking up for our patients and communities. #Michigan #addiction #addictionmedicine #ASAMAnnual #ASAM
Dr. Katrina Mark hitting it out of the park at #ASAM25 -- "We need to be careful how we talk to and about pregnant women who use cannabis." #addictionmed #harmreduction
April 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Dr. Katrina Mark hitting it out of the park at #ASAM25 -- "We need to be careful how we talk to and about pregnant women who use cannabis." #addictionmed #harmreduction
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Our members, led by @loshman.bsky.social, recently published findings in @jama.com Network Open about older adults' views of medications to treat #obesity, including Medicare coverage. This news story describes what they found: insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/mos...
Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them: Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
2025 APR 09-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily-- A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance- including Medicare- should cover anti-obesity medica...
insurancenewsnet.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Our members, led by @loshman.bsky.social, recently published findings in @jama.com Network Open about older adults' views of medications to treat #obesity, including Medicare coverage. This news story describes what they found: insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/mos...
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Recent work by @loshman.bsky.social et al on what people over 50 think on this topic: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/... #obesity #healthpolicy
April 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Recent work by @loshman.bsky.social et al on what people over 50 think on this topic: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/... #obesity #healthpolicy
Thank you for sharing our work to improve #SubstanceUsePolicy on #DrugTesting in #Pregnancy. We will keep pushing for evidence-based, ethical care.
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/04/02/h...
#AddictionMedicine #MedSky #FMSky #MedTwitter #MaternalHealth #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy
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#AddictionMedicine #MedSky #FMSky #MedTwitter #MaternalHealth #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy
April 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thank you for sharing our work to improve #SubstanceUsePolicy on #DrugTesting in #Pregnancy. We will keep pushing for evidence-based, ethical care.
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/04/02/h...
#AddictionMedicine #MedSky #FMSky #MedTwitter #MaternalHealth #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/04/02/h...
#AddictionMedicine #MedSky #FMSky #MedTwitter #MaternalHealth #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy
Thanks to @conscienhealth.bsky.social for covering our recent study on #Medicare coverage of #obesity medications. Truly, the US health care system is a sick care system, and a host of policy changes are needed to support preventive care for obesity as well as medications!
Older Americans Say Medicare Should Cover Obesity Medicines - ConscienHealth
Its not even close. A clear majority of older Americans believe Medicare, and health insurance generally, should cover obesity medicines.
conscienhealth.org
March 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thanks to @conscienhealth.bsky.social for covering our recent study on #Medicare coverage of #obesity medications. Truly, the US health care system is a sick care system, and a host of policy changes are needed to support preventive care for obesity as well as medications!
Thanks to MedPageToday for covering our @um-ihpi.bsky.social National Poll on Health Aging paper on #obesity coverage in #Medicare (www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/...) 1/2
March 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to MedPageToday for covering our @um-ihpi.bsky.social National Poll on Health Aging paper on #obesity coverage in #Medicare (www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/...) 1/2
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The fallout for West Sub’s family medicine residents
The fallout for West Sub’s family medicine residents - Wednesday Journal
We thank the editorial and news staffs of Wednesday Journal and the Austin Weekly News for their ongoing diligent reporting on the devastating crisis in the making at West Suburban Hospital because of...
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March 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The fallout for West Sub’s family medicine residents
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Just published from Dr. @loshman.bsky.social et al! New residency application signals & preferences are promising ways to help coordinators select suitable candidates. However, they didn't help them discern whether applicants truly preferred family medicine. More study is needed. michmed.org/4kRdY
March 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Just published from Dr. @loshman.bsky.social et al! New residency application signals & preferences are promising ways to help coordinators select suitable candidates. However, they didn't help them discern whether applicants truly preferred family medicine. More study is needed. michmed.org/4kRdY
We need your support! 🗳️ Vote 🗳️ for the Michigan Medicine Weight Navigation Program in STAT Madness, a fun bracket style competition for health care innovation. statnews.com/feature/stat...
Supporting #primarycare research, bringing innovation to the communities that need them most!
Supporting #primarycare research, bringing innovation to the communities that need them most!
2025 STAT Madness
2025 bracket Welcome to STAT Madness, a bracket-style contest to find the best innovation in science and medicine. Explore groundbreaking innovations from
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March 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We need your support! 🗳️ Vote 🗳️ for the Michigan Medicine Weight Navigation Program in STAT Madness, a fun bracket style competition for health care innovation. statnews.com/feature/stat...
Supporting #primarycare research, bringing innovation to the communities that need them most!
Supporting #primarycare research, bringing innovation to the communities that need them most!
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Right wing New York Post challenges RFK Jr on measles, stating that the measles vaccine is safe.
Medsky
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Hey, RFK: Go to Texas and prove you mean it on vaccines
In seeking Senate approval to take his new job, Health Secretary Robert Kennedy insisted he’d come around on the safety and efficacy of (most) vaccines. Now he has a chance to prove he really meant…
nypost.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Right wing New York Post challenges RFK Jr on measles, stating that the measles vaccine is safe.
Medsky
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@greenjrnl.bsky.social welcome to Bluesky bye bye “x!”
February 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
@greenjrnl.bsky.social welcome to Bluesky bye bye “x!”
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What more could possibly go wrong?
#Medsky
#Medsky
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
What more could possibly go wrong?
#Medsky
#Medsky
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So much hydration hype & marketing, including for kids.
Reality: Drink when thirsty, mostly water (tap fine). Thx evolution.
Healthy drinks are as important as healthy foods for kids wapo.st/40UrsUc
"Water should be the 'primary beverage for meeting hydration needs.'"
Reality: Drink when thirsty, mostly water (tap fine). Thx evolution.
Healthy drinks are as important as healthy foods for kids wapo.st/40UrsUc
"Water should be the 'primary beverage for meeting hydration needs.'"
Healthy drinks are as important as healthy foods for kids, panel says
Sweetened beverages “are not recommended as part of a healthy diet for children and adolescents,” the panel concludes.
wapo.st
February 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So much hydration hype & marketing, including for kids.
Reality: Drink when thirsty, mostly water (tap fine). Thx evolution.
Healthy drinks are as important as healthy foods for kids wapo.st/40UrsUc
"Water should be the 'primary beverage for meeting hydration needs.'"
Reality: Drink when thirsty, mostly water (tap fine). Thx evolution.
Healthy drinks are as important as healthy foods for kids wapo.st/40UrsUc
"Water should be the 'primary beverage for meeting hydration needs.'"
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State AGs are looking for federal workers who have just been illegally fired to stand as litigants in a new lawsuit trying to freeze further action by DOGE.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
February 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
State AGs are looking for federal workers who have just been illegally fired to stand as litigants in a new lawsuit trying to freeze further action by DOGE.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
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After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
#medsky
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#medsky
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After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
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February 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
#medsky
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#medsky
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Get in dorks, we're going protesting!
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL
Because science is for everyone!
Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL
Because science is for everyone!
Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Get in dorks, we're going protesting!
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL
Because science is for everyone!
Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL
Because science is for everyone!
Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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Alarming. Three teenagers (14, 15, and 17) from San Diego County in under a month have died from flu A. We're generally most concerned with extremes of age, but of course it can get anyone. Please protect yourselves and your loved ones - this is a bad flu season, and it isn't over yet. 🙏🏽
Three San Diego County teens died from the flu, according to the health department
According to San Diego County Health officials, none of the teens were vaccinated.
www.cbs8.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Alarming. Three teenagers (14, 15, and 17) from San Diego County in under a month have died from flu A. We're generally most concerned with extremes of age, but of course it can get anyone. Please protect yourselves and your loved ones - this is a bad flu season, and it isn't over yet. 🙏🏽
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On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NEW quali analysis of #familymedicine PD's show strategic adoption of #signals and need to adapt #Match #signaling to work for #primarycare workforce needs. From FMMidwest Scholarly Activity Collaborative in STFM Family Medicine journal: journals.stfm.org/familymedici... #MedEd
Signals and Preferences: Experiences of Midwest Family Medicine Residencies
journals.stfm.org
February 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
NEW quali analysis of #familymedicine PD's show strategic adoption of #signals and need to adapt #Match #signaling to work for #primarycare workforce needs. From FMMidwest Scholarly Activity Collaborative in STFM Family Medicine journal: journals.stfm.org/familymedici... #MedEd
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Measles outbreaks cost A LOT of money. Societal costs of the 2018 Clark Co, WA outbreak cost society-the taxpayer-$3.4 million ($47 479 per case or $814 per contact).
Cost of measles vaccine=$25 per dose ($50 for a 2 shot regimen) + MA/RN to administer.
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Cost of measles vaccine=$25 per dose ($50 for a 2 shot regimen) + MA/RN to administer.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Societal Costs of a Measles Outbreak
We estimate the economic burden of a measles outbreak from a societal perspective, including public health response costs, direct medical costs, and productivity losses.
publications.aap.org
February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Measles outbreaks cost A LOT of money. Societal costs of the 2018 Clark Co, WA outbreak cost society-the taxpayer-$3.4 million ($47 479 per case or $814 per contact).
Cost of measles vaccine=$25 per dose ($50 for a 2 shot regimen) + MA/RN to administer.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Cost of measles vaccine=$25 per dose ($50 for a 2 shot regimen) + MA/RN to administer.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
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We already see the shutdown's cost. Kids with drug-resistant TB, turned away from clinics, are not just dying - they're spreading the disease. People around the world w HIV, denied their medicine, will soon start transmitting virus. The damage is global.
February 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We already see the shutdown's cost. Kids with drug-resistant TB, turned away from clinics, are not just dying - they're spreading the disease. People around the world w HIV, denied their medicine, will soon start transmitting virus. The damage is global.