I'm hosting a fundraiser in DC to support the campaigns of 3 physicians running for Congress that are going to protect reproductive rights and advance science-based lawmaking. If you're interested and can pitch in at least $1,000, please contact me via linkedin or directly and

We are in an opioid overdose crisis. Easing access to methadone medication can save lives. We must pass my Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act.

New Editorial on the Fentanyl Crisis by NIDAnews Dr. Nora Volkow! Greater access to methadone is essential to addressing the devastating impact of fentanyl & evidence suggests providing methadone outside of OTPs can lead to good outcomes >> ow.ly/kCmv50SKuBX

Watching an #AI chatbot battle another AI chatbot is like watching two two-year-old kids fight over a toy. They are having parallel arguments without listening to what the other one is saying and repeating themselves over an over only to forget what they were arguing about 15

Please join me for a fundraiser I'm hosting for three stellar physicians that are running for US Congress to support reproductive rights and science-based lawmaking! secure.actblue.com/donate/physici… Kelly Morrison Kristin Lyerly, MD, MPH Tim Peck, MD #Congress #Elections2024 #doctors

Primary care pediatrics is so much fun, rewarding, and dynamic. Today I got to help kiddos with erythema multiforme, autism, a case of the giggles, and anemia get better and thrive. And to top it off, one of my mom's taught her daughter to say "doctor" in preparation for our

Useful for parents of teens heading off to college: Health Topics: College Drinking | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effec…

Early-Childhood Tablet Use and Outbursts of Anger jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…

#AHRQ is seeking your scientific insights on hospital resources to prevent hospital-acquired infection. Submissions will inform our Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) Program review. Submit by September 12, 2024. #research federalregister.gov/documents/2024…

I'm proud to have helped my friends at MedRhythms, Inc. get a new HCPCS code (E3200) for InTandem (gait modulation system, rhythmic auditory stimulation, including restricted therapy software, all components and accessories, prescription only). This code brings this important

Interesting paper here from Donald Weatherburn and co showing strong correlations between monthly gambling losses and crime rates in NSW onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…

A new study found that water systems in California serving Latino/a communities have consistently higher nitrate levels. Climate change-induced droughts may worsen water disparities, putting vulnerable communities at greater threat. buff.ly/4dAo3PC

My new blog with veteran Medicaid public opinion researcher Mike Perry explains that Medicaid is very popular with voters and its future is at stake in this election yet we’ve heard little to nothing about it. ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/08/27/fut…

Call for papers for a special issue on psychedelic-assisted treatment for substance use disorders - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad… Deadline 31 March 2025

Today in #Employer Coverage: Arbitration in the No Suprises Act leads to higher prices. employercoverage.substack.com/p/arbitration-…

More evidence glp1 agonists are safe and improve outcomes meaningfully

Don’t underestimate vaccine preventable illnesses in kids. As a pediatrician, I’ve seen unvaccinated patients have permanent brain damage from measles, which could have been easily prevented. Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots axios.com/2024/08/27/vac…

Recent guidance from MedicaidGov on new required services for incarcerated young people (under Sect 5121 of CAA): states required to provide screening, diagnostic, and case management services to “eligible juveniles” who are post-adjudication in correctional facilities. Medicaid

I'm looking forward to speaking at BHT2024. If you're attending, please let me know and I'd enjoy learning about what you're building. #BHT2024 #behavioralhealth

Biden admin to require mental health coverage parity ow.ly/BTkh105I6lf