Dear John,

In anticipation of our April theme issue on Perinatal Mental Health & Well-Being coming out next week, we released an ahead-of-print article from Kara Zivin of the University of Michigan and coauthors examining nationwide trends in perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) diagnoses among privately insured people between 2008–20.

Check out the article and get ready for next week's Perinatal Mental Health & Well-Being theme issue!

PrEP Discontinuation Among Sexual And Gender Minority People

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key HIV prevention method, but its efficacy is contingent on continuous use.

In their paper in the March issue of Health Affairs, Yan Guo of the City University of New York and her team of coauthors track PrEP discontinuation among sexual and gender minority people.

They find an annual PrEP turnover rate of between 35–40 percent among those in the four-year national cohort study.

The authors conclude that housing instability, prior PrEP discontinuation, lack of health insurance, and younger age are all risk factors for PrEP discontinuation.

They recommend increased support for those at risk for discontinuation.

Amanda Chen on New CMS Nursing Home Ownership Data

Health Affairs' Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil interviews Amanda Chen of Harvard University on her recent paper that identifies major gaps and discrepancies in new CMS nursing home ownership data.

The insights provided by Chen highlight the need for transparent ownership data in order to understand the adequacy of public payments to provide patient care, enable policy makers to make timely decisions, and evaluate nursing home quality.

Can Hospital At Home Finally Hit Its Tipping Point? Lessons From The Hospitalist Field

Robert M. Zimbroff and Robert M. Wachter

We are still accepting applications for our upcoming summer internship program! But keep in mind, this is your last week to apply.

Our summer internships for college students and high school graduates will run from mid-June through early August.

Available jobs are listed on our website and applications are due this Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Health Affairs is committed to providing a robust intern experience, including special projects, access to Health Affairs staff, and inclusion in various team and all-staff meetings.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]