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High Prescription Drug Out-of-Pocket Spending Burden among Privately Insured Rural and Urban Adults Age 18-64
No full textResearch indicates that as prescription drug (Rx) out -of-pocket (OOP) spending rises, medication adherence may decline.1 High Rx OOP costs are related to delayed initiation, premature termination, and interruption of drug therapies across a range of diagnoses in- cluding cancer,2 type 2 diabetes, 3 and rheumatoid arthritis.4 Among adults taking Rx, about one in four report having difficult y afford- ing their medications. 5 The share of those reporting difficulty rises to over one in three among those taking four or more Rx.
Changes in the Availability of Inpatient Psychiatric Beds Across Rural and Urban Areas, 2012-2021
No full textFrom 2012 to 2021, the United States experienced significant shifts in the distribution of inpatient psychiatric beds away from psychiatric distinct part units (DPUs) in short-term medical hospitals in rural and urban areas, and towards freestanding inpatient psychiatric hospitals (IPHs) in urban areas. While the number of DPU beds declined by 14.6% (775) in rural areas and 8.7% (2,834) in urban areas, the number of IPHs beds increased by 2.1% percent (120) in rural areas and 16.4% (7,851) in urban areas. • Overall, rural areas experienced a 6.8% (755 beds) decline in the number of psychiatric beds operated by either DPUs or IPHs compared with a 6.2% (5,107 beds) increase in the number of psychiatric beds in urban areas. • By 2021, inpatient psychiatric services were heavily concentrated in urban areas with urban areas having 8.3 times more beds (85,756) than rural areas (10,369). • The Northeast and Midwest Census regions lost inpatient psychiatric beds (558 and 235 respectively) while the South and West gained beds (3,508 and 1,547 respectively)
Increasing Executive Functioning Skills to Focus Attention: Setting Aside Distracting Thoughts
Get PDFDistracting thoughts can disrupt learning. While some interrupting thoughts are helpful or relevant to the activity, others interfere with learning. Some students find it challenging to put aside distracting thoughts to concentrate on their studies. I invented a strategy to support executive functioning skill development and assist students in setting aside distracting thoughts so they can focus. Anyone can benefit from this easy-to-use technique called No, thanks. Not right now
Navigating the AI Frontier: Challenges and Opportunities for Academic Libraries
Get PDFAcademic libraries stand at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. Our presentation will address the practical, ethical, and social implications caused by the integration of AI into the work of academic libraries. Ethical considerations are paramount. Algorithmic bias threatens equitable access, while privacy and data security demand robust safeguards. The rise of AI-generated content necessitates a reevaluation of academic integrity and copyright law. Practical challenges include data quality and system integration. AI implementation requires substantial investment and specialized expertise, necessitating staff upskilling and training. Socially, building user trust through transparent communication is crucial. Libraries must address the digital divide, ensuring equitable access and digital literacy. Organizational resistance to change requires proactive management.
This presentation will explore strategies for mitigating these challenges, emphasizing ethical frameworks, robust data governance, and user-centered design. We will discuss best practices for staff development, fostering a culture of innovation, and navigating the evolving legal landscape. By addressing these critical considerations, libraries can harness AI’s potential to enhance research, learning, and information access, while safeguarding core values
USM Teaching Symposium 2025_40
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USM Teaching Symposium 2025_25
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USM Teaching Symposium 2025_23
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USM Teaching Symposium 2025_10
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The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne
No full textA mythic, propulsive novel about the tangled fates of a matriarchal crime family in Maine.Your ancestors breathe through you. Sometimes, they call for vengeance.Babs Dionne, proud Franco-American, doting grandmother, and vicious crime matriarch, rules her small town of Waterville, Maine, with an iron fist. She controls the flow of drugs into Little Canada with the help of her loyal lieutenants, girlfriends since they were teenagers, and her eldest daughter, Lori, a Marine vet struggling with addiction.When a drug kingpin discovers that his numbers are down in the upper northeast, he sends a malevolent force, known only as The Man, to investigate. At the same time, Babs’s youngest daughter, Sis, has gone missing, which doesn’t seem at all like a coincidence. In twenty-four hours, Sis will be found dead, and the whole town will seek shelter from Babs’s wrath.The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne is a crime saga like no other, with a ferocious matriarch at its bruised, beating heart. With sharp wit and profound empathy, award-winning author Ron Currie, delivers an unforgettable novel exploring love, retribution, and the ancestral roots that both nurture and trap us.https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/facbooks/1697/thumbnail.jp