Marc Bingham, MD | Clinical Informatics & AI

Idaho lost one in three obstetricians after its abortion ban New research confirms: Crackdowns on reproductive rights have harmful ripple effects across local health care.

Two months after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, in June 2022, Idaho’s trigger ban outlawing most abortions—one of the strictest nationwide—took effect.

According to a new peer-reviewed paper study, Idaho lost more than a third of its OBs—94 of 268 total—afterwards.

ACOG makes a strong decision here - thanks to Steady for recognizing that.

dan balz upon retiring his column after 47 years at the washington post:

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Multiple medical groups say they have been barred from work on CDC's panel of vaccine advisers Multiple medical groups say they have been barred from working on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's panel of vaccine advisers.

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Opinion | RFK Jr. says cancer screenings are too 'woke' now. As an actual doctor, I disagree. | Opinion - USA TODAY

Change in OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision This cohort study evaluates changes in the number of obstetrics and gynecology physicians practicing in Idaho after the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision.

Since Dobbs, 35% of obstetricians have left the state of Idaho

That is a lot

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1/ Last week, RFK Jr’s FDA convened a panel to review the safety of #SSRIs (a class of antidepressants) during pregnancy. Of the 10 panelists, 9 were known critics of antidepressants, many with conflicts of interest. The conversation focused almost entirely on risks—ignoring critical context. 🧵

Why we should all care about RFK Jr.’s dismantling of the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.

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Coming for your job, Lindsey.

RFK Jr. just fired thousands of federal workers at crucial health agencies, including the FDA, CDC, and NIH.

These are the people who inspect our food, track infectious diseases, and research life-saving treatments and cures.

How is this "Making America Healthy Again"?

BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.

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Never before in the history of this nation has such a large redistribution of income been directed upward, for no reason at all

I’ve seen what a lack of preparation looks like—it’s not dramatic, it’s quiet. We spend 300 times more on military defense than on protecting our health. COVID didn’t expose America’s weakness. It exposed our neglect. If we want to be strong, we need to stop treating public health like a luxury. It’s not charity. It’s survival.

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1/ The first #ACIP meeting with RFK Jr.’s handpicked members wrapped up yesterday. Over 4,000 tuned in—a level of attention we haven’t seen since the pandemic. And for good reason: these meetings shape vaccine policy, coverage, timing, access and availability. Here's what happened 👇

Why don’t EHRs do a better job flagging social determinants of health? We track every drug interaction but miss food insecurity and housing instability. Our data priorities reveal our values—not always aligned with what drives health.

100% agree as a family physician who has watched family journeys be transformed by the impact of large scale vaccination

Every healthcare IT decision is a moral decision. Systems that prioritize billing over workflow say profit matters more than providers. AI that works better for insured patients codes inequality into care. Clinical informatics either advances equity or undermines it. #ClinicalInformatics

Is a photo subversive? NSF staff overcome obstacles to 75th anniversary portrait Management tried to quash outpouring of support for beleaguered agency

This NSF photo captures something essential about healthcare research/informatics: real change happens when dedicated professionals persist despite institutional obstacles. Like these scientists, we show up. The future of equitable healthcare depends on it.

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Fascinating discussion at the Yale Innovation Summit today with @meganranney.bsky.social and @alexazar.bsky.social - appreciate your ideas on how to innovate during times of uncertainty!

Double rainbow at the beach.

My first post! Recently transitioned to Connecticut and we’re staying at a summer rental on the beach… pretty lovely double rainbow today - happy Memorial Day weekend!