In submitted comments supporting the proposal, commenters reiterated evidence showing that audio-only telehealth encounters are more prominent among individuals who are older, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Spanish-speaking, living in areas with low broadband access, low-income, and with public insurance, suggesting that the proposal would have positive health equity implications for these populations
Some people who vape develop popcorn lung, a condition that damages the small airways in the lungs
Many specialty sets have not had the measure development that was envisioned early on the program
Additionally, cultural shifts are encouraging a revival of traditional smoking practices, including the use of pipes, although health campaigns pose challenges to market expansion