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Rural health disparities widen for MA enrollees: 4 takeaways

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

"New CMS report reveals widening health disparities among Medicare Advantage patients in rural areas in 2023. Findings show growing gap in care quality and impr

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Podcast from Washington: Health Equity in Action

The NACCHO Podcast Series

Congress is back for a lame-duck session, and Kerry and Lauren cover ongoing Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations considerations. They also discuss NACCHO’s advocacy to pass the Public Health Loan Repayment Program in end-of-year legislation, including how members can take action to urge their members of Congress to support the program.

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Professor Receives $29M NIH Grant to Study Dementia Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment

BU School of Public Health Blog

The team will prioritize health equity throughout their work, examining potential differences in risk by gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. ADRD inequities are a major challenge in the United States.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

“It is such a critical initiative that I am proud to be introducing accompanying legislation to require a five year public health agenda for New York City, to improve health outcomes and address health disparities. Expanding access to healthy food and mental health resources are critical. “The Cunningham.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

To bolster these efforts, BCHC urges the federal government to provide sustained funding, flexible resource allocation, and direct support to local health agencies, ensuring preparedness for future public health emergencies.

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Why Kaiser bet on Cone Health for its N.C. expansion

NC Health News

Theyve continued to honor their commitment to health equity, said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan. Over the course of her lifetime, she said, Cone went from being an adversary where discrimination was an issue to a vital partner in expanding health care. The community has taken notice.

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A Collaborative Vision for Public Health in 2024

The Network for Public Health Law

Dear Friends, As I reflect on my journey in the past year as the Executive Director of the Network for Public Health Law, the resilience and adaptability of the public health community in 2023 has been nothing short of inspiring. More than 400 stakeholders in public health joined us at the 2023 Public Health Law Conference.