The Health Care Blog

MARCH 2, 2022

Medicare Advantage (Advantage), originally conceived in 1997 during the Clinton Administration as ‘Medicare + Choice’, has progressively grown and become an established health insurance option for those 65 and older. million, while trade associations representing the health insurance industry spent an equivalent amount. Introduction.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Law and Regulation Environmental Health and Safety 52

Better Health For All

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A core element of public health is to improve health and reduce inequalities in the populations we serve. In order to do that, it is important that the public health profession also examines itself for inequalities across its workforce and education and training.

Ethnicity and Health 56

Ethnicity and Health 56

HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low. Maternal mortality is a public health crisis.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health Outbreak Investigation 52

Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Health Education Advocacy and Learning (HEAL) is a non-profit collaborative created to provide every community with access to resources that will help them thrive. Policymakers want to change how certain CKD medications are covered by Medicare, starting January 1, 2025. What Are the Changes? If the Kidney PATIENT Act (H.R.

Ethnicity and Health 52

Ethnicity and Health Ageing and Health Health Equity Risk Factors 52

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Food Security and Safety 52

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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Maternal and Child Health Mental Health and Public Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Food Security and Safety 52