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New report: Shortfall of big city health detectives poses serious threat to public health response

Big Cities Health Coalition

A lot of decisions about health policy and practice get made based on epidemiological data. Im proud of our department for its work to contain the outbreak so quickly. Why do you think your work is important to your community (even if they don’t know it)?

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6 story ideas as the Supreme Court mulls transgender health careĀ 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Depending on the ruling, it could pave the way for more restrictive health care policies affecting not only transgender care but also other areas like reproductive health. The ruling, expected by summer 2025, will be critical in shaping future discussions on transgender rights. And, of course, the courts decision.

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Reproductive health advocates brace for return of Title X challenges under TrumpĀ 

The Hill

Reproductive health advocates expect President-elect Trump to reinstate a rule that weakened the country's sole federally funded family planning program during his first term once he returns to office next year. million low-income or uninsured Americans, according to health policy research nonprofit KFF.

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10 Ways an ACA Repeal Could Impact Our Health

Black Health Matters

ā€œAs president, Trumpā€™s budget proposals included plans to convert the ACA into block grants to states, cap federal funding for Medicaid, and allow states to relax the ACAā€™s rules protecting people with pre-existing conditions,ā€ says Samantha Artiga, vice president and director of the Racial Equity and Health Policy Program at KFF. ā€œIf

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': End-of-Year Chaos on Capitol Hill

KFF Health News

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” Learn more about KFF. USE OUR CONTENT This story can be republished for free ( details ).

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Whatā€™s at Stake: A Pivotal Election for Six Big Health Issues

KFF Health News

Here are some of the most consequential changes in health policies that could hinge on who wins the White House. ACA Premiums The election is likely to affect the cost of health insurance for millions who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. The Urban Institute estimates 4 million people could wind up uninsured.