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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Black Health Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Black Maternal Health Week, held from April 11th to the 17th, is a moment to focus on an issue thats been ignored for far too long. Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji , an associate professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), highlights the systemic factors contributing to these disparities.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. As New York City confronts a self-diagnosed maternal health crisis , community organizations are offering at-home support for new and expecting parents, including mental health care. She was sent home.

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