Posts for Health Equity
New Data: Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage is Wise Investment for Economic Recovery, Health
New data shows that extending comprehensive oral health coverage to all adults enrolled in Medicaid could save at least $273 million in overall health care spending.
Advancing Equity in Oral Health Policy
Dental disease can affect physical and mental health and economic wellbeing and, as we see throughout all facets of our society, long-standing policies based on structural racism mean Black and brown communities experience poorer oral health as a result.
Tax Credits: Important Pieces of the Recovery Puzzle
The Child Tax Credit, alongside enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, is a critical piece in the puzzle of affordable childcare and healthcare for all Americans.
Doggett Kicks off Legislative Efforts to Close the Medicaid Gap
We commend Rep. Doggett for his commitment to closing the Medicaid coverage gap, but we believe that this proposal could present challenges to the implementation of Medicaid expansion and leave consumers confused about who is covered.
Expanding Medicaid Saves Lives and Improves the Health of Infants and Pregnant People
The American Rescue Plan made significant investments in Medicaid, providing incredible financial incentives for non-expansion states to close the Medicaid coverage gap and move our country forward on a path toward health justice.
Hospital Billing and Financial Practices: “First Do No Harm”
Hospitals Should Make Certain Their Policies Do Not Burden Community Residents or Employees The doctrine, First Do No Harm, is a fundamental health care principle. It guides providers as they consider the possible harm that might result from their actions or interventions. At this time when...
Study after Study with the Same Results: Medicaid Expansion Is Good for States
Each week it seems like there is a new study that shows the benefits of expanding Medicaid – for both health and state budgets.
Possibilities On the Horizon: State Pathways to Health Care for Undocumented Communities
As we continue to wait and see what may happen on the federal level with legislative proposals such as the HEAL Act, states have stepped in to provide immigrant residents access to care.
The People Closest to a Problem are the Closest to the Solution
This guest blog was co-authored by three staff members at JONAH – Joining Our Neighbors, Advancing Hope – a Wisconsin-based partner in the Center’s Building Community Capacity to Shift Health Care Investment funded by the Kresge Foundation
New Data: Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage is Wise Investment for Economic Recovery, Health
New data shows that extending comprehensive oral health coverage to all adults enrolled in Medicaid could save at least $273 million in overall health care spending.
Advancing Equity in Oral Health Policy
Dental disease can affect physical and mental health and economic wellbeing and, as we see throughout all facets of our society, long-standing policies based on structural racism mean Black and brown communities experience poorer oral health as a result.
Tax Credits: Important Pieces of the Recovery Puzzle
The Child Tax Credit, alongside enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, is a critical piece in the puzzle of affordable childcare and healthcare for all Americans.
Doggett Kicks off Legislative Efforts to Close the Medicaid Gap
We commend Rep. Doggett for his commitment to closing the Medicaid coverage gap, but we believe that this proposal could present challenges to the implementation of Medicaid expansion and leave consumers confused about who is covered.
Expanding Medicaid Saves Lives and Improves the Health of Infants and Pregnant People
The American Rescue Plan made significant investments in Medicaid, providing incredible financial incentives for non-expansion states to close the Medicaid coverage gap and move our country forward on a path toward health justice.
Hospital Billing and Financial Practices: “First Do No Harm”
Hospitals Should Make Certain Their Policies Do Not Burden Community Residents or Employees The doctrine, First Do No Harm, is a fundamental health care principle. It guides providers as they consider the possible harm that might result from their actions or interventions. At this time when...
Study after Study with the Same Results: Medicaid Expansion Is Good for States
Each week it seems like there is a new study that shows the benefits of expanding Medicaid – for both health and state budgets.
Possibilities On the Horizon: State Pathways to Health Care for Undocumented Communities
As we continue to wait and see what may happen on the federal level with legislative proposals such as the HEAL Act, states have stepped in to provide immigrant residents access to care.
The People Closest to a Problem are the Closest to the Solution
This guest blog was co-authored by three staff members at JONAH – Joining Our Neighbors, Advancing Hope – a Wisconsin-based partner in the Center’s Building Community Capacity to Shift Health Care Investment funded by the Kresge Foundation