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(Just Now) Press Release Number CB21-151. SEPT. 14, 2021 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that median household income in 2020 decreased 2.9% between 2019 and 2020, and the official poverty rate increased 1.0 percentage point. Meanwhile the percentage of people with health insurance … See more

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Poverty, Racism, and the Public Health Crisis in America

(3 days ago) WebPoverty has been characterized in the following three ways: (1) economic well-being, commonly linked to income; (2) ability to navigate society as a function of an …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8450438/

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Poverty - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(3 days ago) WebThe United States measures poverty based on how an individual’s or family’s income compares to a set federal threshold. 1 For example, in the 2021 definition, people are …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health/literature-summaries/poverty

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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United …

(7 days ago) WebSEPT. 13, 2022 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income in 2021 was not statistically different than 2020. The official poverty rate of …

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022/income-poverty-health-insurance-coverage.html

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Health Disparities Report 2021 - America's Health Rankings

(2 days ago) WebThe health and well-being of communities across America . have improved significantly over the past century. Public health . advancements, medical breakthroughs and …

https://assets.americashealthrankings.org/app/uploads/2021_ahr_health-disparities-comprehensive-report_final.pdf

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Why Poverty Persists in America - The New York Times

(3 days ago) WebOn the problem of poverty, though, there has been no real improvement — just a long stasis. As estimated by the federal government’s poverty line, 12.6 percent of …

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/magazine/poverty-by-america-matthew-desmond.html

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Poverty and Health Disparities: Breaking the Intergenerational …

(3 days ago) WebEliminating health disparities is a national priority codified in both Healthy People 2020 1 and in calls for action from multiple scientific and public health organizations. 2, 3 Today …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4894258/

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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2022

(7 days ago) WebThe Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate in 2022 was 12.4%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points from 2021. This is the first increase in the overall SPM …

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/income-poverty-health-insurance-coverage.html

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Income, Poverty, and Health Inequality Health …

(7 days ago) WebThis study found a gap in life expectancy of about 15 years for men and 10 years for women when comparing the most affluent 1% of individuals with the poorest 1%. To put this into perspective, the 10-year life expectancy …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2677433

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The Gap Between Rich And Poor Americans' Health Is …

(1 days ago) WebResearch shows that health care accounts for only 10% to 20% of overall health outcomes. Social determinants, or our living conditions and the factors driving them, account for the rest.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/28/736938334/the-gap-between-rich-and-poor-americans-health-is-widening

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DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE - 2021 National Healthcare Quality …

(5 days ago) WebA healthcare disparity is a difference between population groups in the way they access, experience, and receive healthcare. Factors that influence healthcare disparities …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578532/

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Health, Income, & Poverty: Where We Are & What Could Help

(Just Now) WebA 2008 report found that $1.00 in SNAP expenditures generates $1.73 in economic activity and that SNAP is among the most effective economic stimulus …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20180817.901935/

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Poverty and Health - The Family Medicine Perspective (Position …

(9 days ago) WebPoverty and low-income status are associated with various adverse health outcomes, including shorter life expectancy, higher infant mortality rates, and higher death rates for …

https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/poverty-health.html

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'Poverty, by America' author Matthew Desmond examines …

(9 days ago) WebPoverty, by America author Matthew Desmond says if the top 1% of Americans paid the taxes they owed, it would raise $175 billion each year: "That is just …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/21/1164275807/poverty-by-america-matthew-desmond-inequality

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Poverty and Child Health in the United States - Pediatrics

(5 days ago) WebAccording to 2014 Census data, an estimated 21.1% of all US children younger than 18 years (15.5 million) lived in households designated as “poor” (ie, in …

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/137/4/e20160339/81482/Poverty-and-Child-Health-in-the-United-States

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Poverty in America is deadly. Why isn’t it a public health crisis

(9 days ago) WebIt’s well established that poverty is bad for your health. But as a public health issue, the US knows less about the direct link between poverty and death than we know …

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23792854/poverty-mortality-study-public-health-antipoverty-america-deaths-poor-life-expectancy

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It’s Harder for People Living in Poverty to Get Health Care

(1 days ago) WebCORINNE LEWIS: So, the Medicaid program is the main provider of insurance for low-income people. So for people that are at 138 percent of the federal …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/podcast/2019/apr/its-harder-people-living-poverty-get-health-care

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Limited Access: Poverty and Barriers to Accessible Health Care

(1 days ago) WebIn 2020, the United States Census Bureau estimated that 37.2 million Americans, or 11.4% of the population, were living in poverty. 1 Unfortunately, the …

https://nationalhealthcouncil.org/blog/limited-access-poverty-and-barriers-to-accessible-health-care/

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Why the U.S. is rethinking its approach to poverty - PBS

(5 days ago) WebChild poverty affects an estimated 9.6 million children and costs the U.S. as much as $1.1 trillion each year, according to a 2019 report from the National Academies …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/why-the-u-s-is-rethinking-its-approach-to-poverty

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Poverty and Health - World Bank Group

(2 days ago) WebPoverty is a major cause of ill health and a barrier to accessing health care when needed. This relationship is financial: the poor cannot afford to purchase those things that are …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/health/brief/poverty-health

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Poverty Rates Have Increased Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

(Just Now) WebPoverty in the U.S. is based on a person’s ability to purchase the things they need to achieve a certain standard of living. According to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data …

https://givingcompass.org/article/poverty-rates-have-increased-since-the-covid-19-pandemic

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Why some people receiving federal benefits don’t consider …

(6 days ago) WebAccording to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data – the most recent available – poverty for a family of four was an annual income of at or below US$29,960. For a …

https://theconversation.com/why-some-people-receiving-federal-benefits-dont-consider-themselves-poor-even-though-poverty-rates-have-increased-since-the-covid-19-pandemic-224227

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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States

(1 days ago) WebSEPT. 15, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that median household income in 2019 increased 6.8% from 2018, and the official poverty rate …

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020/income-poverty.html

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About Us - Save Lives, Defeat Poverty, Achieve Social Justice - CARE

(Just Now) WebThis year, CARE and partners worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects. Our Mission & Vision CARE works around the globe to save …

https://www.care.org/about-us/

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WebThe AHA’s new Costs of Caring report highlights how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial pressures that challenge their ability …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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Damaging hacks expose the weak underbelly of America’s health …

(3 days ago) WebA pair of recent ransomware attacks crippled computer systems at two major American health care firms, disrupting patient care and exposing fundamental …

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/16/tech/damaging-hacks-expose-the-weak-underbelly-of-americas-health-care-system/index.html

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Medicalization of poverty: a call to action for America’s healthcare

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. The earliest reference to the term ‘social determinants of health’ in the peer-reviewed literature occurs in a publication from 1961 in the American Journal …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9310152/

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How Connecting to Benefits Programs Can Save You Money

(6 days ago) WebThe cost of aging in America is on the rise. Social Security provides retirees with a stable income. Unfortunately, it’s not always enough to cover the costs of …

https://blog.ssa.gov/how-connecting-to-benefits-programs-can-save-you-money/

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Socio-economic inequalities drive antimicrobial resistance risks.

(6 days ago) WebThe economic consequences of antimicrobial resistance for individuals, health systems and society are also considerable. Individuals who contract antimicrobial …

https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/news/item/15-05-2024-socio-economic-inequalities-drive-antimicrobial-resistance-risks.-here-s-how-to-curb-it

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When can you get health insurance? HealthCare.gov

(9 days ago) WebImportant dates. November 1: Open Enrollment starts for health coverage for the next plan year — first day you can enroll in, renew, or change health plans through the …

https://www.healthcare.gov/quick-guide/dates-and-deadlines/

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WDH changes will affect billing, access to behavioral health …

(2 days ago) WebThe Wyoming Department of Health Behavioral Health Division’s new payment reform is quickly approaching. Beginning July 1, these changes will affect billing …

https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/wdh-changes-will-affect-billing-access-to-behavioral-health-services/article_741fe25e-14a3-11ef-9cba-e796d08c9eec.html

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Private equity in health care: three takeaways going forward

(9 days ago) WebThese same agencies also held a Private Capital, Public Impact Workshop on Private Equity in Healthcare ("Workshop"), also on March 5, 2024, detailing many …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/private-equity-health-care-three-takeaways-going-forward-2024-05-09/

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Uninsured Rates for Children in Poverty Increased 2018–2020

(1 days ago) WebIn 2020, the poverty threshold for a family of two adults and two children was $26,246 annually. For children in poverty, the uninsured rate in 2020 was 9.3%, …

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/09/uninsured-rates-for-children-in-poverty-increased-2018-2020.html

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Colorado Child Care Assistance Program For Families

(Just Now) WebThe Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find low-income child care assistance. sets …

https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-families/colorado-child-care-assistance-program-for-families

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Bankrupt Steward Health puts its hospitals up for sale, discloses $9

(2 days ago) WebBankrupt Steward Health Care has put all of its 31 US hospitals up for sale, hoping to finalize transactions by the end of the summer to address its $9 billion in total …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/business/steward-health-puts-hospitals-up-for-sale/index.html

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Cyberattack forces major US health care network to divert - CNN

(9 days ago) WebA major US health care system said Thursday that it is diverting ambulances from “several” of its hospitals following a cyberattack this week. Video …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/10/tech/cyberattack-ascension-ambulances-hospitals/index.html

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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, hit by

(2 days ago) WebAscension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care The attack follows another one that has caused a …

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ascension-health-cyberattack-disrupts-patient-care-what-happened-rcna151462

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Top Antitrust Officials Call for More Health-Care Enforcement

(6 days ago) WebThe US hasn’t enforced its antitrust laws enough in the health care industry, top Justice Department officials said, voicing particular concern about consolidation …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/top-doj-antitrust-officials-call-for-more-health-care-enforcement

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