Health Care Disparity Legislation

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H.R.7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

(Just Now) WebHealth Equity and Accountability Act of 2022. This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities. The bill also requires various studies and reports on issues related to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7585

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Summary of H.R. 7585 (117th): Health Equity and Accountability …

(7 days ago) WebHealth Equity and Accountability Act of 2022. This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7585/summary

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The 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: We …

(9 days ago) WebOral health: Approximately one in seven people were unable to get or delayed getting needed dental care due to cost in 2019, a rate far higher than the percentage of people …

https://www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2022-national-healthcare-disparities-report.html

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CDC - Health Equity Law - Publications by Topic - Public Health Law

(1 days ago) WebHealth Equity Law. Health equity is the “attainment of the highest level of health for all people. 1 Health equity can be achieved only by eliminating health …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/healthequity.html

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Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And …

(Just Now) WebRobert S. Saunders. Stark disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic led to new health policy funding and interventions addressing social needs and social …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20220210.360906/

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House Passes Build Back Better Act with Significant Health Care

(7 days ago) WebThe House of Representatives today voted to pass a modified version of the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), a roughly $1.75 trillion social spending package that …

https://www.aha.org/special-bulletin/2021-11-18-house-passes-build-back-better-act-significant-health-care-provisions

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What is at Stake for Health and Health Care Disparities …

(7 days ago) WebThe American Health Care Act (AHCA) proposal to repeal and replace the ACA and cuts to discretionary spending, as proposed in the President’s 2018 budget, could erode recent progress and

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/what-is-at-stake-for-health-and-health-care-disparities-under-aca-repeal/

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Understanding and Mitigating Health Inequities — …

(Just Now) WebJie Chen and colleagues were among the first scholars to publish research showing the positive effect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on disparities. 3 According to their findings, after the law

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2008628

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Health inequities can be addressed with systems-focused policies

(4 days ago) WebPolicy can explicitly address health equity, legacy systems of oppression and undo historical policy-driven harms, Dr. Jordan said. He shared examples of “equity …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/health-inequities-can-be-addressed-systems-focused-policies

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The Role of Law and Policy in Achieving Health Equity and …

(3 days ago) WebIncrease quality and years of healthy life. Eliminate health disparities. 2020. Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease. Achieve health equity; eliminate …

https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2021-11/Combined-508.pdf

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Achieving Health Equity: Closing The Gaps In Health Care …

(9 days ago) WebAffordable Care Act and Disparities in Health Services Utilization among Ethnic Minority Breast Cancer Survivors: Evidence from Longitudinal Medical …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2016.0158

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Health Coverage Rates Vary Widely Across — and Within — Racial …

(3 days ago) WebThe U.S. has made significant progress toward universal health coverage since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. But over 26 million people remain …

https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/health-coverage-rates-vary-widely-across-and-within-racial-and-ethnic-groups

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Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Health Care Coverage and Access

(Just Now) WebIntroduction. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped to significantly reduce U.S. racial and ethnic disparities in health insurance coverage and to improve access …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2021/jun/racial-ethnic-inequities-health-care-coverage-access-2013-2019

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How ACA Narrowed Racial Ethnic Disparities Access to Health Care

(4 days ago) WebKey Highlights. The ACA’s coverage expansions have led to historic reductions in racial disparities in access to health care since 2013, but progress has …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/2020/jan/how-ACA-narrowed-racial-ethnic-disparities-access

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Legislative Actions to Reduce Health Disparities

(5 days ago) WebThe final panel of the day focused on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 and the provisions within the law that address health disparities. Three …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK114237/

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Minority Health Legislation In The 110th Congress

(Just Now) WebMinority Health Legislation In The 106th Congress. In November of 2000, the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act (P.L. 106-525) was signed …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/minority-health-legislation-110th-congress

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WebThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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Health Disparities HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WebNondiscriminatory Quality Healthcare Services. Some groups of people have been found to have barriers to health care service access: To ensure nondiscrimination and increase …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/health-disparities/index.html

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NJSHAD - Health Disparities

(9 days ago) WebA health disparity is "a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage. Health disparities adversely affect …

https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/resources/HealthDisparities.html

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Resource of health equity-related data definitions, standards, …

(Just Now) WebThis document is a technical resource of definitions, standards, and stratification practices for health equity-related data elements that can be used by organizations/entities such …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-2024-omh-data-definitions.pdf-0

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NJSHAD - Health Disparities

(4 days ago) WebIntroduction. Reducing health disparity among New Jerseyans is an overarching goal of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS). Health disparities …

https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/home/HealthDisparities.html

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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis

(8 days ago) WebThe Mama’s First Act will take care of our mommas and babies, and will help us root out the deep disparities and systemic racism in our health care system.” …

https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-address-maternal-health-crisis-expand-coverage-of-doula-care

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Health Care Week in Review: House Held a Markup of Telehealth

(2 days ago) WebBelow is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal …

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/health-care-week-in-review-house-held-a-1687360/

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Increasing Representation of Black Primary Care - JAMA Network

(8 days ago) WebRacial disparities in health care and health outcomes have been perniciously difficult to eradicate despite local, regional, and national efforts to address …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2803903

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What the Data Show: Black Women Report More Pervasive …

(Just Now) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/press-release/what-the-data-show-black-women-report-more-pervasive-negative-experiences-in-health-care-compared-to-other-groups/

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Sen. Marshall Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Restore Due

(1 days ago) WebOur legislation aims to address this issue by closing loopholes, and enabling all physicians to uphold the integrity of the health care system.” “Physicians should …

https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-marshall-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-restore-due-process-rights-in-health-care/

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality …

(8 days ago) WebToday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil …

https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-foundations-2024-healthcare-equality-index-reveals-policy-progress-and-gaps-for-lgbtq-inclusion-in-healthcare-facilities-nationwide

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2020 Democrats on Health Care - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WebSingle-payer health care is a dividing line in the race, separating Democrats who want to replace the private insurance system from those who favor improving it. …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/obamacare-democratic-candidates.html

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If House Bill 350 Passes, We All Lose - ChristianaCare News

(7 days ago) WebBy Ric Cuming, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Supporters of House Bill 350 say the proposed legislation will impact cost and accessibility of health care in …

https://news.christianacare.org/2024/05/if-house-bill-350-passes-we-all-lose/

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

(5 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) is issuing this final rule regarding section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (section …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-08711/nondiscrimination-in-health-programs-and-activities

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Delaware women fight to address Black maternal health disparities

(8 days ago) WebDelaware women shine spotlight on Black maternal health disparities. Black mothers are three times more likely to die than their white counterparts during or after …

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2024/05/10/delaware-women-address-black-maternal-health-disparities/73314192007/

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Gen Z: The emerging champions of community healthcare

(Just Now) WebCHCs are vital, offering holistic, patient-focused care irrespective of financial status in a nation where over 27 million people do not have health insurance. These …

https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2024posts/tashfia-juli-gen-z-emerging-champions-of-CHCs.html

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