Nhjournal.com

POINT: Addressing Gun Violence: Beyond the Mental Health Rhetoric

WEBThe killings in Maine are yet another reminder of the complexity and urgency with which the public health epidemic of gun violence in America must be addressed. Frankly, we are failing miserably. The people of America deserve better than the non-action rhetoric of “thoughts and prayers” and are smarter than to accept continued political

Actived: 6 days ago

URL: https://nhjournal.com/point-addressing-gun-violence-beyond-the-mental-health-rhetoric/

Mental Health Firearms Bill Divides Second Amendment …

WEBAdditionally, the proposal “provides for processes for the confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related court proceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities.”. “The bill is nothing but a gun control measure,” state Rep. JR Hoell (R-Dunbarton) told NHJournal. Hoell is a member of the board

Category:  Health Go Health

New Study Gives Medicare Advantage Edge in Quality of Care

WEBMedicare Advantage is the best bet for seniors looking at their options as the open enrollment period begins, according to a new study published by the “Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Health Forum.”

Category:  Medical Go Health

Thousands of Granite Staters Could Lose Health Insurance

WEBThe end of the federal COVID Public Health Emergency is coming, and that could result in tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents without health insurance.

Category:  Health Go Health

Public Health Pros Offer ‘One Weird Trick’ to Make U.S. Healthier

WEBCall it the “one weird trick” for America’s health care. A panel of public health experts gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for a “Common Sense Public Health” roundtable — simple, relatively inexpensive policy reforms with minimal costs but significant benefits.

Category:  Health Go Health

BIRX: We Have Solutions for Rural Healthcare

WEBSince 2008, the gap between rural and urban American mortality has been increasing. We now are at the point that death rates from all causes and adjusted for age are 20 percent greater for rural Americans than for their urban counterparts.

Category:  Health Go Health

LANG: The Conservative Case for Medicaid Expansion

WEBWhen the idea of bringing Medicaid expansion to our Granite State was first suggested there was immediate pushback citing long-term concerns surrounding the financial implications. Folks worried that over time the federal government would cut off the 90 percent funding it promised. So the legislature did what New Hampshire does best.

Category:  Health Go Health

RUAIS: Why I'm Running for Mayor of Manchester

WEBToday, I’m honored to serve our state and country as an infantry officer in the New Hampshire Army National Guard. Along my life path, I’ve learned lessons in leadership, the importance of listening, being honest, and possessing integrity. These characteristics allow a leader to build consensus and offer pragmatic, bipartisan solutions.

Category:  Health Go Health

HARGAN: New Hampshire Must Stand Up for Local Control of …

WEBEric Hargan is the founder and CEO of The Hargan Group, a healthcare consulting firm. He previously served under President Trump as Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (2017-21) and Acting Secretary (2017-18).

Category:  Health Go Health

Health Policy Expert Promotes Free Market Solutions at AFP Event

WEBHealth policy expert Jared Rhodes speaks at a Policy and Pints event hosted by AFP-NH at Great North Aleworks on November 28, 2023. AFP-NH state director Greg Moore told NHJournal that addressing healthcare is a key issue for his organization and for the state’s economy. “Healthcare costs are a huge factor in many families’ budgets, and

Category:  Health Go Health

UNH Pulls Planned ‘Counter Programming’ to Students for Life Event

WEBErika Mantz, UNH’s executive director for media relations, confirmed the Health and Wellness Center planned their “Cupcakes & Choice” specifically to counter the pro-life speeches. After NHJournal and students began asking questions about the timing, the event was postponed. “The ‘Cupcakes & Choice’ event was planned by a university

Category:  Health Go Health

Sununu: Abortion Will Remain ‘Safe and Legal’ In New Hampshire

WEBAbortion remains legal in New Hampshire up through the 24 weeks of pregnancy despite the worry that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to overturn the Roe v.

Category:  Health Go Health

Dr. Chan Keeps Saying We Don't Know If Vaccines Stop …

WEBWhy get the COVID-19 vaccination? Ask the average Granite Stater and they’ll say, “To stop the spread of the virus,” or “To get life back to normal,” or “To be safe.”

Category:  Health Go Health

Correcting the Record on the Value Catholic Hospitals Deliver

WEBSome members of Congress have recently gone out of their way to misrepresent and undercut the value non-profit hospitals provide to their communities.

Category:  Health Go Health

NH Executive Council Votes Down Planned Parenthood Funding

WEBThe contracts would have paid out more than $7 million to 10 family planning providers, but Planned Parenthood, Lovering, and Equality were separated out of the contract vote, as they are the only three that advertise abortion services. The other providers got funding. All 10 contracts had bipartisan support with Gov. Chris Sununu backing them.

Category:  Health Go Health

Study Finds Drug Price Control Policies Could Cost NH Jobs, Lives

WEBA new study shows drug price-fixing policies will do more harm than good for America’s health care system. That is especially the case here in New Hampshire, where We Work For Health and Vital Transformation estimate 3,096 will be lost in the state over the next decade under price control regimes.. Also troubling, there would be 237 fewer FDA …

Category:  Health Go Health

Whitley’s In to Win: Progressive Dem Enters NH02 Primary

WEBOutspoken progressive state Sen. Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton) has made it official, telling WMUR she’s entering the Second Congressional District primary to fill the vacancy left by retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster. Whitley, 44, made her announcement just days after Kuster endorsed longtime political operative — and her …

Category:  Health Go Health

MURPHY: Getting Serious About Small Business Health Insurance …

WEBThere are approximately 137,000 small businesses in our great state of New Hampshire. They employ over 304,000 employees – or nearly 50 percent of all New Hampshire employees.

Category:  Health Go Health

CLINE: To Fight Big Health Care Systems and Their High Prices, …

WEBOn Monday, Mass General Brigham emerged from an 18-month plan, forced by Massachusetts regulators, to lower its spending and prices. With no spending controls in place, regulators and consumers are worried that prices will surge in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Category:  Health Go Health