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Reflections on the United States Health Care System and the Right to Health

Bill of Health

To design systems and policies that promote the right to health, a holistic and proactive approach is needed, one in which people, institutions, and corporations have a shared responsibility in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. health care system. impede the right to health and contribute to disparities.

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Achieving Economic Security for Disabled People During COVID-19 and Beyond

Bill of Health

During the early months of the pandemic, disabled people became unemployed at disproportionate rates , likely related to substantial employment declines in certain industries, such as retail and hospitality, where disabled people are overrepresented. In other words, legal and policy responses must take a Disability Justice approach.

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of Conscience in Healthcare

Healthcare Law Blog

The provisions also prohibit entities that receive federal funds from denying admission or discriminating against any applicant for training or study based on their reluctance or willingness to counsel, recommend, perform, or assist in certain health services or research activities because of their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

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A Health-Heavy State of the Union

Kaiser Health News

Also this week, Rovner interviews Kate Baicker of the University of Chicago about a new paper providing a possible middle ground in the effort to establish universal health insurance coverage in the U.S. But first, this week’s health news. She’s one of the authors of a new paper outlining a new proposal for the U.S.