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Six Opportunities to Use the Law to Support Harm Reduction

Bill of Health

To maximize the potential of harm reduction requires a whole-of-government approach, involving coordination across levels of government. For many involved in government at all levels, the harm reduction challenge unfortunately falls at the first of those hurdles.”

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Addressing Ghost Networks in Mental Health Care

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim Many mental health provider directories for private and public insurance plans contain inaccurate or outdated provider information , which creates a misleading illusion of accessible care. These ghost networks result in many patients being unable to access essential mental health care.

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What John Mackey of Whole Foods Said at the 2022 HIMSS Conference – and Why This is Important for the Whole Health Ecosystem

Jane Sarashon

” Four years later in 2013, promoting his (then) new book Conscious Capitalism, Mackey did an interview with NPR, morphing the word “socialism” to “fascism” when speaking about the Affordable Care Act. .” And that’s what’s happening with these reforms.” Yes, to healthy food.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass. ranks second nationwide in hospital patient safety, with 7 Central Va.

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Trump’s 2024 Triumph: A Wild Card for Seniors’ Health Care Coverage?

Bill of Health

Medicaid, jointly funded by federal and state governments, is the primary public payer for comprehensive health care and long-term care services in the United States. The ACA expanded Medicaid eligibility, allowing millions of low-income adults to access essential health care services, including millions of seniors.

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Thinking About Health Care One Year From the 2020 Presidential Election

Health Populi

Health care will be a key issue driving people to their local polling places, so it’s an opportune moment to take the temperature on U.S. voters’ perspectives on healthcare reform. For this group, it’s more local control and influence that’s valued versus a national assurance of health care.

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