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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. For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health …

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

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Health Disparities Legislation - National Conference of …

(8 days ago) WEB2021. ME LD 274. Directs the Maine Health Data Organization to determine the best methods and definitions to use in collecting data to assist in analyzing the origins of …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/health-disparities-legislation

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House Introduces Health Equity Bill Critical to Reducing …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2022 provides a comprehensive set of strategic policy solutions designed to eliminate racial and ethnic …

https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/house-introduces-health-equity-bill-critical-reducing-health-disparities-and-fighting

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A new bill to address health disparities: the Health Equity …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Health Equity and Accountability Act is a new bill that aims to make health care more fair and accessible for everyone, especially for people with kidney …

https://www.kidneyfund.org/article/new-bill-address-health-disparities-health-equity-and-accountability-act

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More …

(3 days ago) WEBThe rule also updates Quality Improvement Strategy Standards to require issuers to address health and health care disparities. Expanding Access to Essential …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs …

(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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Health Equity Fact Sheet Health Equity CDC - Centers …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to ensuring health equity is embedded in an all-of-public health approach to overcoming persistent health …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/core/fact-sheet/index.html

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HHS Announces Plan to Reduce Health Disparities

(Just Now) WEBThe plan also calls for HHS to set data standards and upgrade collection and analysis of data on race, ethnicity, primary language and other demographic categories in line with …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/news/hhs-announces-plan-reduce-health-disparities

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2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report

(4 days ago) WEBdisparities. As mandated by the U.S. Congress, the report focuses on “national trends in the quality of health care provided to the American people” (42 U.S.C. 299b-2(b)(2)) and …

https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2023nhqdr-introduction-rev.pdf

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New Requirements to Reduce Health Care Disparities - The …

(2 days ago) WEBstandards will serve as a foundation for future work to address health care disparities and achieve equity. The new standard states “Reducing health care …

https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/r3-reports/r3_disparities_july2022-6-20-2022.pdf

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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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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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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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Understanding and Mitigating Health Inequities - The New …

(Just Now) WEBLike the Heckler report, the Chartbook led to a wellspring of new research. In 2000, the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act …

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

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Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and …

(9 days ago) WEBA health care disparity typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, affordability, access to and use of care, and quality of care. …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/disparities-in-health-and-health-care-5-key-question-and-answers/

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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Improve Health Care Access …

(5 days ago) WEBLegislation S.1451/A.782 expands upon a collaborative program to include programs that will address disparities in health care access and treatment, or address …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-improve-health-care-access-new-yorkers

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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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State Public Health Legislation Database - National Conference of …

(8 days ago) WEBHealth Disparities. Includes legislation that addresses inequities in the quality of health, health care and health outcomes experienced by groups based on …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/state-public-health-legislation-database

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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) …

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

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Biden Administration Restores Health Protections for Gay and

(5 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, established a sweeping set of civil rights protections in the U.S. health system through what is known as Section 1557.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/biden-gay-transgender-health-care.html

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NJSHAD - Health Disparities

(9 days ago) WEBHealthy New Jersey 2020 (HNJ2020) is the state's version of the federal Healthy People 2020 initiative, which sets national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. …

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) WEB(CMS)’s six Strategic Pillars, highlighting the importance of addressing the health disparities that underlie the United States’ health care system. Health equity-related …

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

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What the Data Show: Black Women Report More Pervasive …

(Just Now) WEBA new analysis of data from KFF’s Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health shows Black women are more likely than other groups to report being treated …

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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A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting …

(Just Now) WEBS.Res. 675: A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/sres675

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NJSHAD - Health Disparities

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

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

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WEBOCR disability discrimination protections. Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation …

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

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Healthy NJ 2020 - The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBHealthy New Jersey 2020 was the basis for the latest State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan and was the state's health promotion and disease prevention …

https://nj.gov/health/chs/hnj2020/

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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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Access to Wegovy limited in Medicaid programs : Shots - Health …

(3 days ago) WEBAn old law complicates Medicaid coverage. Medicaid doesn't have to cover Wegovy and drugs like it because of a decades-old law excluding medicines that treat …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/08/1249933035/medicaid-limits-wegovy-access

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Text - S.Res.675 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WEBText for S.Res.675 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/675/text/ats

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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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Restoration of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Protections: A Triumph of Civil …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released new regulations under Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), reinforcing non …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/restoration-of-lgbtq-healthcare-protections-a-triumph-of-civil-rights-and-inclusivity/ar-AA1nNKr9

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Gene therapy provision would make life-saving treatment more …

(6 days ago) WEBMinnesota legislators have the power to address these disparities by acting this session on legislation that authorizes the state to provide the required …

https://www.startribune.com/gene-therapy-legislation-would-make-life-saving-treatment-more-accessible-and-equitable/600365434/

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality …

(8 days ago) WEBAlongside an onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ healthcare legislation in some states, the Center for American Progress has reported that 30% of LGBQ respondents …

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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How health care organizations can address disparities in diabetes …

(5 days ago) WEBDoctors, health care systems, providers, public health experts and community leaders will all need to work together to create a new model of equitable diabetes care. …

https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/13/how-health-care-organizations-can-address-disparities-in-diabetes-care-for-minorities/

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Rep. Lauren Underwood says there's a "pathway" for maternal …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Black Maternal Health Caucus introduced the Momnibus Act in 2020 to "make critical investments in social determinants of health that influence maternal …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lauren-underwood-maternal-health-bills-congress-pathway-face-the-nation/

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