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By Brigette A. Davis

This post examines the unique role of discrimination as a stressor and the part it plays in creating health inequities.
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When Should Medicare Mandate Participation In Alternative Payment Models?
By Joshua M. Liao, Mark V. Pauly, and Amol S. Navathe

As alternative payment models (APMs) expand in scope, one critical question is whether they should engage providers on a voluntary or a mandatory basis. Joshua Liao and coauthors compare the benefits and drawbacks of mandatory and voluntary participation and argue that both modes are necessary for APMs to achieve the goal of improving value.
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A CLOSER LOOK—Oral Health Care

While seniors nationwide would benefit from coverage improvements and better access to oral health care to reduce tooth decay, tooth loss, and oral disease, barriers to that care take an especially serious toll on rural seniors. This Health Affairs Blog post discusses potential policy solutions and pending legislation to address the disproportionate burden of poor oral health on rural seniors.

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