In our relentless journey toward health equity and racial justice, we are proud to shed light on a crucial article: “Proposing a Racism-Conscious Approach to Policy Making And Health Care Practices” in the October issue of Health Affairs,
“Tackling Structural Racism in Health.”
This seminal piece adds another layer to our understanding of how a racism-conscious lens can be transformative.
The racial undertones of economic policies are often overlooked. This month, we’re also focusing on understanding the racial disparities in the treatment of capital income in the federal individual income tax. This nuanced examination helps identify and address the structural inequalities inherent in our tax systems.
For an enriched perspective on these subjects and more, don’t miss our blog post on P4A Spark, where we delve deeper and engage with a wider community of experts, thinkers, and readers.
The latest P4A Spark
post delves into the potential of baby bonds as a transformative policy tool to bridge the racial wealth gap. From the mechanisms of how they work to their wider implications for communities of color, this post provides policymakers with a comprehensive understanding of the promise and the intricacies of baby bonds. Explore how this policy instrument can pave the way for a more equitable financial future.
Community corner
Stay tuned for an upcoming call for proposals from Evidence for Action next month: “Indigenous-Led Solutions to Advance Health Equity and Well-Being.” Learn more and sign up for our alerts.
Join the RWJF Systems for Action research-in-progress webinar: Using Global Budgets and Multisector Teams to Align Systems in Vermont, Wednesday, November 1, 12:00 p.m. (ET)
This RWJF Systems for Action study tests the effectiveness of a global all-payer payment model combined with multisector community health teams in improving health and social outcomes for Vermont residents. The Vermont Blueprint for Health initiative is among the most ambitious statewide health financing reforms now underway in the US. The study uses quasi-experimental methods to estimate the reform’s effects on relationships among health and social service organizations, access to needed health and social services, health care utilization and costs, and equity in health outcomes. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University are collaborating with the Department of Vermont Health Access, OneCare Vermont, and the Green Mountain Care Board to conduct the study. Results will provide
state and federal decisionmakers with strategies for using global budgeting and multisector teams to achieve systems alignment.
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