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Friday, August 9, 2019
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TODAY ON THE BLOG

ACCESS TO CARE

Language Access Rights Under Threat
By Kathy Ko Chin

If finalized after the comment period ends on August 13, this regulation will turn back the clock and progress on civil rights and language access. The Health Care Rights Law is clear: language should not be a barrier to accessing health coverage or services. Read More >>


A Mapping Tool To Address Health And Education Disparities And Improve Access To School-Based Health Care
By Hayley Love, John Schlitt, Nirmita Panchal, and Jené Grandmont

The tool is designed for diverse audiences who are interested in making data-driven decisions to address health and education disparities and improve access to care for children and adolescents. Read More >>
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IN THE JOURNAL

DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

Finding Shelter And Support Along The Road To Better Health
By Brian Rinker

In this month’s Leading to Health, Brian Rinker reports on how Sacramento is using California’s Whole Person Care program to help its homeless population. Read More >>

This article appears in Health Affairs’ series on Leading to Health.

A CLOSER LOOK—Vaccine Exemptions

Washington is the latest state to remove personal and philosophical exemptions for required vaccinations. The state has had 80 cases of measles this year. A Health Affairs paper from 2013 found that states with the fewest barriers had the highest rate of nonmedical exemptions from vaccinations in schoolchildren.

 
 
 
 
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