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The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Thursday, April 2, 2020
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TODAY ON THE BLOG
COVID-19
Equitable Access To Health Information For Non-English Speakers Amidst The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
By David Velasquez, Nishant Uppal, and Numa Perez
Past pandemics have taught us that
inadequately disseminating health information to people with limited English proficiency magnifies health disparities, and there are early warning signs that a similar trend is recurring with COVID-19. Read More >>
Keeping Surprise Billing Out Of Coronavirus Treatment
By Jack Hoadley, Kevin Lucia, and Katie Keith
A short-term payment standard, combined with meaningful consumer protections from surprise medical bills, could provide significant financial relief to individuals and families affected by the coronavirus. Read More >>
Five Things State Medicaid Agencies Should Do Now To Improve Care For Pregnant And Postpartum Women Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
By Emily Eckert and Meredith Yinger
As the United States continues to respond to this pandemic, it is important that each state consider the unique coverage and access needs of low-income women, especially in the
perinatal period. Read More >>
FOLLOWING THE ACA
Final Marketplace Enrollment Data For 2020
By Katie Keith
On April 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the Marketplace open enrollment report for 2020. Read More >>
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GRANTWATCH MONTHLY ROUNDUP
Native American Communities And COVID-19: How Foundations Can Help
By Heidi A. Schultz (3/31/20)
The outlook for an effective and comprehensive response to the COVID-19 outbreak among American Indians and Alaska Natives is bleak. As of March 29, 2020, 165 Natives had tested positive for COVID-19. The author, who works for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, enumerates a number of ways that foundations can help this population. Read More >>
Part I: What Are Foundations Doing In The Fight Against COVID-19?
By Lee-Lee Prina (3/26/20)
More and more
health philanthropies around the United States are stepping up to help people during this difficult time: sometimes by awarding grants, sometimes with useful information. Look for Part II to be published soon. Read More >
Knowing Better, Doing Better: A New Strategy For Health Professionals’ Education
By Holly J. Humphrey (3/17/20)
The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, a national funder focused on education of health professionals, has unveiled its new strategic plan. Its president provides some insights here. Read More >>
People Post: Foundation Staff And Board Members’ Arrivals And Departures; Job Opening
By Lee-Lee Prina (3/8/20)
Read about staff and board changes at foundations around the United States. And a program officer position is open. Read More
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Lessons From Oral Health: Using Philanthropy As A Catalyst For Systems Change
By Katie Eyes and Stacy Warren (3/3/20)
Oral health is a critical issue in North Carolina, with more than 2.4 million residents living in areas without enough dentists, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Two foundations are jointly investing $35 million to address major gaps in oral health care in the state. The authors say that partnership between the two foundations and collaboration with others has been one key to creating momentum for substantive change around oral health in the Tar Heel State. Read More >>
The Emerging Crisis Of Aged Homelessness: What Can Be Done To Help?
By Brian Byrd
(2/27/20)
The homeless population is "greying" in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles, University of Pennsylvania researchers have found. New York City is in the middle of an emerging crisis of aging homelessness, according to their 2019 report. At a panel discussion hosted by a foundation, they projected that costs for shelter, hospital, and nursing home services for the elderly homeless just in that city will reach about $460 million a year by 2030. What interventions can help that population and maybe save money? Read More >>
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IN THE JOURNAL
GRANTWATCH
Foundation Funding To Research And Advance The ACA
By Lee L. Prina
Uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues. Aligning with the theme of the journal's March 2020 issue, the Affordable Care Act Turns 10, the March GrantWatch column (free access) contains examples of foundation-funded efforts—from California to Maine—related to the ACA, including on Medicaid expansion. Read More >>
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A CLOSER LOOK—Antibiotic OveruseA Health Affairs Blog post by Timothy Sullivan examines the implications of antibiotic overuse in the care of hospitalized patients at the end of life. The author argues that to reduce antibiotic overuse and slow the rising tide of antibiotic resistance, physicians and patients must begin to think more critically about the role of these powerful medications at the end of life.
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