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The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Monday, April 13, 2020
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TODAY ON THE BLOG
COVID-19
How Will We Care For Coronavirus Patients After They Leave The Hospital? By Building Postacute Care Surge Capacity
By Vishal S. Arora and Jonathan E. Fried
While the primary focus of policy makers has rightfully been on providing hospital care, there is still more work necessary to help patients actually recover from their illnesses. Read More >>
How Can We Ramp Up Hospital Capacity To Handle The Surge Of COVID-19 Patients? Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals Can Play A Critical Role
By Anil N. Makam and David C. Grabowski
Long-term acute care hospitals offer additional opportunities to prepare for and manage the surge of COVID-19 patients experiencing respiratory failure. Read More >>
Protecting Decarcerated Populations In The Era Of COVID-19: Priorities For Emergency Discharge Planning
By Benjamin A. Howell, Haiyan Ramirez Batlle, Cyrus Ahalt, Shira Shavit, Emily A. Wang, Nickolas D. Zaller, and Brie A. Williams
Federal, state, and local criminal justice systems
confronting COVID-19 outbreaks in correctional facilities should act swiftly and think broadly to address the evolving risk.
Read More >>
New Guidance To Implement COVID-19 Coverage Requirements And More
By Katie Keith
On April 11, 2020, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor jointly issued guidance to implement the COVID-19–related coverage provisions outlined in two recent pieces of legislation: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This post summarizes that guidance, highlights an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, and discusses the latest efforts to shield patients from the cost
of COVID-19 treatment. Read More >>
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HEALTH POLICY BRIEF
By Gina Adams and Julia R. Henly
Finding affordable child care is a special challenge for low-income families, whose members often work nontraditional hours and have unpredictable work schedules. For these families, the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) serves as the primary means of getting financial support for child care in a range of settings, from licensed child care centers to approved home-based providers. This Health Policy Brief provides background information about the CCDBG, which has the dual focus of supporting parental employment and child development—both of which have important implications for child and family health and
well-being. Read More >>
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A CLOSER LOOK—Legal Advocacy
Legal advocacy is a recognized strategy to address social factors that influence the health of populations with complex care needs. Such advocacy can improve housing stability, increase access to public benefits that support a host of social needs, assure that medical and financial proxy decision makers are in place, and reduce psychosocial distress. A Health Affairs Blog post considers how legal advocacy can improve care for older adults with complex needs.
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