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The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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TODAY ON THE BLOG
STATE ISSUES
The State Of State Legislation Addressing Health Care Costs And Quality
By Roslyn Murray, Jaime S. King, Suzanne F. Delbanco, and Maclaine Lehan
While neither the federal nor state governments have cracked the code yet on the right mix of laws to ensure high-quality, affordable health care, states continue to be highly active, key players in developing approaches to address some of our most vexing health care challenges.
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RURAL HEALTH
Reflections On Public-Private Collaborations In Rural Health
By Faith Mitchell and Ann McMillan
The rural landscape is complex, and no single agency or group can tackle it alone. How can aligning efforts between the federal government and health philanthropy yield better outcomes for rural communities? This year's meeting held by Grantmakers In Health, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, and the National Rural Health Association focused on social determinants of health. Broadband expansion and affordable housing were among the topics discussed. Read More >>
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HEALTH AFFAIRS EVENTS
MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEMS
September 12, 2019
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Reserve Officers Association – Washington, DC
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
August Issue Table of Contents
The August 2019 issue of Health Affairs examines the health systems that serve 1.4 million active duty service members; provide care and coverage for another 8.1 million reservists, retirees, and family members; and provide care for 9.0 million veterans. As the Military Health System (MHS) goes through a major restructuring, it also faces pressures and opportunities similar to those in the civilian sector.
Join us on September 12 when panels of authors will present their work
and participate in a robust discussion on:
- The Role Of The Military Health System In Ensuring Readiness And Supporting Skills For Battlefield Support; and
- The Complex Relationship Between Military Treatment Facilities And Purchased Civilian Care
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IN THE JOURNAL
MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM
The Impact Of Military Parents’ Injuries On The Health And Well-Being Of Their Children
By Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman, Apryl Susi, and Gregory H. Gorman
Children of parents who are injured while serving in the military are at increased risk of various poor health outcomes. Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman and coauthors examine data for children two years before and two years after parental injuries and find that these children “received decreased preventive health care and had
increased health care visits for injury, maltreatment, and mental health care and increased days on psychiatric medications.”
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A CLOSER LOOK— Election 2020 | Rural Health
Health care has emerged as a top item of debate in the 2020 presidential election campaign. Here at Health Affairs’ A Closer Look, we’ll provide links to some of the background evidence and policy analysis informing the candidates’ positions.
Pete Buttigieg posted a plan this month on “Securing A Healthy Future for Rural America” that cites a Health Affairs journal article on the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals due to uncompensated care. It also cites Katy Kozhimannil’s Health Affairs Blog post on the missing voices in America’s rural health narrative.
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