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News from BPC’s Health Program
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In this edition, we highlight BPC’s statement on the administration’s attempt to overturn the ACA and why we believe it should be reformed, not eliminated. July will be a busy health care month at BPC with four events that you won’t want to miss. Check out the topics below and sign up before you head into the July 4th weekend! For more information on BPC’s Health Program, visit our website or contact us at [email protected]
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BPC Statement on the Administration’s Attempt to Overturn the ACA:
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“The late-night filing by the administration to urge the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act during this pandemic is unconscionable, as it could cost more than 20 million Americans access to health care insurance and strip away vital protections of their pre-existing conditions.
“At a time when more than 120,000 Americans have lost their lives to the coronavirus, and nearly 2.5 million more people have confirmed infections, this action is irresponsible and severely detrimental to the health and well-being of all Americans.
Read BPC’s full statement here.
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Tuesday, July 7
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM E.T.
Comprehensive primary care models have shown significant potential for preventing or delaying the onset of chronic conditions. Our new report includes recommendations to reduce or eliminate federal policy barriers inhibiting the provision of these services in Medicaid and we'll discuss the impact of COVID-19 on primary care providers and state Medicaid programs.
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Wednesday, July 15
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM E.T.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the food system, exacerbated food insecurity for millions of Americans, and underscored the need to bolster federal nutrition research. Join BPC and Tufts’ Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy for a discussion on strategies to improve research and coordination, and positively impact the economy, public health, and resilience to new threats.
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Tuesday, July 21
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM E.T.
The incidence of mental health and substance use problems has increased dramatically due to the COVID-19 crisis. The situation is even worse for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations, which have long experienced disparities in access to care. Join us as we discuss this alarming trend and how integrating behavioral health services with primary care can benefit these groups.
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Monday, July 27
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM E.T.
In 2018, over 12 million Americans were “dual-eligible” for both Medicare and Medicaid. These individuals must navigate the programs separately, which can result in poorly coordinated care and worse health outcomes. Join us as we release policy recommendations to provide a seamless experience for this vulnerable population and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on them.
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know about COVID-19: July 2020: In this blog post, we offer an update on what is known about the novel coronavirus and its spread, the development of a vaccine or treatment, the steps you can take to protect yourself, and more.
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