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August 1, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Live with Urban - Envisioning an Equitable Health System: Reweaving America’s Social Contract

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Envisioning an Equitable Health System: Reweaving America’s Social Contract Monday, August 7, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT Virtual Event J…
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July 27, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Live with Urban - Envisioning an Equitable Health System: Reweaving America’s Social Contract

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Envisioning an Equitable Health System: Reweaving America’s Social Contract Monday, August 7, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT Virtual Event J…
  Urban Institute Update · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 4:07 PM

For most of the US, SNAP couldn't cover the cost of a meal in 2022

Urban Institute Update ICYMI: Hear how local leaders are using Urban's Upward Mobility Framework Web Version Urban Institute Update Does SNAP cover the cost of a meal in your county? Amid inflation, Supplemental…
  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 4:06 PM

How medical debt varies across communities

Health Policy Center Also: Cancer screening use patterns Web Version Health Policy Update Medical debt in New York state and its unequal burden across communities Medical debt varied widely across regions and ge…
  Urban Institute Update · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Ways to help student borrowers in the wake of the US Supreme Court decision

Urban Institute Update Also: A future without affirmative action Web Version Urban Institute Update Three ways to support student borrowers at risk of default Last week, the US Supreme Court rejected the Biden a…
  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Using legal strategies to advance health equity

Health Policy Center Also: Health care affordability Web Version Health Policy Update Research strategies for overcoming legal and political barriers to health care equity Amid rising pushback against diversity,…
  Policies for Action · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 6:09 PM

$1.5M available for research on impacts of state-level preemption

How does preemption affect racial justice and health equity? Web Version Call for proposalsPreemption is a legal doctrine that allows a higher level of government to limit or even eliminate the power of a lower level of governm…
  Urban Institute Update · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Atlanta organization provides stable housing for trans women

Urban Institute Update Also: Research that supports the LGBTQ+ community Web Version Urban Institute Update Photo by Rhiannon Newman for the Urban Institute ‘A Place That’s Safe’: Housing for Trans People, by Tr…
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June 8, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Debt ceiling deal expands work requirements for SNAP and TANF

Urban Institute Update Also: But they don’t increase employment Web Version Urban Institute Update The debt ceiling deal’s work requirements won’t increase employment Last week’s deal to raise the debt ceiling e…
  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Safety net work requirements would harm people’s health

Health Policy Center Also: Access to mammograms Web Version Health Policy Update Medicaid work requirements would do little or nothing to increase employment, but would harm people’s health Because of barriers t…
  Urban Institute :: Research Update · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Using data to examine children’s health care access

Urban Institute Update Also: DC prekindergarten application language Web Version Assessing health care access among children enrolled in Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) In 2016–19, about 40 percent of Medic…
  Policies for Action · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas

Forthcoming P4A funding opportunity Web Version May Update Effects of work requirements on coverage, employment, and affordability of careArkansas implemented Medicaid work requirements, a policy that could soon be reintroduced…
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May 18, 2023 at 11:31 AM

The data behind funding AAPI small businesses

Urban Institute Update Also: Medicaid work requirements fail to increase employment Web Version Urban Institute Update Understanding the state of SBA loan funding to AAPI communities Asian American and Pacific Is…
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May 17, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Tune in Tomorrow - Understanding Training and Workforce Pathways to Develop and Retain Black Maternal Health Clinicians in California

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Understanding Training and Workforce Pathways to Develop and Retain Black Maternal Health Clinicians in California Thursday, May 18, 2023, 4:00 p.m…
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May 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Access to public transit and unmet health care needs

Health Policy Center Also: Mental health of Medicaid-enrolled youth Web Version Health Policy Update Understanding the importance of public transportation for access to health care Transportation barriers to hea…
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May 10, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Live with Urban: Understanding Training and Workforce Pathways to Develop and Retain Black Maternal Health Clinicians in California

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Understanding Training and Workforce Pathways to Develop and Retain Black Maternal Health Clinicians in California Thursday, May 18, 2023, 4:00 p.m…
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May 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM

How to end poverty in America

Urban Institute Update Also: FHFA pricing changes, explained Web Version Urban Institute Update Matt Desmond discusses poverty in America, and how to end it“Why is there so much poverty in America?” Pulitzer Pr…
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May 3, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Live with Urban: Understanding Training and Workforce Pathways to Develop and Retain Black Maternal Health Clinicians in California

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Understanding Training and Workforce Pathways to Develop and Retain Black Maternal Health Clinicians in California Thursday, May 18, 2023, 4:00 p.m…
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April 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Women's perspectives on improving maternal health policies

Urban Institute Update Also: Preventing school shootings Web Version Urban Institute Update 35 women share their thoughts on maternal health equity Interviewees said they want to be respected and listened to thr…
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April 13, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Correction: What do women say about maternal health policies?

Health Policy Center Also: Adults with long COVID Web Version Health Policy Update An earlier version of this newsletter was accidentally sent from an incorrect email address, [email protected]. All …
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April 6, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Examining trends in food insecurity

Urban Institute Update Also: Biden’s proposed budget and equity Web Version Urban Institute Update As inflation squeezed family budgets, food insecurity increased between 2021 and 2022 Amid high inflation, the sh…
  Urban Institute :: Greater DC Update · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Four ways DC could offer more homeownership support

Greater DC Update Also: DC investment patterns Web Version Greater DC Update Homeownership and race in DC communities east of the Anacostia River Communities east of the Anacostia River historically have had the…
  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 4:56 PM

How do Medicare Advantage plans differ by community?

Health Policy Center Also: Health care disparities Web Version Health Policy Update Medicare Advantage market and plan characteristics in counties with larger Black and Hispanic populations In counties with the …
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March 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Looking beyond the history of redlining

Urban Institute Update Also: Thoughtful historic preservation Web Version Urban Institute Update The ghosts of housing discrimination reach beyond redlining Redlining was just one piece of a broader combination o…
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March 20, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! Unequal Treatment at 20: Accelerating Progress toward Health Care Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Unequal Treatment at 20: ​​​​​​​Accelerating ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Progress toward Health Care Equity Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT …
  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 11:01 AM

The reality of paying off medical debt

Health Policy Center Also: Effects of Medicare financing Web Version Health Policy Update Most adults with past-due medical debt owe money to hospitals Expanded access to hospital charity care and stronger consu…
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March 15, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Tune in Live - Unequal Treatment at 20: Accelerating Progress toward Health Care Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Unequal Treatment at 20: ​​​​​​​Accelerating ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Progress toward Health Care Equity Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT …
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March 13, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! Investment, Growth, and Equity in the DC Region: Where Are We, and Where Are We Heading?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Investment, Growth, and Equity in the DC Region: Where Are We, and Where Are We Heading? Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST Virt…
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March 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Tune in Live - Unequal Treatment at 20: Accelerating Progress toward Health Care Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Unequal Treatment at 20: ​​​​​​​Accelerating ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Progress toward Health Care Equity Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT …
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March 9, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Easy as ABC(D)? Take our multiple-choice quiz on US homelessness

Urban Institute Update Also: Preventing student loan defaults Web Version Urban Institute Update How much do you know about homelessness in America? Take this quiz and find out if you understand the causes of and…
  Urban Institute :: Research Update · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 4:14 PM

New data and trends for children of immigrants

Urban Institute Update Immigration Data Update Web Version Children of immigrants Children of immigrants are critical in shaping this country’s future. Nationwide, more than 18 million children—a quarter of all people ages 17 …
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March 2, 2023 at 12:48 PM

The return of Medicaid renewals

Health Policy Center Also: Substance use service models Web Version Health Policy Update Update: Awareness of Medicaid renewals resuming remained low In December 2022, most adults in Medicaid-enrolled families h…
  Policies for Action · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 12:01 PM

New forthcoming P4A funding opportunity

Potential impacts of student debt forgiveness Web Version March Update P4A call for proposals on preemption expected this springPolicies for Action presently anticipates releasing a new research funding opportunity in late spri…
  Urban Institute :: Research Update · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Assessing New York’s Excluded Workers Fund

Urban Institute Update Also: Mixed-status family hardships Web Version Providing financial relief to New York’s excluded workers A survey of those targeted for the Excluded Workers Fund—primarily undocumented immigrants—showed…
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February 24, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Despite high flows, investment is not evenly distributed across the DMV

Urban Institute Update Cities and Neighborhoods Research Update Web Version The promise and pitfalls of the Washington, DC, region's strong capital flows  New analysis from experts at the Urban Institute finds that even though…
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February 23, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Live with Urban: Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s Current State and Future Needs

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s  Current State and Future Needs Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Virtual Event …
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February 23, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Advancing economic mobility for Black women

Urban Institute Update Urban celebrates Black History Month Web Version Urban Institute Update At Urban, equity is central to our research across fields, and we’re pleased to highlight some of our recent impact-d…
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February 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Live with Urban: Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s Current State and Future Needs

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s  Current State and Future Needs Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Virtual Event …
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February 16, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Lessons from 27 substance use programs

Health Policy Center Also: Mixed-status families Web Version Health Policy Update Meeting substance use and social service needs in communities of color Involving communities in decisionmaking to change substanc…
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February 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Health coverage and the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency

Urban Institute Update Also: Eviction prevention Web Version Urban Institute Update What happens to health coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency expires? The Biden administration will reportedly end …
  Urban Institute :: Greater DC Update · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Improving housing stability in DC

Greater DC Update Also: Baby bonds Web Version Greater DC Update A collaborative framework for eviction prevention in DC Local government and nonprofit service providers have collaborated to help prevent evictio…
  Urban Institute :: Research Update · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Undocumented workers found relief in NY’s Excluded Worker Fund

Urban Institute Update Immigration Research Update Web Version New York’s Excluded Workers Fund  New York State’s Excluded Workers Fund (EWF) provided undocumented workers with the financial relief they did not qualify to rece…
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February 1, 2023 at 8:38 PM

Live with Urban: Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s Current State and Future Needs

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s  Current State and Future Needs Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Virtual Event …
  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Measuring racial and ethnic disparities in health care

Health Policy Center Also: Medicaid drug discounts Web Version Health Policy Update How to measure racial and ethnic health care disparities Efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care need…
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January 19, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Addressing the racial wealth gap through corporate philanthropy

Urban Institute Update Also: A conversation on infrastructural racism Web Version Urban Institute Update Three ways corporate philanthropy can address the racial wealth gap Dismantling structural racism in commun…
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January 17, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …
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January 12, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Many immigrant families avoided public programs in 2021

Health Policy Center Also: Preventable hospitalizations Web Version Health Policy Update Immigration concerns continued to deter immigrant families with children from safety net programs in 2021 Despite the term…
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January 11, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Live with Urban - Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …
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January 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Live with Urban - Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …
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January 5, 2023 at 12:32 PM

How can policymakers help young adults cope with debt?

Urban Institute Update Short-term rental winners and losers Web Version Urban Institute Update What many young adults have in common with the first Gen Z congressperson Maxwell Frost was denied an apartment becau…