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March 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Learning from California’s equity-centered climate investments

Commemorating COVID-19 service workers Web Version march Update Learning from 10 years of California’s climate investmentsTen years ago, the State of California launched an equity-centered climate funding initiative, including …

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March 14, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Exploring medication use for OUD among Medicaid-enrolled youth

Health Policy Center Also: Modeling labor force effects of Medicaid and Marketplace expansion Web Version Health Policy Update Initiation and receipt of medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) among youth In a …

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March 14, 2024 at 11:02 AM

The financial well-being of immigrants with disabilities

Urban Institute Update Also: The landscape of state-funded public coverage for noncitizens Web Version Disabled immigrants face compounding barriers to education and employment During a convening, experts discussed how immigra…

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March 7, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Five key trends across the 2023 equity action plans

Urban Institute Update Also: Join us to discuss the White House's housing policy Web Version Urban Institute Update How the White House is continuing to prioritize equity In the wake of the White House’s latest…

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March 4, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Lessons from Afghan evacuee resettlement

Urban Institute Update Immigration research update Web Version Lessons from Afghan evacuee resettlement A new report on Afghan evacuees’ experience and community efforts supporting their resettlement offers insights for aiding…

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March 1, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Getting medication for opioid use disorder to those in need

Urban Institute Update Health Policy Research Update Web Version Getting medication for opioid use disorder to those in need Opioid use disorder affects millions of Americans, and opioid overdose deaths reached a historic high…

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February 22, 2024 at 12:32 PM

The impacts of the federal income tax are not race neutral

Urban Institute Update Also: New Evidence in Action podcast episode is live Web Version Urban Institute Update New episode! Evidence in Action podcast: How evidence catalyzes workplace equity Cohost Kimberlyn L…

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February 21, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Reflecting on P4A’s 2023 year-end review

Black History Month: Reflecting and repairing Web Version february Update Reflecting on progress: P4A’s 2023 year-end review Dive deep into our retrospective blog post, where we highlight themes and P4A research that shaped our…

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February 15, 2024 at 6:34 PM

New evidence on preventable hospitalization rates

Health Policy Center Also: Two options for restraining health care spending Web Version Health Policy Update Preventable hospitalizations among adult Medicaid enrollees in 2019 Researchers found preventable hosp…

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February 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Investing in kids means greater returns for their future

Urban Institute Update Also: New Evidence in Action podcast episode is live Web Version Urban Institute Update New podcast episode: Evidence in Action—Local solutions, national impact Urban’s President Sarah Ro…

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February 7, 2024 at 12:32 PM

More than 80,000 DC residents experience housing insecurity

Greater DC Update Also: Five equity-focused infrastructure-reuse projects Web Version Greater DC Update Housing insecurity in the District of Columbia More than 1 in 10 DC residents experience housing insecurity…

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February 5, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST Virtual Event Commun…

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January 30, 2024 at 7:25 PM

State-led health insurance expansion for noncitizens

Urban Institute Update Immigration research update Web Version States extend health insurance to noncitizens Nearly 4 in 10 nonelderly noncitizens lack health insurance, partly because of restrictions on federally funded publi…

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January 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Live with Urban - Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST Virtual Event Commun…

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January 25, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Barriers to education and employment for immigrants with disabilities

Health Policy Center Also: Payment and purchasing strategies to promote equity in Medicaid Web Version Health Policy Update Disabled immigrants face compounding barriers to education and employment During a rece…

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January 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Deadline approaching for P4A’s open call for proposals

Creating a direct cash payment program to benefit Americans during the next recession Web Version january Update Open P4A call for proposalsDeadline approaching: February 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (ET). The focus of this call for…

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January 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Urban’s NEW podcast - Evidence in Action – is LIVE, TUNE IN!

Urban Institute Update Listen today Web Version Urban Institute Update The Urban Institute is proud to launch a new podcast, Evidence in Action, and the first episode is available now! Hosted by President Sarah …

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January 24, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Live with Urban - Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST Virtual Event Commun…

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January 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM

What’s to blame for high home prices and costs?

Urban Institute Update Also: The importance of American Latino museums Web Version Urban Institute Update Richard Johnson/ ShutterstockLow housing supply is largely responsible for high home prices and rents An…

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December 28, 2023 at 12:33 PM

Best of health policy 2023

Health Policy Center This year's highlights Web Version Health Policy Update Medical debt in New York state and its unequal burden across communities Medical debt varied widely across regions and generally fell …

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December 21, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Looking back at research that elevated the debate

Urban Institute Update 2023 highlights Web Version Urban Institute Update At Urban, we believe data and evidence are essential to shaping a more inclusive, equitable, and just society. This year, we delivered re…

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December 20, 2023 at 5:05 PM

P4A’s newest call for proposals on immigrant inclusion

Housing policy insights, cash transfers and women, and tribal resource protection Web Version december Update Open P4A call for proposalsPolicies for Action (P4A) recently announced its newest call for proposals (CFP). The focu…

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December 14, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Limiting coverage losses among children during Medicaid unwinding

Health Policy Center Also: A more inclusive safety net for North Carolina’s immigrant families Web Version Health Policy Update How states can reduce coverage loss among children during Medicaid unwinding To min…

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December 13, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Best of Immigration Policy Update from 2023

Urban Institute Update Insights from the Urban Institute’s Program on Immigration Web Version Supporting North Carolina’s immigrant families Based on interviews and multilingual focus groups, researchers identify challenges fa…

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December 8, 2023 at 12:34 PM

$1.5M available for policy research to advance the inclusion of immigrant families and children

How can policies contribute to the inclusion of immigrant families and children? Web Version CALL FOR PROPOSALS Policies for Action (P4A) announced its newest call for proposals (CFP) on December 4, 2023. The focus of this CFP …

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December 8, 2023 at 12:34 PM

$1.5M available for policy research to advance the inclusion of immigrant families and children

How can policies contribute to the inclusion of immigrant families and children? Web Version CALL FOR PROPOSALS Policies for Action (P4A) announced its newest call for proposals (CFP) on December 4, 2023. The focus of this CFP …

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December 7, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Promoting equitable wildfire recovery in Lahaina

Urban Institute Update Also: Register for an event on community disaster resilience zones Web Version Urban Institute Update Disaster recovery lessons for local leaders from Colorado’s Marshall FireIt’s been mo…

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December 6, 2023 at 12:42 PM

Greater DC Update’s 2023 highlights

Greater DC Update Informing policy in the DC region Web Version Greater DC Update Homeownership and race in DC communities east of the Anacostia River Communities east of the Anacostia River historically have ha…

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November 30, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Celebrating Indigenous resiliency this month

Urban Institute Update Data to support Native communities Web Version Urban Institute Update This Native American Heritage Month, we’re thinking beyond challenges toward actionable solutions that leaders, advoca…

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November 30, 2023 at 12:03 PM

P4A reflects on Native American Heritage Month

Bridging gaps in health: Medicaid’s role in cervical cancer screening among AIAN women Web Version november Update Bridging gaps in health: Medicaid’s role in cervical cancer screening in AIAN women Danielle R. Gartner, Jessica…

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November 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! - Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST Virtual Event When solutions are genu…

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November 22, 2023 at 12:31 PM

How are American households affected by disasters?

Urban Institute Update Also: Centering equity can maximize AI benefits Web Version Urban Institute Update More than 3 million Americans were displaced by a ‘natural’ disaster in the past year. How can we prepar…

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November 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Live with Urban - Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST Virtual Event When solutions are genu…

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November 16, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Live with Urban - Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST Virtual Event When solutions are genu…

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November 9, 2023 at 8:44 PM

Live with Urban - Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Authentic Community Engagement to Support Equity Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST Virtual Event When solutions are genu…

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November 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Making veteran health care coverage a priority

Urban Institute Update Also: Stable funding for public transportation Web Version Urban Institute Update Uninsured veterans in the US and the potential for coverage gains Access to health insurance for the peopl…

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October 26, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Tackling health inequity through data collection

Health Policy Center Also: How mental models can lead to health disparities Web Version Health Policy Update Using race and ethnicity data to advance health equity Collection of individuals’ and providers’ race …

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October 19, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Young adults in debt: Mapping the financial landscape

Urban Institute Update Also: Empowering young people in the workplace Web Version Urban Institute Update Debt in America: An interactive map Debt is a sobering reality that affects families and communities natio…

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October 18, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Racial disparities and health: A new approach

Spotlight on racism-conscious policymaking Web Version october Update Introducing a racism-conscious perspective to health and policyIn our relentless journey toward health equity and racial justice, we are proud to shed light …

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October 12, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Understanding women's recent health care experiences

Health Policy Center Also: Estimating the impacts of continuous eligibility Web Version Health Policy Update Aligning maternal health policies with preferences and experiences Through in-depth phone interviews a…

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October 5, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Providing economic security for Latino families

Urban Institute Update Also: Hispanic-serving institutions Web Version Urban Institute Update Creating avenues to financial inclusion for Latino families Did you know Latino communities are the fastest-growing g…

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October 4, 2023 at 11:31 AM

The pandemic’s effects on DC child care

Greater DC Update Also: Supporting affordable housing access Web Version Greater DC Update How DC child care supply changed during COVID-19 DC’s overall supply of home-based child care has nearly recovered from …

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October 3, 2023 at 11:32 AM

The impacts of temporary immigration status on Afghan evacuees

Urban Institute Update Also: Immigrant families and safety net participation Web Version How temporary immigration status has affected Afghan evacuees in the US The initial two-year temporary immigration status for Afghan evac…

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September 28, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Expanding Medicare Part B to include comprehensive dental benefits

Health Policy Center Also: Medicaid-eligible but unenrolled people Web Version Health Policy Update Estimating the cost and effects of adding a dental benefit to Medicare Part B The expansion would substantially…

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September 21, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Public spending on kids has societal payoffs but faces decline

Urban Institute Update Also: This month’s farm bill reauthorization Web Version Urban Institute Update What’s at stake as public spending on children declines? Public spending on children benefits kids and famil…

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September 20, 2023 at 11:02 AM

New studies on housing, public health, and baby bonds

New studies and RWJF 4Action Partners gathering Web Version september Update Do localized housing programs lead to racial equity? Evidence from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership program Housing credit inflows boost comm…

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September 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Examining uninsurance trends among new mothers

Health Policy Center Also: Medicaid Forward’s estimated impact Web Version Health Policy Update New mothers’ coverage improved during the public health emergency Despite improvements in coverage for some groups …

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September 11, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Tune in Today! Building Equitable Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Health Policy Center Addressing Current Challenges and Exploring Future Opportunities Web Version Urban Institute Events Building Equitable Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Addressing Current Challeng…

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September 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

How effective is SAVE for educators and social workers?

Urban Institute Update Also: TANF cash assistance Web Version Urban Institute Update Public service loan forgiveness and the SAVE plan for federal student loans The Biden administration’s new income-driven repay…

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September 5, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Live with Urban - Building Equitable Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Health Policy Center Addressing Current Challenges and Exploring Future Opportunities Web Version Urban Institute Events Building Equitable Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Addressing Current Challeng…

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