This map shows the counties at risk of having no insurer on the marketplace (exchange), created by the Affordable Care Act, in 2018, based on a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of insurer rate filings and news reports Source: Counties at Risk of Having No Insurer on the Marketplace (Exchange) in 2018 | The Henry J. …
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Source: MSNBC Rachel Maddow tells the history of ADAPT and the activism of disabled Americans and points out the leadership role these activists have taken in challenging the new plan to take Medicaid away from millions.Duration: 21:09
FDA announced its intention to extend the compliance date for the Nutrition Facts Label final rules Source: Labeling & Nutrition > Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label Original vs. New Format – Infographics to Help Understand the Changes (New Food Label Side by Side & Comparacion Paralela) Compliance Date On June 13, 2017, the FDA announced its …
There are many reasons to keep your blood sugar under control: protecting your arteries and nerves are two of them. Here’s another biggie: preventing dementia, the loss of memory and thinking skills that afflicts millions of older Americans. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that even in people without diabetes, …
Source: UCEDDs at Georgetown, Georgia State, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and in collaboration with AUCD A new project and website from the UCEDDs at Georgetown, Georgia State, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and in collaboration with AUCD. This project is designed to research, develop, and disseminate a set or resources for the national network of …
Source: Office of Minority Health The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) are pleased to announce the release of a new HealthyPeople.gov data search function. The Health Disparities widget is a new way for you to access this health disparities information. The new widget provides an …
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Source: National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) States and managed care organizations need assurance that their partners can coordinate care effectively across medical, behavioral and social services and help keep people in their preferred setting—often, their home and community. NCQA has released Roadmap to Success in LTSS, a compilation of resources to guide organizations through …
Source: University of New Hampshire, Disability and Public Health Project (NH UCEDD) In NH, women with disabilities are significantly less likely than the general population to comply with breast and cervical cancer screening recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Preventive screenings are especially challenging for women with disabilities due to barriers, such as: Lack …
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Source: University of New Hampshire, Disability and Public Health Project (NH UCEDD) In New Hampshire, adults with mobility and cognitive limitations are significantly more likely to experience diabetes (26%) than adults with no disability (9%).1 The disparity in diabetes prevalence results in higher costs to Medicaid programs and poorer health outcomes and quality of life for …
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Source: University of New Hampshire, Disability and Public Health Project (NH UCEDD) Adults with disabilities in New Hampshire (NH) are significantly less likely than adults without disabilities to have access to information electronically. This can affect access to: Online communities that encourage healthy behaviors; Electronic health records & appointment reminders; Knowledge & strategies to maintain & …
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