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Category Archives: Health Disparities
Boston Public Health Commission’s Dr. Barbara Ferrer Speaks on Health Inequities
On Friday, Boston Public Health Commission Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer addressed the Health Law and Policy Forum sponsored by Health Law Advocates. In her presentation, “Taking Action to Eliminate Health Inequities,” Dr. Ferrer discussed the impact of racism on health … Continue reading
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CommCare Bridge Update: Important Information for Nov. 1st
As the second phase of Commonwealth Care Bridge enrollment begins, here is some important information that may be useful to you: November 1st Enrollment Over 10,000 residents in the northern and southern parts of the state are expected to be … Continue reading
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Tagged healthcare, Helpline, immigrants, insurance
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Disparities Council Recap
The Health Disparities Council held its monthly meeting on Monday. Chaired by Representative Rushing and EOHHS Secretary Bigby, the members focused on legislative opportunities to address health disparities in Massachusetts. Public Health Committee Chair Jeffrey Sanchez opened the meeting with … Continue reading
Read All The Reports
Lots of interesting reports out in the past few days looking at Massachusetts health care access. Individually, each presents a slightly different picture, based on what they looked at and how they looked at it. One theme is that while … Continue reading
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Health Disparities Legislation Moves Forward
The Disparities Action Network (DAN) is pleased to announce that the Joint Committee on Public Health favorably reported its two priority bills on Wednesday. S. 810 and S. 811 provide Massachusetts with a comprehensive health disparities strategy by codifying the … Continue reading
Disparities Council Meets on Monday 10/5
The Commonwealth’s Health Disparities Council will hold it’s next meeting on Monday, October 5 at One Ashburton Place, 21st floor (10am-12pm). Please click here to view the meeting agenda and here to review the Council’s website updates.
Health Disparities Council Meets
Chaired by Representative Byron Rushing alongside EOHHS Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, the state’s Health Disparities Council launched in high spirits on Monday. The assembly focused on a review of the developing state disparities report card; a tool intended to shape program … Continue reading
Cardinal does not want to see the state make a “tragic mistake”
Boston’s top Catholic official asks lawmakers to keep ALL Massachusetts families healthy. Cardinal Sean O’Malley posted this blog about 28,000 legal immigrants who stand to lose their Commonwealth Care coverage. “The Governor and the Legislature in the commonwealth face excruciatingly … Continue reading
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Transportation Reform for the Public Health
While not traditionally discussed in health policy circles, transportation is a key determinant of health outcomes. Transportation policies affect more than the just the ways that people travel, but influence the distribution of goods and services, exposures to pollution, opportunities … Continue reading
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7/27 Health Disparities Council Meeting
The Health Disparities Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday July 27th from 2pm-4pm ( 21st floor of One Ashburton Place). The meeting agenda is as follows: Approve last month’s minutes Updates: Framework Group Report Card Group Interpreter Services … Continue reading
