How nonprofits help millions tackle their medical debt Nikiesha Barnett had knee surgery in 2006 and took unpaid leave from her job as a Georgia hospital coordinator while she was recovering The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022
Free preventive care under the ACA is under threat again – a ruling exempting PrEP from insurance coverage may extend nationwide and to other health services Many Americans breathed a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court left the Affordable Care Act in place following the law’s third major legal challenge in June 2021. This decision left widely supported policies in place, like ensuring coverage regardless of preexisting conditions, coverage for dependents up to age 26… The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022
A 'staggering' number of people couldn't get care during the pandemic, poll finds Insured or not, one in five said they couldn't get treated for serious illness, while preventive and elective procedures were neglected. Disruptions in care hit Black and Native Americans the hardest. WEKU · Aug 8, 2022
Poll: Black, Native American and Latino families face serious problems from inflation Those households are struggling to stay afloat, according to a new poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. WEKU · Aug 8, 2022
What are bail funds? Two social policy experts explain When someone charged with a crime is eligible for release but cannot afford cash bail, they typically will remain in jail until they are sentenced or released – unless someone makes a payment on their behalf. The Conversation · Jul 1, 2022
Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities so everyone can flourish “Languishing” is the in-vogue term for today’s widely shared sense of pandemic malaise. According to some psychologists, you can stop languishing with simple steps: Savor the small stuff. Do five good deeds. Find activities that let you “flow.” Change how you think and what you do, and today’s languishing can… The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022