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April 2025 Bryant Rucker,
We need a more racially and ethnically diverse PA workforce to reflect the US patient population, But despite the significant increase in the number of PA graduates, there has been a steady decrease in Black graduates. Black representation began its decline as many PA programs transitioned to masters-level programs. According to the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), 38 physician assistant schools had zero Black graduates and 16 schools had zero Hispanic graduates from 2019 to 2021. More
March 2025 Sarita A. Mohanty, Narda Ipakchi,
For decades, the program has connected lower-income older adults and people with disabilities to the kind of care that helps them live with independence and purpose. More
March 2025 Sarah Loch, Elizabeth Mendes,
As Congress works toward passing a budget reconciliation plan, lawmakers are considering massive cuts in federal financing for programs that provide… More
January 2025 Susan S. Stuard ,
Updated February 28, 2025 State policymakers have struggled with the unintended consequences of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accelerated… More
January 2025 Steve Downs,
Which companies have the biggest impact on Americans’ health? Drug companies? Hospital systems? What about restaurant chains like McDonald’s or… More
December 2024 Adriana Cadena,
State Medicaid agencies may soon face significant state and federal budget cuts and policy changes. As the policy and fiscal environment changes, the… More
November 2024 Sarah Bartelmann,
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is implementing a mix of transparency, performance improvement plans, and financial penalties to ensure health plans and provider organizations take actions to meet the state’s target. More
October 2024 Michael Wolfe, Zack Wortman,
Some payers are pursuing strategies beyond traditional health care systems by focusing on public benefit programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). However, there is an intuitive but underutilized partner for payers seeking to increase SNAP and WIC uptake among their members: grocery stores. More
October 2024 Maya Hazarika Watts , Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, Jessica Breslin, Katie Michel,
Public health laws affect health not only through their substance and design but also through implementation and enforcement. Equitable policymaking requires implementation that respects and works for everyone, with careful attention to the steps of the policy process that follow policy enactment, including enforcement, evaluation, and revision — all of which are necessary to ensure that public health laws have their intended effect. State and local officials working in a range of agencies — from public health to fair employment, housing, consumer protection, government law offices, and more — play a significant role in the implementation and enforcement of public health laws. More
October 2024 Sarah Kinsler,
This spring, Delaware took a bold step to mitigate hospital spending growth. HB 350, signed into law in June, creates the Diamond State Hospital Cost… More
