May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth . Did you know community health centers play a major role in supporting behavioral health needs? Discover how CHCs contribute to community well-being and provide accessible mental health care to underserved populations. bit.ly/3TwkWiZ

On The Dose podcast, Dr. Cheryl Clark talks about how she brings health equity to life and her work at the forefront of emancipatory research. buff.ly/4b3vH3O

ICYMI Our new 2024 Scorecard with Milbank Memorial Fund & The Milbank Quarterly and PhysiciansFoundation highlights state-level primary care performance and points to the urgent need to invest in physician training in underserved communities. buff.ly/49OrFLz

Understanding the diverse needs of Latino patients is essential for equitable health care. In a new blog post Miguel Marino PhD 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 and John Heintzman of Ochinnetwork discuss the role that state health agencies can play in disaggregating Latino health data: buff.ly/3Un1fdM

In their new Forefront article, Bruce Leff, David Levine, + Albert Siu from Johns Hopkins University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, + Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai argue that Hospital at Home is the keystone of a future home-based care ecosystem that puts patients at the center of health care. bit.ly/4bcsjDC

Legislative approaches to mitigating the spread of infectious diseases vary by state, and NCSL is tracking them in this new State Public Health Legislation Database.

Learn more: bit.ly/3WlG5Q3

States w/ health care cost growth targets face tough decisions amid inflation spikes. This new blog from Bailit Health describes state approaches to adjusting targets for inflation & how to balance affordability with responding to macroeconomic influences: buff.ly/3wonoQS

New laws targeting 'divisive concepts' in education risk hindering evidence-based discussions crucial for understanding & addressing health disparities. In a new MQ Opinion, Paula Lantz and Emma Carter urge the population health community to speak out: buff.ly/44mCanY

Hosted by New York Health Foundation, join us next week on May 9, as policymakers, providers, and advocates discuss the current state of primary care policy in New York State. Learn more and register: ow.ly/5b3u50RsJta

In this Milbank Quarterly Opinion from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health authors urge policymakers to acknowledge that multiple studies and study types are usually needed to understand the impact of policies. buff.ly/3Uqv4tQ

Understanding the impact of COVID-19 interventions requires more than just picking sides in scientific debates. In this MQ Opinion Elizabeth Stuart & Joshua Sharfstein highlight the importance of the nuances of causality and the strengths of different types of evidence:buff.ly/3WkHgz2

Rhode Island and Connecticut are taking unique approaches to adjusting healthcare cost growth targets in light of inflation. What can other states learn from their decisions? Dive into an analysis from Bailit Health: buff.ly/49RKOMk

Happy #AANHPI HeritageMonth ! We'll be sharing data from @uclachpr reports on various topics within different #AANHPI communities and highlighting the work of our Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Data Policy Lab that seeks to address gaps in data and research on NHPIs.

Using Medicaid to Address Young People’s Mental Health Needs in School Settings
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New @PCDC New York Primary Care Scorecard finds an insufficient workforce, uneven access and considerable racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes. Spending data and investment needed. buff.ly/3UHqhVp

Legislation restricting discussions on race & sex in higher ed and gov agencies threatens academic freedom/efforts to address social inequality. In a new Opinion, Paula Lantz and Emma Carter describe the potential chilling effects on discourse & research: buff.ly/44mC9jU

ICYMI: #GrahamCenter Director Yalda Jabbarpour spoke with AAFP News about the new primary care scorecard and what family physicians can learn from it. Read the interview here: bit.ly/3x4as2y

Check out this opinion piece by Jennifer Karas Montez! She provides a list of 10 recommendations to guide state-policy-related research based on her own work and experiences.

Find more of Jennifer's work here: tinyurl.com/bdh6ha8n
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New issue brief from KFF identifies 10 things to know about consolidation in #healthcare provider markets.

Learn more: bit.ly/3Uf0ovQ #HealthCareCosts

From nativity to ancestry, understanding the nuanced factors shaping health outcomes in Latino communities is key. Explore recommendations for state health authorities to improve health care equity through data disaggregation in this blog:buff.ly/4bfuBlf CC OHSU News