💪 #RuralHealth Care Has Heart & Grit

In rural communities across the U.S., we see health systems under strain, but we also see them innovating, adapting, and leading.

Today, we’re spotlighting how rural providers and communities are rising to face their unique set of challenges.
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Recent policy changes could drive the total number of uninsured people to above 40 million by 2034, not far from levels before the Affordable Care Act. bit.ly/46V3sFm

Policy decisions matter. CHCs serve more than 32 million people, but funding risks are growing. Millions of Americans could lose coverage, and CHCs could lose billions in revenue. Our final #NHCW25 post breaks it down what’s at stake.
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Over the past decade, states have made historic gains in health coverage and access, but that progress is at risk from proposed Medicaid and marketplace cuts and added red tape.
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📣 Policymakers are weighing guardrails for digital #mentalhealth tools—from AI therapy to virtual care.

Join us TODAY @ 12:30PM EDT for a virtual event co-hosted with @bipartisanpolicy.org to unpack the latest and how policy is trying to keep pace.

👉 Register: bit.ly/4f1WeS5

Where do U.S. states and private health insurers stand on birth control coverage? Read our new explainer to find out what could happen if federal laws protecting access to contraceptives were weakened.

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In most states, fewer than 75% of young kids received all doses of recommended early childhood vaccines.
Vaccination rates are slipping — and it’s a growing public health concern.

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The CMS Innovation Center has launched a new “strategic direction” for President Trump’s second term aimed at empowering Americans to live healthier lives.
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The use of AI and digital tools in #mentalhealth care is growing fast—but can we ensure that this promising technology is safe and effective?

Register below to join us & @bipartisanpolicy.org on Monday, July 21 at 12:30PM EDT for a virtual discussion on the issue.

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"Work requirements place significant reporting burdens on #Medicaid enrollees. Even those who work more than 20 hours a week risk losing their coverage if they are unable to consistently document and submit proof of the number of hours they’ve worked."
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📢 The evidence is clear: Medicaid work requirements don’t work.

They do not increase employment but they do lead to significant coverage losses.

Find a breakdown of what #Medicaid work requirements are, their impact on coverage and employment, and more, here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/medica...

Whether Congress pursues Medicaid block grants, per capita caps, or work mandates, the changes would affect all #Medicaid enrollees—that includes children, older adults & people w/ disabilities—while fundamentally altering the nation’s largest #publichealth insurer. https://buff.ly/4b39T9f

With potential funding cuts and eligibility changes on the horizon, now is the time to understand how these policies impact millions of Americans.

For clear, fact-based insights into Medicaid’s role in the U.S. health system, see this article: lnkd.in/eKS7JzHp

If strong #primarycare equals healthier populations, then why don’t we all agree to invest more into the model?
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Robust #primarycare networks are associated with better population health and reduced inequities. This #primarycareweek, let’s make some noise in favor of strengthening our #primarycare infrastructure. https://buff.ly/47gRyUn

Finland’s remarkable 82% decline in homelessness over four decades highlights the power of political will & integrated social services.

With the U.S. grappling with rising homelessness rates, the success of Finland may contain lessons worth learning.
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