2011 Survey of DC Residents
The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation partnered to conduct a survey examining the opinions of Washington, D.C., residents on a wide range of issues including health care.
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Today’s Topics In Health Disparities: HHS’ Action Plan to Reduce Health Disparities
Event Date:EventToday's Topics in Health Disparities webcast examined the new Department of Health and Human Services’ Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. The program addressed the contents of the strategy and its timeline for implementation as well as its implications for providers.
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The Digital Divide And Access To Health Information Online
Poll FindingThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for a number of web-based initiatives, including development of the website healthcare.gov which provides a variety of health information and helps individuals find coverage options.
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Race and Recession Survey
Poll FindingThe Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard University partnership conducted a survey to examine how the recession has reshaped the lives of Americans and takes a closer look at experiences by race and ethnicity.
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Health Reform and Communities of Color: Implications for Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Issue BriefThis issue brief examines the key provisions of the 2010 health reform law that will expand health coverage and are likely to improve access to care for people of color, as well as some of the other provisions that will likely have either a direct or indirect impact on health disparities. Issue Brief (.
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Kaiser’s Monthly Update on Health Disparities: Archives
Other PostKaiser’s Monthly Update on Health Disparities: Archives November 2012 September 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010…
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Today’s Topics In Health Disparities: What Might Health Reform Mean for Women of Color?
Event Date:EventThis December 16, 2009, Today's Topics In Health Disparities webcast examined aspects of the current Senate and House health reform bills that particularly impact women of color. Women tend to be greater users of the health care system than men, have higher rates of some chronic illnesses, and have unique reproductive health care needs.
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Access to Care Among Children: How Does Medicaid do in Closing the Gaps?
Other PostWhile Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have become increasingly important sources of health coverage for low-income children in all racial and ethnic groups, the program plays an especially large role for children of color, who are more likely than white children to be low-income.
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The Role of Health Coverage for Communities of Color
Issue BriefThe current health reform debate in this country focuses heavily on providing access to affordable health coverage for the millions of people who are uninsured.
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Today’s Topics In Health Disparities: Is the Health Care System Ready for Health Reform?
Event Date:EventOn Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET, this Today's Topics In Health Disparities live webcast examined how ready the health care system is for the influx of newly covered individuals that health reform aims to deliver.