States Routinely Cover Most Contraceptives, but More Variation for Other Family Planning Services
States Routinely Cover Most Contraceptives, but More Variation for Other Family Planning Services Download…
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States Routinely Cover Births, but Related Services are Varied
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The U.S. Global Health Budget: Analysis of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request
Fact SheetThis budget analysis reviews U.S. funding for global health programs included in the fiscal year 2015 Budget Request released on March 4, 2014. It examines funding by program area as well as trends over time.
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Global Child Survival Efforts: Every Child Deserves a Fifth Birthday
Event Date:EventThis Kaiser Family Foundation briefing explores global child survival efforts, including where progress is being made, financial challenges and constraints, and opportunities for further engagement by the U.S. and others.
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The U.S. Government and Global Polio Efforts
Fact SheetThis fact sheet provides a snapshot of global polio eradication efforts and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing polio worldwide.
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Want to Learn About Women’s Health in your State? Check out KFF’s Updated Interactive Dashboard
News ReleaseKFF recently updated its interactive dashboard with national and state data on women’s health, as well as information about various policies that affect women’s health.
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The U.S. Government and Global Maternal and Child Health Efforts
Fact SheetThis fact sheet provides a snapshot of global maternal and child health (MCH) and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing MCH worldwide.
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The U.S. Global Health Initiative: Issues and Perspectives
Event Date:EventThis April 2010 webcast features a discussion of issues and challenges for the Obama Administration's Global Health Initiative and features three senior-level officials involved in the initiative, as well as outside perspectives of the challenges it faces.
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Coronavirus Puts a Spotlight on Paid Leave Policies
Issue BriefAs the COVID-19 pandemic grows, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials recommend that people who are sick should stay home. Benefits such as sick leave and family leave can help employees follow these guidelines; however, the U.S. does not have national standards on paid family or sick leave. The lack of a national policy means some employees are forced to take unpaid leave, or come to work when they are ill, which could have public health consequences.
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Testimony: The U.S. Government Role in Women’s Global Health and Key Challenges
Issue BriefJennifer Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of KFF’s Global Health & HIV Policy program, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Foreign Affairs as part of a hearing on Unique Challenges Women Face in Global Health. Her testimony describes the role of the U.S. government in women’s global health and highlights challenges and opportunities to strengthen these efforts.