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States look to Medicaid to curb maternal mortality
March 29, 2024 | News, ManagementExpanding Medicaid postpartum care from 60 days to 12 months gives states more tools for addressing rising maternal death rates.
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For effective community research, get the right people at the table
March 27, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentWhen people with lived experience participate in a research project’s design, data collection and analysis, they can increase engagement, build trust and lay the groundwork for system-level change.
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County supports its aging residents by focusing on family caregivers
March 25, 2024 | News, WorkforceTo ensure its older adults receive quality care, Fairfax County, Virginia, steps up services for their families.
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States turn to Medicaid to tackle housing insecurity
March 19, 2024 | News, ManagementSection 1115 Medicaid waivers can help states reduce health inequities by covering housing costs and providing meal support for vulnerable populations.
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Community groups step up to help rural agencies’ disaster recovery
March 14, 2024 | News, ManagementOrganizations like long-term recovery groups can help rural agencies get housing, financial, health care and food assistance to victims of natural disasters.
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Tips for weaving equity into opioid settlement spending
March 11, 2024 | News, FinanceThe Equity Expectation Policy framework offers state and local officials insights on how to allocate opioid settlement funds effectively and fairly across communities.
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Medicaid waivers help states pilot solutions to health, housing disparities
March 07, 2024 | News, ManagementIf approved, Nebraska’s Section 1115 Medicaid waiver would help finance two medical respite centers, or post-hospital recovery centers, for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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States get some help to recruit caregivers for an aging population
March 05, 2024 | News, WorkforceWith a projected 9.3 million direct care jobs needing to be filled by 2031, states must find ways to fill that gap. That’s why a new program is helping states build a direct care workforce.
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Downtowns need a makeover. Resident, commercial engagement could help.
March 01, 2024 | News, InfrastructureCities are finding ways to attract residents and tourists back downtown, building small business support, community spirit and a local identity.
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One state looks to collect multiyear data to address the mental health crisis
February 28, 2024 | News, ManagementOhio has launched a $20 million research project to study the social and biological factors influencing mental health. Researchers hope the study will continue for two decades and deliver actionable insights for policymakers nationwide.