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White House enlists doctors and hospitals to combat gun violence
June 10, 2024 | News, ManagementCalling gun violence a “public health crisis,” the Biden administration is asking state and local health departments, health systems and hospitals to boost their data collection on emergency room visits for firearm-related injuries.
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AC, power banks, mini fridges: State equips Medicaid patients for climate change
May 02, 2024 | News, ManagementOregon wants to be proactive and pay for equipment that will help an estimated 200,000 residents manage their health at home before extreme weather or climate-related disaster hits.
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States begin tapping Medicaid dollars to combat gun violence
January 05, 2024 | News, ManagementDespite national homicide rates declining, some cities still see violence prevail. And with the number of gun purchases at a historical high in the U.S., states are turning to Medicaid funding to support violence prevention programs.
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California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat—indoors
January 03, 2024 | News, WorkforceOnly two other states have adopted heat rules for indoor workers. Nationally, legislation has stalled in Congress, and a process initiated by the Biden administration to establish national heat standards for outdoor and indoor work could take years to finalize.