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July 28, 2021
State 2021-22 Budget Benefits Health of Low-Income Californians
T. Nancy Lam Uncategorized
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, the California Legislature passed its new budget that expands and improves health coverage for millions of low-income Californians.
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July 26, 2021
Ten Ways the “Better Care Better Jobs Act” Helps Older Adults & People with Disabilities
Jennifer Lav Issue Brief, Article, Fact Sheet
July 26, 2021 marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA). As we celebrate more than 30 years since one of the most important civil rights achievements for people with disabilities, Congress now has the opportunity to take another huge step forward towards improving the lives…
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July 16, 2021
Q&A: 2020 Circuit Decisions on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act
Jane Perkins Q&A
Individuals rely on a civil rights statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, to enforce provisions of the Medicaid Act. During 2020, three circuits issued four decisions assessing private enforcement of the Medicaid Act. In contrast to circuit activities in 2019, which saw courts allow private enforcement, the opinions in 2020…
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July 16, 2021
Issue Brief: Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jane Perkins Issue Brief, Fact Sheet
Federal law allows Medicaid beneficiaries and applicants to enforce their health care rights in court when states do not comply with the Medicaid Act. While individuals have historically used a civil rights law, § 1983 (42 U.S.C. § 1983), to enforce their rights, courts have narrowed this avenue. This…
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July 15, 2021
Making Sure Medicaid is Ready for Public Health Emergencies
Jane Perkins and Catherine McKee Issue Brief, Article, Fact Sheet
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the United States into a public health crisis. This situation was not entirely unprecedented. Local crises had previously been triggered by events such as hurricanes (e.g., Katrina in 2005, Irma in 2017), wildfires (e.g., California in 2017 and 2018), lead contamination (Flint, Michigan…
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July 14, 2021
Race-Based Prediction in Pregnancy Algorithm Is Damaging to Maternal Health
Liz McCaman Taylor Best of 2021 Blogs, Health Equity, Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced health care system, algorithms are ubiquitous, and the provision of maternity care is no different.
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State 2021-22 Budget Benefits Health of Low-Income Californians

Ten Ways the “Better Care Better Jobs Act” Helps Older Adults & People with Disabilities

Q&A: 2020 Circuit Decisions on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act

Issue Brief: Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Making Sure Medicaid is Ready for Public Health Emergencies

Race-Based Prediction in Pregnancy Algorithm Is Damaging to Maternal Health