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- February 8, 2023
Data Privacy to Advance Health Equity: Risks and Rewards of Demographic Data Collection
Read moreAdvocates, researchers, policymakers, and providers agree that data can be a force for health equity. In particular, demographic data can further understanding of the clinical and cultural needs of underserved populations as well as point to disparities and inequities that result from historical and present discrimination. Yet, with more…
- December 20, 2022
NHeLP Recognizes that Health Care Refusals Harm Transgender and Gender Diverse People
Read moreTwo Courts of Appeal recently held that, in spite of Section 1557’s important protections against discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, certain employers, health plans, hospitals, and providers may refuse to provide gender-affirming care to Transgender and Gender Diverse people. These Courts held…
- November 7, 2022
Reviewing the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitments to Health Equity in Medicaid and CHIP
Read moreSince taking office, the Biden-Harris Administration has redoubled efforts to expand health care access for underserved communities. The Administration has issued several Executive Orders that aim to address inequities and discrimination faced by , Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals, people with disabilities, and the Medicaid-eligible…
- September 15, 2022
How Changes to Section 1557 will Improve Health Care for LGBTQI+ People
Read moreLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and plus people have historically faced discrimination in health care settings. Their health needs, bodies, relationships, and families are often scrutinized in ways that are stigmatizing and can lead to worse health outcomes. This blog, adapted from our Section 1557 Q&A issue brief,…
- November 15, 2021
Charly Gilfoil
Special Projects AttorneyRead moreCharly Shane Gilfoil is a Special Projects Attorney with the National Health Law Program. She contributes expertise to NHeLP’s work on use and collection of demographic data to promote equity in Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Charly’s work at NHeLP includes cross-movement, intersectional approaches to promoting…
