Temple Health – Temple University Health System’s Post

On the eve of California’s groundbreaking, health equity-focused Enhanced Care Management birthing cohort, this model for accountable, values-first care for Black mothers, birthing individuals, and babies resonates. The self-determination and voice and choice it elevates for Black communities and families is a model for so many areas of health inequity. Being a data nerd, I’m thrilled to see Action Area #1 “Institutional Accountability and Data Accessibility” hit the nail on the head. 🤓 We definitely need to: 🤰🏾Use community-defined measures to monitor progress in reducing Black maternal and infant health disparities 👶🏾Produce a publicly accessible Black birth equity monitoring and evaluation system, and ⚖️Incentivize provider actions to advance Black birth equity through innovative Medi-Cal payment models. Grateful Health Net under Pooja Mittal’s leadership and Nancy Wongvipat Kalev, MPH's community engagement is funding this work and other investments in maternal-infant health and racial equity. Grateful Palav Babaria and the California Department of Health Care Services are about to take it to the next level with ECM for birthing populations, the PHM Service (Medicaid payer risk data platform), and Bold Goals for health equity that center maternal and early childhood access and outcomes. Excited for Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH, Melissa Hanna and Mahmee to do their part, like with the Blue Shield of California expansion alongside Jacqueline Ejuwa, PharmD, MHL. https://lnkd.in/gC3msRaR #maternalhealthisourfuture #healthequity requires #racialequity

Despite the progress made in medical research, the gap in health outcomes continues to widen in the United States. Inequities are wider now in many respects than 50 years ago. History has proven that health, education, and economic policies are major contributors to health inequities, and BWHI is fighting to reverse the harmful effects of these policies to close the gap.    Following significant strides in civil rights and social justice in the 1960s, the health equity gap between Black and white people was at its narrowest around 1972. However, a movement to derail civil rights advancements called the Southern Strategy, presidential administrations cutting social services, and the overturning of #RoeVWade are all examples of events and policies that contributed to the subsequent widening of the gap by worsening social and economic conditions for historically disadvantaged communities.    BWHI is changing our trajectory and working to close the gap. By promoting research and advocacy, we can address the social determinants of health. As we collectively fight for more equitable policies at statehouses and on Capitol Hill, we must also advocate for representative health education and research studies, for bias training and culturally competent practices, and for social systems that will in turn yield better health outcomes. See how the last 50 years have widened the #HealthEquity gap: 

We celebrate the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH)’s annual National Minority Health Month and are inspired by this year’s theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. This theme invites us to understand how the unique environments, cultures, histories, and circumstances (known as social drivers of health, or SDOH) of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations impact their overall health. This National Minority Health Month the OMH encourages everyone to Be the #SourceForBetterHealth for racial and ethnic minority populations— and we agree! So, this year, we celebrate National Minority Health Month and its theme by lifting up our ‘on the ground’ partners across SDOH domains doing the transformational work of moving from understanding into action to improve minority health and wellbeing. Whether public sector or community-based; public health, healthcare, education, justice, housing or community development; national organizations or grass-roots groups imbedded in communities—our partners are all committed to moving from system-centered to person- centered practices that center and respond to diverse cultural voices, beliefs and context to address SDOH’s that impact the diverse communities they serve. 🔎 Learn more about how addressing social drivers of health can help eliminate health disparities and learn how you can take action in your community: https://lnkd.in/eFyydTnd #NMHM24 #HealthEquity

A new report recommends changes to Minnesota’s oversight of assisted living facilities to reflect the culturally specific needs of their communities. Led by researchers from CCAPS and the School of Public Health, the study identifies four key challenges faced by smaller, culturally specific providers, and offers recommendations to meet each challenge. "There are thousands of smaller, culturally specific assisted living facilities across the US," says Rajean Moone, Ph.D. Moone, director of the University's Long Term Care Administration programs. "While specific to Minnesota, these findings and recommendations could have implications for other states that are pursuing similar efforts.” https://lnkd.in/e3wGawbp #assistedliving #culturalheritage #publichealth #ltc #ugrad #story #Minnesota #longtermcare #inclusivity #eldercare #umnresearch

We’re in DC today with the National Collaborative for Health Equity, talking about #racialhealthequity. More on what we see and hear soon!

As the baby-boom generation ages, it has become increasingly urgent to expand affordable housing and integrated long-term care options for our nation’s diverse older adult population. According to a National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC)-funded study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, more than half of middle-income Americans aged 75 or older will not have the financial resources to access the housing and care by 2029. Meeting the needs of this “Forgotten Middle”—an income group too wealthy to qualify for means-tested programs yet unable to afford private-pay senior living options—will require coordination from public and private sector stakeholders. Recognizing the challenges of promoting and incentivizing innovation across sectors, this session will feature industry leaders, providers, and policy experts to discuss scalable housing and care solutions for this growing segment of the population. Reimagining Senior Housing and Integrated Care – Future of Health Summit, Milken Institute Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – 10:30 am-11:30 am EST Moderator Caitlin MacLean Senior Director, Innovative Finance, Milken Institute Speakers Lynne Katzmann President and CEO, Juniper Communities, llc Bob Kramer Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor, National Investment Center; Founder and Fellow, Nexus Insights Nirav R. Shah Senior Scholar, Stanford University Elizabeth White Founder, NUUage Coliving

🌟 As we commemorate Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865, it's essential to reflect on its significance and our ongoing journey towards health equity. Just as the end of slavery was a complex process, so is our push towards equity in healthcare. At Surgical Directions, we're committed to advancing health equity for all minorities. This Juneteenth, let's reflect on our progress and the work ahead. Explore the Health Equity Roadmap by the American Hospital Association to support this mission. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. https://equity.aha.org/ #Juneteenth #HealthEquity #Healthcare

EHF has released its first-ever statewide poll on the health experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Texas. Nearly half of AAPI Texans reported skipping or postponing medical care due to cost, and more than half believe the state is not doing enough to ensure Texans in need get care. "The population of Asian Americans in Texas has grown at a faster rate than any other group over the past 20 years,” says Ann Barnes, MD, MPH - EHF's CEO and co-author of the report. "It’s important that we all understand the barriers that AAPI Texans face in accessing essential health care and how we can impact specific non-medical factors that directly impact their overall health.” See results from EHF’s AAPI poll that includes the dramatic impact that non-medical factors like transportation and housing have on health, plus what AAPI Texans think the state should be doing to make sure more Texans get the care they need. Read more: https://lnkd.in/diVUs4ZF #HealthNotJustHealthCare #HealthEquity #AAPIHealth #AAPIHeritageMonth #SDOH #NMDOH #philanthropy SSRS

Purnima Madhivanan MBBS, MPH, Ph.D. knows firsthand that there cannot be a universal solution for improving maternal and child healthcare outcomes. In order to succeed, we need to understand the scope and needs of each unique community. Check out our video-on-demand of her talk, "Community Led approaches for Maternal Child Health: Translating Research to Action," to hear what she has to say about why some programs fail and others thrive. 📽 Dr. Madhivanan's insights can inspire us to examine our communities' needs, particularly in Arkansas which is ranked lowest in the nation for maternal healthcare. 💡 Watch now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Vsfrmy #SolvingWickedProblems #Innovation #UArk #NWA

We're halfway through #HispanicHeritageMonth, and we are excited to share a National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) conversation with Luis Fernandez-Luque PhD, our very own chief scientific officer, about Adhera Health's NIMHD-funded research aimed at better supporting Latino and Hispanic individuals with chronic-condition-related fatigue and their #familycaregivers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdTSErgq #digitalhealth #minorityhealth https://lnkd.in/g7P5VHR9