To Address COVID-19 Disparities, 340B Hospitals Need More Flexibility
Increased flexibility for 340B covered entities is necessary to address COVID-19 disparities faced by marginalized communities.
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In the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers must work to ensure parity in conversations about end-of-life care and honoring patients’ wishes.
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As of April 24, Lakeview had 178 reported coronavirus cases. Auburn Gresham had 526; an infection rate 3.04 times higher.
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By Oliver Kim May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which recognizes the history and contributions of this diverse population in the United States. Accounting for that diversity though is one of the challenges facing the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community: for example, the Library of Congress commemorative website recognizes that…
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Read more: To Watch: Rural Enrollment on Exchanges To Watch: Rural Enrollment on Exchanges
By Matthew Lawrence As we gear up for a second year of exchange marketplace enrollment, one issue to keep an eye on is the success we have at getting people who live in rural areas onto the healthcare rolls. As pointed out in today’s Kaiser Health News write-up (here), there is potential for the ACA…