Public Health Newswire

Health Reform / Health Equity / Coronavirus

Trump-era policies pushed declining US health system over the edge, commission says

by

Mark Barna

on

February 11, 2021

At least 180,000 COVID-19 deaths could have been been prevented

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Workforce / Coronavirus

Q&A with Kaiser Health News’ Christina Jewett: Tracking COVID-19 deaths of US health workers

by

Louise Dettman

on

February 10, 2021

Thousands of workers have lost their lives during pandemic

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Health Equity

Another benefit of raising the minimum wage? Better US health

by

Michele Late

on

February 04, 2021

Raise the Wage Act would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15

Health Reform

HHS to reopen insurance enrollment through federal marketplace next month

by

Mark Barna

on

January 29, 2021

Millions could regain coverage lost during COVID-19 pandemic

Climate Change / Environment

Biden reaffirms US commitment to tackling climate crisis with new actions

by

Mark Barna

on

January 28, 2021

APHA applauds plans and their focus on health equity

Health Reform

Biden administration expected to strengthen Affordable Care Act

by

Mark Barna

on

January 22, 2021

Medicaid expansion could bring affordable coverage to millions

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Coronavirus / Funding / Environment

President Biden supports public health in executive orders

by

Mark Barna

on

January 21, 2021

Actions include rejoining World Health Organization and the Paris climate agreement