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Policies To Hold Nonprofit Hospitals Accountable
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Policies To Hold Nonprofit Hospitals Accountable
Policymakers should ensure that all nonprofit hospitals fulfill their charitable mission and their obligation to address community needs.
The Inflation Reduction Act Takes an Important Step in Protecting Public Health by Addressing Vaccine Coverage Gaps and Climate Change
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The Inflation Reduction Act Takes an Important Step in Protecting Public Health by Addressing Vaccine Coverage Gaps and Climate Change
Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will protect public health by improving adult access to vaccines and reducing harmful air pollution.
Preventing the Next Jackson-Like Water Crisis
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Preventing the Next Jackson-Like Water Crisis
Marquisha Johns and Nicole Rapfogel explain why the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, was the result of long-standing disinvestment, environmental injustice, and health inequities—and they urge state lawmakers to direct funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act toward the communities that need them most.
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act
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Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act
This CAP Action collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years.
Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country
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Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country
Equitable, dedicated long-term funding for school infrastructure is needed to ensure all school buildings are safe and conducive to student learning.
The Health Care Consequences of Extreme Heat Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
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The Health Care Consequences of Extreme Heat Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Costly, heat-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations are rising as the climate warms, reflecting only a small portion of extreme heat-related consequences.
School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes
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School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes
Upgrading school ventilation and air filtration is a critical part of a multilayered strategy to improve and protect health, education, the environment, and equity.
Using HIPAA To Protect Patient Privacy and Fight Abortion Criminalization
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Using HIPAA To Protect Patient Privacy and Fight Abortion Criminalization
To ensure access to care, it is critical to protect patient privacy whenever possible.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs
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How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs
The Inflation Reduction Act’s health insurance subsidies and drug pricing reforms will improve health care affordability for Americans.
Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money
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Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money
Hospital-based community violence intervention programs combat cycles of violent crime and retaliation by engaging patients in the recovery process immediately following injury.
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care
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Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care
This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave.
Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime
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Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime
Houston, Boston, and Newark have improved public safety through violence prevention efforts outside traditional law enforcement.