Health Equity Archives

05.05.2017 Inside the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, taken by the author

On to the Senate

What happens now that health reform shifts to the Senate? David Jones reflects on 8 key questions. Spoiler alert: It will be tighter than many liberals hope.

Editor David K. Jones

05.05.2017 A fisheye lens view of a window with a handwritten sign saying HELP

Diversion, Not Detention

Programs like MHAP4Kids advocate for services on behalf of youth with unmet mental health needs, diverting them away from the criminal justice system, and giving them the foundation to flourish in society.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

05.04.2017 A child in a green jacket on a red tricycle pedals down the middle of a town street

Trump’s Child Care Plan Offers Little Assistance

President Trump’s focus on the affordability of childcare is a noble pursuit, but his policy solutions do not offer enough assistance to low-income families.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

05.03.2017 Jini Fairley at a crosswalk, with her service dog

Signaling Accessibility

Lack of uniformity in state or federal laws for crosswalk signal features leaves auditory crosswalks to the discretion of individual municipalities, resulting in inconsistent signals for those who are visually impaired.

Guest Author Kendra Sims

05.02.2017 A yellow crayon broken in two pieces

How Moderate Republicans & Democrats Could Improve the ACA

Jon Kingsdale, first director of the Massachusetts exchange, helped many states implement the ACA. He thinks bi-partisan ideas can be used to fix structural problems with the law.

Guest Author Jon Kingsdale

04.28.2017 Black and white closeup of a boy's eyes

Getting Help for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Research by Elizabeth Stuart and colleagues showed the MHPAEA was associated with increased use of mental health and functional services among children with ASD, without increasing out-of-pocket costs borne by families.

Guest Author Elizabeth Stuart

04.27.2017 Alfredo Morabia

Alfredo Morabia

Public Health Post spoke with Alfredo Morabia at the Boston University School of Public Health, where Dr. Morabia was participating in the Dean's Symposium: "Reducing Health Inequities: Advancing Meaningful Change."

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

04.21.2017 A blue square with stars and lines of text representing the stripes on an American Flag

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The Politics of HIV Self-Management

The real consequences of politics: people living with HIV are uneasy about what their daily life might look like in the politics and policies of the future.

Guest Author Gemmae M. Fix

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