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Health Literacy Fact Sheets

Health Literacy Fact Sheets. Nearly nine out of 10 adults in the United States struggle with health literacy. Limited health literacy can cause worsened health outcomes, strain the health care system, and create additional costs. Limited health literacy is prevalent among marginalized populations, disproportionately impacting Medicaid members.

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Nine States Chosen to Address Health-Related Social Needs and …

WebHamilton, NJ, March 14, 2024 – The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) today announced the selection of nine states — California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New …

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National Initiative on Accelerating Child Health Transformation

WebHamilton, NJ, May 25, 2021 — The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) today announces the launch of Accelerating Child Health Transformation, a learning …

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What is Health Literacy

WebPersonal health literacy is the “degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions …

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Addressing Trauma in Health Care, Schools, and the Community: …

WebIn 2008, Newark, New Jersey faced a health crisis created by the abrupt closures of two of its five hospitals. In response, the New Jersey Department of Health convened the …

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Adopting a Wellbeing Approach in Health Care: Benefits …

WebA s the health care field searches for better ways to provide care that improves outcomes and controls costs, organizations are seeking innovative ways to …

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Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Health

WebA growing body of research shows that experiencing traumatic events raises an individual’s risk of long-term physical and behavioral health issues. As this connection becomes …

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Identifying Limited Health Literacy

WebImportant Considerations for Assessing Health Literacy Levels. Use a combination of informal and formal measures to gain a more nuanced understanding of …

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On My Block: The Impact of Community Resources on …

WebA: Yes!These community exchanges could also have serious public health benefits. Connecting public health and community resource data would allow a public …

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Using Health Literacy Strategies to Advance Equity in Medicaid

WebNine out of 10 adults in the U.S. struggle with health literacy, the skills necessary to understand and use health information to make important care …

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Addressing Trauma in Health Care, Schools, and the …

WebGNHCC’s mission is to advance health equity for residents of Greater Newark, with an understanding that trauma is one of the main underlying causes of poor health outcomes …

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Changes to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for …

WebThis policy cheat sheet can support states, health plans, health care providers, and community-based organizations considering implementing or expanding the use of …

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A Community-Centered Approach to Data Sharing and Policy …

WebLongstanding structural inequities, particularly those facing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, require public health, health care, and social service …

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Accelerating Child Health Transformation

WebC hildren and families require a child health care system that serves their unique needs and supports opportunity for life-long health and well-being. The current system, however, …

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Addressing Trauma in Health Care, Schools, and the …

WebDescription: A coalition of community leaders seeking to improve health care quality and access in Newark, New Jersey. Goal: Make Newark a trauma-informed city by 2020. …

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Improving Maternal Health Outcomes: State Policy Actions and

WebManaged care organizations (MCOs) contracting strategies to drive innovation and equity. Medicaid can also work with sister agencies such as public health to further …

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Identifying “Rising Risk" Populations: Early Lessons from the …

WebI n response to COVID-19, health care organizations around the country are mobilizing to identify patients at high risk of getting infected by the virus and/or having …

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A 'High-Touch' Approach to Improving Oral Health for …

WebTaking a “High-Touch” Approach in Newark. NJ Smiles identified the Head Start programs in the city of Newark, which served more than 2,000 high-risk children ages 0-5 and their …

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New York’s Chronic Illness Demonstration Project: Lessons for …

Web2. Appropriate housing is in short supply for clients, many of whom are homeless. The state’s health homes initiative will focus on patient housing needs in various ways, …

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