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States Begin to Announce COVID-19 Recovery Plans

Apr 28, 2020 || Abigail Painchaud

States are exploring a variety of COVID-19 recovery plans to meet their local economic and health care needs. While some states opt to follow guidance from the Trump administration and national groups, others are taking individualized approaches focused on testing and social distancing.

covid 19, economy, infectious disease

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States Have Experienced Historic Economic Growth in 2019

Aug 6, 2019 || Kelcie Jimenez

This is the second time since the Great Recession’s onset in 2007 that every state had consecutive quarters of annual economic growth.

budget, economy

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Opening the Door for Cost of Care Conversations

Mar 25, 2019 || Deborah Roseman

In a recent webinar, presenters shared research and tools to break down barriers to having cost conversations with patients.

cost of care, economy

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Christiana Care Program Helps Young Adults SEARCH for Their Passions

Sep 19, 2017 || Emily Schweich

Christiana Care Health System works with Project SEARCH to provide internship experience and educational opportunities for young adults with disabilities.

christiana care health system, economic impact of hospitals, economy, education 2, health professionals training

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Study: Senate Bill Could Trigger Economic Downturn

Jul 10, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Researchers from George Washington University and The Commonwealth Fund found the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 could cause an estimated 1.45 million jobs to disappear by 2026.

aca, delivery system reform, economy, workforce

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Newark Beth Israel Job Program a Prescription for Good Health

Apr 25, 2017 || Emily Schweich

The partnership between Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Newark-area employers trains participants over five weeks and places them in jobs with the hospital and other local businesses.

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Study Shows: Slow Growth in Medicaid Spending during Great Recession

Jul 11, 2014 || Matthew Buechner

A recent study published by the Kaiser Family Foundation analyzed Medicaid spending growth during the Great Recession. Spending per enrollee grew slower than medical care inflation, national health expenditures per capita, and growth in private health insurance per enrollee.

economy, medicaid expansion

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Research: Medicaid Expansion Improves Health

Jul 2, 2014 || Sandy Laycox, MFA

White House report confirms the numerous benefits of Medicaid expansion and demonstrates that state decisions not to expand have far-reaching consequences for our nation's health and economy. Essential hospitals have driven enrollment and need continued financial support to serve their communities.

aca, economy, health care access, medicaid expansion

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