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Blog Post
August 2025 Christopher F. Koller,
An eager ensign inquired why his naval captain asked for his red shirt every time he went in battle. “Ah,” the captain said. “That is… More
August 2025 Annie Cloke, Janée Tyus,
Health insurance coverage for 1 in 5 Americans is at risk as states respond to changes included in HR1/OBBB. These changes follow significant cuts to federal public health funding. Because state Medicaid agencies will have to do more with less, they will need to focus on policies and cost-effective programs with demonstrated results — and may want to consider investing in community health worker (CHW) programs. More
News Article
August 2025 Joanne Kenan,
How can policymakers and institutions of higher learning comply with the law — and acknowledge the political climate — and still develop the high quality, excellent, and diverse health workforces that the country needs? More
July 2025 Zakiya Summers,
A Mississippi state legislator on why a new state law to dismantle DEI in education will silence students, bully educators, and restrict progress. More
July 2025 Micaela Camozzi,
I moved to Atlanta in August 2024 to begin my dream job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). After making it to the semi-finalist… More
July 2025 Shannon Dowler,
People of every gender, race, age, and ethnicity are affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Currently, the United States is experiencing the largest epidemic of congenital syphilis since the 1990s, with thousands of babies being born with the potential for lifelong disabilities and death each year. On the other end of the life spectrum, the 60-plus crowd is moving into retirement communities with the most rapidly rising rates of STIs of any age group. More
June 2025 Eric T. Roberts, Narda Ipakchi, Josh Kramer,
The US House of Representatives–passed tax bill includes a provision that would delay implementation of a federal regulation designed to reduce paperwork burdens that limit older adults’ access to benefits. More
May 2025 Christopher F. Koller,
Public acts of violence are harmful to viewers as well as victims, particularly when the victims are powerless. They can leave witnesses helpless and… More
April 2025
Engaging policymakers with authority over population health funding and policies in leadership development has great potential to depolarize issues… More
Publication
April 2025 Hoangmai H. Pham, Wayne Jonas, Mark Smith,
This brief identifies beliefs and common practices in health care culture that the authors suggest have hindered the spread of these models, as well as opportunities for the policymakers and influencers, payers, and clinicians to support whole-person health. More
