Health care is a human right but racial disparities persist in both health care access and health outcomes in the District. Black residents shouldered the uneven health burdens of the pandemic, making up the vast majority of virus-related deaths, while grief, financial instability, and social isolation have brought on a national mental health crisis. DC must continue to be a leader in expanding health care access and reducing disparities by adequately funding core health programs and removing unnecessary barriers to care.
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Blog
Medicaid “Block Grant” Is Just Another Way of Saying “Medicaid Cuts”
By Jodi Kwarciany • February 3, 2017 • Health Equity
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ACA Repeal: Bad for Health Care, Bad for the District’s Economy
By Jodi Kwarciany • January 13, 2017 • Health Equity
Blog
DC’s Health Care Exchange Is Going Strong, Amidst Federal Health Reform Uncertainty
By Jodi Kwarciany • January 9, 2017 • Health Equity
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