Nearly 2.2 million people have selected plans from the state and federal marketplaces by Dec. 28, 2013 (the end of third reporting period for open enrollment). A new HHS report provides the first demographic information about enrollees. December alone accounted for nearly 1.8 million enrollees in state and federal marketplaces. Enrollment in the federal Marketplace in […]
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Health and Access to Care and Coverage for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals in the U.S.
This issue brief provides an overview of what is known about Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health status, coverage, and access in the United States, and reviews the implications of the Affordable Care Act, the overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and other recent policy developments for LGBT individuals and their families […]
Physical and Mental Health Status of Iraqi Refugees Resettled in the United States
The authors of this study conducted a survey among Iraqi refugees resettled in the United States to assess their physical and mental health status and healthcare access and utilization following the initial 8-month, post-arrival period. They randomly selected Iraqi refugees: ≥18 years of age; living in the United States for 8-36 months; and residents of […]
Responding to a Cry for Help: Best Practices for Online Technologies
This report provides recommendations for the development of policies and resources that decrease suicide risk amongst users of online technologies. The recommendations are organized into basic, mid-level and advanced levels. Basic recommendations address providing help, policies for responding to suicide content, and referrals. Mid-level recommendations address guidelines, user reporting, partnerships, contextual messaging, and education. Advanced […]
CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report: Suicides — United States, 2005–2009
As part of the second CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report (CHDIR), the CDC examined the prevalence of suicide by sex, race/ ethnicity, age, and educational attainment in the United States. The report, Suicides – United States, 2005-2009, concluded that development and implementation of culturally relevant and effective programs are needed to reduce the rates […]
Helping Foster and Adoptive Families Cope with Trauma
The American Academy of Pediatrics is out with a new guide focused on helping foster and adoptive families cope with trauma. The purpose of this guide is to support adoptive and foster families by strengthening the abilities of pediatricians to:1) identify traumatized children, 2) educate families about toxic stress and the possible biological, behavioral, and […]