Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Category: Journal Club
Say Goodbye to the Big Gulp
In September 2012, the New York City Board of Health approved a ban on many sweetened beverages in containers over 16 ounces. If the beverage industry is unsuccessful in contesting this decision, the ban will take effect in March 2013. Continue Reading …
Impact of a Medicaid opt out
Currently, Medicaid eligibility includes some disabled individuals, parents with incomes below welfare eligibility, some low income children, and pregnant women under 133% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), starting January 2014, Medicaid coverage will Continue Reading …
Non-financial barriers to care
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was developed to help reduce affordability barriers to accessing medical care. With PPACA, the increase in affordability of insurance and the number of individuals covered will eliminate some, if not all, financial Continue Reading …
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