September 17-23: Wellness Week for Persons with Mental Illness
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has announced National Wellness Week.
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September 7-14: Health Insurance Exchange Regional Conference Calls
HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) will conduct regional conference calls on health insurance exchanges, between September 7-14. The schedule is here.
HHS Releases Final Application Process Blueprint for State-Based Health Insurance Exchanges
HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) August 13 final document is here.
IOM Forums on Aging, Disability, and Independence
IOM (Institute of Medicine) conducted on May 8 and will conduct another on October 2, forums on aging, disability, and independence.
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Hawaiian Electric Company ADA Settlement
On August 7, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) announced an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) settlement with the Hawaiian Electric Company.
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Assistive Technology Financing Grants Announced
On August 8, the Department of Education announced the availability of grants to support financing of assistive technology. The deadline for the applications is September 7.
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Minnesota and Ohio: Using Health Delivery Reform to Advance Health Equity
August National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) report – see here.
Advancing Health Equity – State Policy Guide
August National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) guide – see here.
Multiple Chronic Conditions – Adults Age 45 and Over – New CDC Report
August 15, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) report – see here.
State Obesity Prevalence Map
CDC map and materials.
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Co-Occurring Depression and Chronic Medical Conditions
August 13 final AHRQ (Agency for Health Research and Quality) report.
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Health IT Enables Quality Measurement
August 17 AHRQ (Agency for Health Research and Quality) report.
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One in 3 Doctors Reject New Medicaid Patients
August 13 Medscape Week in Review article.
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