A New England Journal of Medicine article shares how hospitals that support community health equity can reduce barriers to good health, such as addressing inadequate housing and poverty. HAN members Boston Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Health System are showcased as examples.
Congratulations to four HAN member health system staff for being recognized by Modern Healthcare for their Top 25 Emerging Leaders: Diana Candelejo, RWJBarnabas Health; Mouli Chakravarty, NewYork-Presbyterian; Laura McDonough, Intermountain Health; and Roberta Tinch, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
Fed Communities discusses the challenges posed to workers and employers by the benefits cliff and benefits plateau—and how some states are addressing the gap between what someone will be earning in a new job or a pay raise and the value of the public assistance benefits that person loses as a result.