Unless the cuts to #Medicaid are reversed, #ruralhealth will only get worse. Will the $50 Billion Rural Health Fund Be Enough to Offset Medicaid Cuts? www.usnews.com/news/nationa... by @mathurashton.bsky.social via @usnews.com CC: @amorganrural.bsky.social @ruralhealth.bsky.social

This increase in #poverty will only compound health inequities going forward. Poverty in America Remained Flat in 2024 But Will Likely Rise as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Goes Into Effect www.americanprogress.org/article/pove... by @kennedyandara.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social

Health care institutions cannot truly address #healthequity without external #accountability being a fundamental part of the process—and here are ways we can do that effectively and proactively. 5 Ways to Hold Institutions Accountable for Health Equity buff.ly/3RYqRLh

Kudos to @blackinneuro.bsky.social for this important work. #DEI Amid a crackdown on DEI, a group of Black neuroscientists celebrates its growth www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/b... via by @aniloza.bsky.social @statnews.com CC: @shaine.bsky.social @heydrdukes.bsky.social @sciwhye23.bsky.social

We're witnessing #environmentalracism in action and the outcome will bring more harm for #Black communities. Trump agencies halt environmental, health projects in Black communities wapo.st/4gt1yhV by @efelton.bsky.social via @washingtonpost.com CC: @envirointegrity.bsky.social

Health care’s mission remains unchanged: Health care is for everyone. Check out these cards to learn how your healthcare institution can respond to the threat of aggressive immigration enforcement and ICE raids in your community. Available for download from here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Patients face everyday challenges beyond the exam room🏥. Join us Sept 25 for Part 1 of our webinar series: Exploring Common Life Challenges. 1–2 PM ET. Register 👉 gwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #MLP #MedLeg #NCMLP #PatientHealth

The worst health outcomes will be felt in marginalized communities. The Trump Administration’s Attack on Environmental Protections Will Increase Cancer-Causing Pollution www.americanprogress.org/article/the-... by @cmkelly.bsky.social @jillrose.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social

More studies show that #abortion restrictions not only harm health but drive #poverty and community unrest. Abortion bans push families deeper into poverty and drive up crime, economists say 19thnews.org/2025/09/abor... by @shefali.bsky.social via @19thnews.org CC: @caitlinmyers.bsky.social

Recap: since @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social initiated a #medleg program with us and @ncmlp.bsky.social they have made strides in addressing #housing stability and #eviction prevention in their community. CC: @KPCommHealth Why Health Systems Are Putting Lawyers on the Care Team buff.ly/3PGPrj6

On September 25, we're hosting a virtual convening for California Food is Medicine (FIM) organizations to solicit and share insights on strategies to successfully negotiate with health plans. With speakers from @camdencoalition.bsky.social. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The outcome to hiding this data is worse health outcomes for our most vulnerable communities. Pollution is Driving Climate Disasters And The Government Plans to Stop Tracking it capitalbnews.org/trump-epa-en... by @adamlmahoney.bsky.social via @capitalb.bsky.social CC: @daviddoniger.bsky.social

We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society, & health. Watch this webinar to hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who presented resources to defend institutional integrity and #healthequity in these challenging times. Watch: youtu.be/1Tws9B1P3-0

In this post we offer practices and resources for healthcare institutions to use to offer care and protection to #transgender and #nonbinary people in these challenging times. 5 Principles and Practices to Sustain Gender-Affirming Care in Uncertain Times healthbegins.org/5-principles...

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Encouraging steps by these states but we need vaccine access as well States counter RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves, but many people could be left without access politi.co/4mZ6sWh by @alicemiranda.bsky.social @politico.com CC: @drarvindvenkat.bsky.social @amypaulin.bsky.social @sabrinacorlette.bsky.social

When making the business case for #healthequity investment it is crucial to understand what value means to your stakeholders—especially those who make investment decisions. Strengthening Health Equity Investments with Human-Centered Stakeholder Engagement healthbegins.org/strengthenin...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase the Number of Americans Without Health Coverage in Every State and Congressional District www.americanprogress.org/article/the-... by @emily-gee.bsky.social @kennedyandara.bsky.social @nzmurphy.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social

📢 New from NCMLP: 🔹 Spotlight on the MLPS Clinic supporting older adults in San Francisco. 🔹 Tip Sheet on how MLPs align with Medicaid to address social needs. 👉 Check out both resources: medical-legalpartnership.org/resources/ #HealthEquity #MedLeg #MLP #Medicaid #OlderAduts

Important to bookmark this @capitalb.bsky.social page, for both people inside and outside of healthcare. #immigration ICE Is Stepping Up Raids. Know Your Rights Before They Knock. capitalbnews.org/trump-immigr... by @brandontensley.bsky.social

In a time when we should be taking steps to improve #womenshealth we're going in the opposite direction. Republicans’ megalaw cuts will disproportionately affect women politi.co/4p9p5br by @marciabrown.bsky.social via @politico.com CC: @katiebergh.bsky.social

Instead of taking steps to advance #publichealth this report is pushing us back What the Trump Administration RFK Jr., and the MAHA Report Got Wrong About Improving Children’s Health www.americanprogress.org/article/what... by @jillrose.bsky.social @shwoolf.bsky.social @americanprogress.bsky.social

We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society and health. Watch this webinar to hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who presented resources to defend institutional integrity and #healthequity in these challenging times. Watch: youtu.be/1Tws9B1P3-0

As this @kff.org analysis shows, so much of our healthcare system is reliant on #Medicaid—any cuts to the program are reckless and will harm many people. 5 Key Facts about Medicaid’s Share of National Health Spending www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k... by @mathersj.bsky.social @alicelburns.bsky.social

“If we really care about safety and security, we could be investing dollars into communities, into affordable housing, into community violence prevention programming..” Giridhar Mallya from @rwjf.org

“Rights really require collective action. In addition to government, it requires the efforts of civic organizations and everyday people in their communities.” Giridhar Mallya from @rwjf.org

“Institutions that continue to act proactively, fairly, transparently, and serve the common good can rebuild trust and reinforce democratic norms, and Institutions that fail to do so will ultimately lose the trust of the people they intend to serve.” Sadena Thevarajah @healthbegins.bsky.social

ONE HOUR! We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society, and health. Join us & hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who will equip you with resources to defend institutional integrity & #healthequity. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"Health care becomes rationed not through a final denial of coverage, but rather through accumulations of inconveniences." @mirandayaver.bsky.social #healthequity #Medicare Dr. Oz's new plan to root out Medicare 'waste' is actually a recipe for disaster www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... via @msnbc.com

TOMORROW! We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society, and health. Join us & hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who will equip you with resources to defend institutional integrity & #healthequity. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"Without addressing smoking, poor diet, environmental exposures, and inequities, America's health crisis will deepen." @gostin.bsky.social via @medpagetoday.com #healthequity #SDOH RFK Jr. Has Declared Full-Blown War on CDC www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/the-...

Every step taken by this administration makes insurance access harder Congress and the Administration Are Weaponizing Paperwork to Discourage Enrollment in Marketplace Insurance www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/co... by @jalisahealth.bsky.social @christinemonahan.bsky.social @commonwealthfund.org

With over 100 people enrolled in the first week, we’re humbled and excited by the response to the Blended Value for Health Equity Course! Curious what the course covers? Watch the video below to learn more about this course. Learn more and enroll here: healthbegins.thinkific.com/courses/blen...

In the fallout from Trump's health funding cuts, states face tough budget decisions www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-h... by @stephaniearmour.bsky.social @samuelwhitehead.bsky.social @ajzionts.bsky.social via @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy CC: @wesleytharpe.bsky.social @larrylevitt.bsky.social

NCMLP is headed to #CenteringCare25 this October in Portland! 🎉 We’re a content sponsor at the nation’s leading complex care conference — and there’s a ton of Medical-Legal Partnership content on deck. ⚖️🏥 🗓️ Oct 15–17 | Portland, OR 🔗 camdenhealth.org/annual-conference/putting-care-at-the-center/

"When [systemic barriers to health care access] combine with more restrictive vaccine guidelines it...worsens existing health disparities." @oniblackstock.bsky.social COVID Hits Black Americans Harder. New Vaccine Limits Increase the Risk capitalbnews.org/cdc-covid-va... @brandontensley.bsky.social

NEW #Webinar! We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society, and health. Join us & hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who will equip you with resources to defend institutional integrity and #healthequity. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Standing up for what's right is harder to do now, but it's more important than ever before for health professionals to do this. #publichealth When Should Federal Health Professionals Disobey Orders? www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore... @greggbloche.bsky.social @kerrywallace.bsky.social

"One consequence of this underinvestment in prevention is that Americans die unnecessarily." #healthcare #healthequity How churn threatens Americans’ health www.statnews.com/2025/09/03/h... by @zekeemanuel.bsky.social @johngraves.bsky.social via @statnews.com

It's been proven time and again that diversity in healthcare improves outcomes for #Black patients. Moves like this set us back decades. Trump DEI policies threaten millions in scholarships raised by Black doctors wapo.st/3I4wZSQ by @efelton.bsky.social via @washingtonpost.com

Proud to have supported HealthNet in their campaign to learn about closing care gaps in well-child visits—particularly among Black infants in LA. #communityhealth How Health Net’s Quality Improvement Campaign is Addressing Care Gaps in Well-Child Visits buff.ly/3vSmhZB

This message should be a wakeup call for all: The future of #publichealth is at risk in this country and the impacts will be felt by all. We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o... CC: @drtomfrieden.bsky.social @richbesser.bsky.social

These policy changes will make it even harder for vulnerable populations to eat healthy nutritious meals. #foodismedicine #Medicaid At the farmers market, slashed benefits threaten MAHA’s food-as-medicine goal www.statnews.com/2025/09/03/w... by @isabellacueto.bsky.social via @statnews.com

One week left! We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society, and health. Join us & hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who will equip you with resources to defend institutional integrity & #healthequity. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The future of #publichealth is under attack in this country, and our most vulnerable populations will pay the price. As RFK Jr. upends America’s public health system, Trump cheers him on wapo.st/4mIzWHP by @ddiamond.bsky.social @emilydavies.bsky.social via @washingtonpost.com CC: @bera.house.gov

ICYMI: We've partnered with @chcfnews.bsky.social for a new toolkit that integrates #racialequity in #healthQI efforts for primary care. We believe this will be a valuable resource for all. CC: @healthforcecenter.bsky.social Read: buff.ly/3JXVo7o

We're proud that our CEO Rishi Manchanda MD MPH is on Fierce Pharma's 50 of 2025 as a Leadership Honoree. “I now see the work that we do, more and more people will be able to experience...the best standard of care.” Fierce 50 of 2025: Rishi Manchanda www.fiercepharma.com/fierce-50/ri...

"It’s clear that the nation’s leading #publichealth official does not have any real interest in — or possibly any real understanding of — public health." @jeneeninterlandi.bsky.social via @nytopinion.nytimes.com The Public Health Disaster Everyone Saw Coming

We created a tool to help healthcare organizations develop a more cohesive approach to their #healthequity investments—spanning levels of prevention and intervention. From A Patchwork To A Portfolio Of Health Equity Investments: The Upstream Strategy Map buff.ly/3Tb87LF

From top to bottom, the future of #publichealth in this country has never been at greater risk. CDC’s Leadership Is in Chaos—Experts Warn of Public Health Risks www.scientificamerican.com/article/cdc-... by @laurenjyoung.bsky.social via @sciam.bsky.social CC: @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social @apha.org