Improvements in Public Programs' Customer Service Experiences Could Better Meet Enrollees' Needs and Help Build Trust in Government
Many adults hoping to enroll in federal safety net programs report poor customer services experiences, and difficulty with enrollment and renewal. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - January 12, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Pratt E Tags: Health Disparities Healthcare Coverage and Access Source Type: news

Investing in Latino Communities
A $4 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) will increase access to capital for Latino communities. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - December 22, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Social Determinants of Health Source Type: news

Centering Equity in the Nation's Public Health System
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers considerations to complement the equity component raised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - December 7, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Disparities Public and Community Health Source Type: news

Beliefs about Health Care and Health Inequities in New Jersey
A poll among about 2,500 New Jerseyans reveals significant differences in perceptions of health equity and will guide RWJF’s work to raise awareness of the roles that racism, discrimination, and social factors play in achieving health equity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - November 30, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Koning A Tags: Health Disparities Public and Community Health Source Type: news

A Review of State Efforts to Enforce Mental Health Parity
Researchers offer recommendations to policymakers to ensure the promise of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act is realized for patients across the country.. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - October 13, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Volk J Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news

2021 Center for Effective Philanthropy Grantee Perception Report
Grantee responses reported in the Grantee Perception Report affirm areas of strength in our grantee collaborations and draw attention to those areas which require attention as we work together toward health equity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - October 1, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Disparities Public and Community Health Source Type: news

Food Insecurity Trended Upward in Midst of High Inflation and Fewer Supports
The expiration of several of COVID-19 programs, combined with rising consumer prices, means families likely have less money to spend on food. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - September 1, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Waxman E Tags: Social Determinants of Health Child and Family Well-Being Source Type: news

Women's Coverage Losses in 2023 If the American Rescue Plan Act's Premium Tax Credits Expire
Without access to comprehensive health coverage, hundred of thousands of women of reproductive age will likely lose access to contraception and reproductive health services. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - July 1, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Banthin J Tags: Healthcare Coverage and Access Source Type: news

The Majority of Adults Support Permanent, Free School Meals for All Students
Most adults, regardless of whether they live with children enrolled in school, support free school meals. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - June 29, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Gutierrez E Tags: Child and Family Well-Being National Source Type: news

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Caseloads Early in the Pandemic
The number of families turning to the National Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic grew by more than 75,000. However, by October 2020, caseloads had returned to pre-pandemic levels. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - April 22, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Pratt E Tags: Public and Community Health Child and Family Well-Being Source Type: news

What if the American Rescue Plan Act Premium Tax Credits Expire?
The American Rescue Plan’s enhanced premium tax credits helped make health insurance more affordable for individuals and families during the pandemic. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - April 7, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Buettgens M Tags: Healthcare Coverage and Access National Source Type: news

Healthy School Meals for All
School meals are a lifeline for millions of children, helping to prevent hunger and ensuring families have enough to eat, especially among those living furthest from economic opportunity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - April 7, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Child and Family Well-Being Childhood Obesity Source Type: news

Unemployment, Behavioral Health, and Suicide
The sudden increase in unemployment caused speculation about the negative impacts on mental health. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - April 7, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Ramchand R Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news

Preparing for the Biggest Coverage Event Since the Affordable Care Act
The formal ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency means new challenges for state Medicaid and Marketplace officials. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - March 15, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Corlette S Tags: Healthcare Quality and Value Healthcare Coverage and Access National Source Type: news

What will Happen to Medicaid Enrollees' Health Coverage After the Public Health Emergency?
The COVID-19 pandemic and federal mitigation efforts led to unprecedented Medicaid enrollment, which prevents state Medicaid agencies from disenrolling beneficiaries during the PHE. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality of Care - March 9, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Buettgens M Tags: Healthcare Quality and Value Healthcare Coverage and Access Source Type: news