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New Analysis Examines Community Health Centers and COVID-19 Vaccine Equity
A new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation examined whether increasing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to community health centers is mitigating racial disparities in vaccination. According to federal data, 91% of community health center patients are low-income and 63% are racial or ethnic minorities. In the new analysis, researchers report that just over half (54%)…
Read MoreElder Angela Overton on Faith, Health Equity and COVID-19
“If we are to love our neighbors as ourselves, that means whatever we do in love must produce justice.” As part of the Frontline Conversations series, C-TAC is virtually sitting down with faith leaders, health care providers, and others on the front lines of serious illness care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this edition, Elder…
Read MoreImproving Palliative and Hospice Care in Nursing Homes Amid COVID-19
By: Kacy Ninteau, Policy & Advocacy Intern, C-TAC As the COVID-19 cases climb across the country, nursing homes continue to be among the hardest hit communities. Over 40% of COVID-19 deaths nationwide have been residents and workers at these facilities. What puts nursing homes at greater risk for outbreaks are chronic staffing shortages, which have…
Read MoreC-TAC Releases ACP Policy Recommendations In Response to COVID-19
C-TAC has shared policy recommendations focused on removing barriers to advance care panning with Congressional leadership as they continue to craft new legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations aim to increase access to these critical conversations, which are more important than ever during the pandemic. The coronavirus can quickly result in serious…
Read MoreCDC Actions Aim to Address COVID-19 Inequities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a plan to promote health equity and address disparities in care amid COVID-19.
Read MoreRev. Dr. Denise Parker Lawrence Shares COVID-19 Experience, Examines Disparities
C-TAC Interfaith and Diversity Workgroup member Rev. Dr. Denise Parker details her personal and professional experience with the COVID-19 pandemic and examines disparities in care.
Read MoreAdvocating for Equity: Taking Action to Address Disparities in Care
C-TAC is launching an action plan to help our organization better promote health equity and address disparities in care.
Read MoreCMS Administrator Suggests Telehealth Changes Could Become Permanent
Over nine million Medicare beneficiaries have received a telehealth service during the COVID-19 public health emergency and CMS is open to continuing some beyond the pandemic, according to a new Health Affairs blog post written by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma. CMS has issued an array of waivers in response to…
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