Housing and Health
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States Take Action to Improve Health through Housing
/in Policy Blogs Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Eligibility and Enrollment, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Housing and Health, Long-Term Care, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Amy ClaryOn a single January night in 2018, approximately 553,000 people in the United States experienced homelessness, either sleeping on the street or in a variety of shelters, and those numbers have been gradually increasing since 2016. The risk of homeless also looms large for many who are housing insecure, including 25 percent of renters nationwide […]
Medicaid and CHIP Levers to Promote Lead Screening and Treatment: Indiana’s Experience
/in Policy Indiana, Maryland Reports Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Housing and Health, Lead Screening and Treatment, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by NASHP StaffAddressing lead hazards today generates future economic benefits and improved health outcomes for children. In partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration, NASHP is publishing a series of case studies highlighting state initiatives to promote lead screening and treatment. This study explores Indiana’s efforts to address this issue within its Medicaid and Children’s Health […]
NASHP Awarded New Grant on Family Caregiving from The John A Hartford Foundation
/in The RAISE Act Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center Blogs Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Council Meeting Materials and Resources, Housing and Health, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Palliative Care, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, The RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center /by NASHP WritersNASHP has been awarded a three-year grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to develop a comprehensive resource and dissemination center on family caregiving. The grant will fund NASHP’s RAISE Act Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center, a national focal point for resources, technical assistance, and policy analysis for states and the broader community of […]
Six Slides to Help State Legislators Improve Health
/in Policy Blogs Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Elinor HigginsState legislators across the country have an important role to play in improving health by facilitating cross-sector collaboration in their states and aligning government policies to support health. To help with this work, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has developed six slides that state legislators can use and adapt to make the […]
Resources to Help States Fund Health-Related Social and Economic Needs
/in Policy Charts, Reports Accountable Health, Blending and Braiding Funding, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Benefit, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Elinor Higgins and Amy ClaryFederal funding can help states improve housing, employment, and other life conditions for their vulnerable residents. This table highlights new programs, including public-private investment opportunities from the US Treasury, integrated care models from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, and recent federal initiatives to combat the opioid crisis. It also features key longstanding sources, […]
States Guide the Governance of Accountable Health Entities to Promote Community Health and Engagement
/in Policy Blogs Accountable Health, Health Equity, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Amy ClaryAt least 12 states are developing accountable health models to improve health and control costs by addressing health-related community needs, such as transportation, recreation, and housing. Their goals include building healthy communities and improving health equity through cross-sector partnerships, and their organizational and governance structures are evolving to reach these goals. In these accountable health […]
Governing Accountable Health Entities: Examples from 12 States
/in Policy California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington Charts Accountable Health, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Equity, Health System Costs, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by NASHP StaffMore than a dozen states are developing accountable health models to improve population health and control costs by addressing community needs, such as transportation, recreation, and housing. These entities’ mission — to build healthy communities through cross-sector partnerships — is supported by innovative and evolving governance structures. This NASHP chart and a companion blog highlight […]
How States Promote Lead Screening and Treatment
/in Policy Maps CHIP, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Health Equity, Healthy Child Development, Housing and Health, Lead Screening and Treatment, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Population Health /by NASHP StaffThe State of States: How Governors Plan to Address Health-Related Social and Economic Factors in 2019
/in Policy Blogs Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Health Equity, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by NASHP StaffGovernors’ state of the state and inaugural addresses provide critical insights into their policy proposals that impact the health of their residents. Last week, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) highlighted the health care issues governors raised in their 2019 addresses. This week, NASHP examines the social and economic issues raised – such […]
For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
NASHP’s Housing and Health Resources for States
/in Policy Toolkits Blending and Braiding Funding, Featured Policy Home, Health Equity, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health Housing and Health /by NASHP StaffSafe and stable housing is necessary for people to become and stay healthy. States and the federal government have both invested in programs that help low-income and vulnerable populations find housing and access health care and supportive services. However, those programs often remain siloed with health and housing sectors often working independently toward similar goals.