Who is being screened for intimate partner violence? – UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

August 22, 2023 Written by Audrey Smith Intimate partner violence is a significant public health concern in the United States and a leading nonobstetric cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. It can take on many forms, includingphysical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as patterns of behavior that seek to gain or maintain control over … Read more

Nearly 99% of Autistic Adults Not Receiving Public Employment Services in the U.S.

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Only 1.1% of autistic adults who potentially needed employment services received them in 2016. Source: Policy Impact Project  From 2008-16 an estimated 1.98 million autistic adults — or 99%, of those who likely needed employment services — did not receive support through Medicaid or … Read more

National Autism Indicators Report Calls for Health Care Policy Improvements for Future Public Health Emergencies

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation measures changed how people accessed health care services and engaged in their communities. Access to appropriate services and accommodations help autistic individuals in maintaining employment, pursuing education, caring for their health and establishing independence. Because autistic people often have greater health … Read more

New report exposes breadth of physician practices owned by private equity – UC Berkeley Public Health

New report exposes breadth of physician practices owned by private equity - UC Berkeley Public Health

The practice leads to higher consumer prices The American Antitrust Institute (AAI), in collaboration with the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare, and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth (Equitable Growth), announced the release of a new report on private equity ownership in healthcare. The report, … Read more