Dear John,

Join Penn LDI and Health Affairs on July 22 for a half-day in-person conference to highlight and deepen our understanding of how policy makers are working toward fully integrated care for dually eligible beneficiaries of Medicaid and Medicare.

Spirituality As A Determinant Of Health

In the June issue of Health Affairs, “Reimagining Public Health,” Katelyn Long and coauthors explore ways to incorporate spirituality as a social determinant of health within public health. 

The researchers review recommendations emerging from a systematic review of evidence on spirituality and health published between 2000-2022.

They conclude that spiritual literacy should be considered part of public health training, and that coordination between public health, academic, and faith leaders be strengthened, among other recommendations.

More on Social Determinants of Health

• Documenting Latino Representation In The US Health Workforce by Indira Ghandi Islas et al.
• Racial And Ethnic Inequalities In COVID-19 Mortality Within Carceral Settings: An Analysis Of Texas Prisons by Neal Marquez et al.
• A Health Podyssey: Michael Mayer on Encampment Clearings and Transitional Housing

Breaking Down the CBO's Insurance Coverage Projections w/ Sabrina Corlette

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers is joined by Sabrina Corlette of Georgetown University to discuss an ahead-of-print article released this week that outlines the Congressional Budget Office's health insurance coverage projections in the US for 2024-34. 

Celebrating Pride Month

It is Pride Month and we are highlighting  those working to advance health equity and policy for the LGBTQIA+ community.

In a September 2023 article, Meg Quint reflects on their experience pursuing a chest reduction as gender-affirming care.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Abortion Medication, But At What Cost?

Andrew Twinamatsiko and Sheela Ranganathan

Food Is Medicine—Now, Recognize It As “Primarily Health-Related”

Hilary Seligman and Rocco Perla