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Eight Opportunities to Use the Law to Address Social Determinants of Health

Bill of Health

HUD can amend 24 CFR §982.553 to narrow public housing exclusions linked to drug use to situations in which a person’s use of illegal drugs is causing observable harm to the premises or the community, and tighten key definitions to better guide local public housing agencies. Local governments can provide temporary guaranteed income programs.

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U.S. Virgin Islands Launches Health Data Interoperability Pilot

HIT Consultant

The HDU will function through the local government to be used by healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, public health officials to support the community, and the Medicaid agency to treat vulnerable individuals. Why It Matters OHIT Director Michelle M.

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Correctional Sleep: Where Litigation Falls Short and Where Research, Policymaking are Needed

Bill of Health

To be sure, enforcement through litigation must remain available, but the real work of crafting national, state and local policies regarding correctional sleep standards might be better done by legislators in consultation with health care experts. This presents researchers and policymakers with an opportunity. Jolin is an A.B.

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