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

Bill of Health

State Government Opportunities: States can increase expungement rates by amending laws to apply automatic expungement to minor drug possession convictions and seal the records. States can also remove barriers to local governments setting a livable local minimum wage. Code § 32) by making the tax credit monthly.

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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.