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    What Does Medicare for All Really Mean: A Q&A With Benedic Ippolito

    AEI Feb 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: ·  In this Q&A session, Benedic Ippolito, research fellow in economic policy studies at AEI, talks about Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal and what it really means.  ·…

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    The Challenges of Urban Health Care in India

    Giving Compass Feb 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from India Development Review, author Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya describes the difficulties facing Indian urban healthcare and goes on to propose a replicable alternative.…

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    Will Congress Be Able to Lower Drug Prices?

    The Hill Feb 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Hill, the authors seek answers to whether or not Congress will be able to lower drug prices. They conclude that, because…

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    Rural Hospitals in the U.S. Are Closing at an Alarming Rate

    Global Citizen Feb 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Many rural hospitals are closing across the United States, and others are at risk of closing because they are located in states that did not expand…

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    It’s Time to Think Beyond Nursing Homes When Helping the Aging Population

    StarTribune Feb 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jackie Crosby, writing for the Star Tribune, interviews Shelley Kendrick, the new chief executive of Ecumen, a senior housing and services provider.  • Kendrick says that…

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    Climate Shocks Could Cause HIV Rates to Rise in Africa

    Global Citizen Feb 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to new research conducted in sub-Saharan Africa, severe droughts caused by climate change can cause an increase in HIV infection rates.  · What are some other ways…

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    The Top 10 Global Health Threats for 2019

    Global Citizen Feb 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The World Health Organization recently released a list of the top 10 global health threats for 2019 ranging from air pollution to HIV.  · Why are areas…

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    Britain to Send Maggots to Warzones to Save Lives and Limbs

    Global Citizen Feb 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the UK’s effort to help the world’s poorest regions and people in warzones by sending maggots to treat infected wounds. The larvae eat…

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    Health Chief Presses Congress To Pass Drug Discount Plan

    The Hill Feb 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · With Congress under pressure to lower prescription drug prices, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar pushes for the passing of a drug discount plan in the private…

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    Improving Access to Healthcare at School to Reduce Absenteeism

    Getting Smart Feb 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This Getting Smart podcast tells the story of Josh Golomb and Hazel Health to emphasize the importance of improving access to healthcare at school to reduce absenteeism.  · What are some…

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    Supporting Medicare for All Helps Presidential Candidates

    The Hill Feb 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new Hill-HarrisX survey, 53 percent of voters are more likely to favor a presidential candidate that shows support for universal, government-provided healthcare and Medicare for…

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    School Mental Health Professionals Are Key to Safety and Well-Being of LGBTQ Students

    The 74 Feb 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report released by GLSEN found that mental health counselors in schools feel they play a strong role in advocating for LGBTQ students, but the majority…

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