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This new interactive resource highlights key messages from an event exploring the effects of violence and harassment on the health and well-being of health care professionals working to provide essential #ReproductiveHealthcare: https://bit.ly/3VkzLrc

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a model attestation for covered entities and business associates regarding requests for protected health information (PHI) related to reproductive health care, which employers and their business associates should review and prepare to implement. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8xwm50SLrb4

Check out my latest! In collaboration with Aasta Mehta at the City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health we set out to understand how the numerous organizations involved in abortion care in Philly worked together, and we asked for their advice about how the dept could help their work post Dobbs. Here’s our process and a step by step guide for you to do the same in your city!

If you haven't yet signed up for this FREE event, what are you waiting for? Please join other APP colleagues for this new APPPG series "APProaching Excellence Series", and next week's first webinar: Men's Health 101, featuring our own Susanne Qualich and Meg Beal as presenters for this very informative session!

With the fall of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the reproductive health landscape changed in ways unimaginable a short time ago, when electronic health records became the norm. With increasing interoperability of medical records, reproductive health information is being shared widely and across state lines. This may put women seeking healthcare outside of their home state in a precarious position, risking their privacy, health and liberty. Read more on the blog: https://bit.ly/3UQoNJW #FamilyDocs #FamilyMedicine #FamilyPhysicians #PrimaryCare #FMDocs

Where do Donald Trump and Joe Biden stand on health issues? KFF experts compiled a quick overview of the candidates’ records as president, positions, public statements, and proposed policies on 15 health care topics: Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Abortion, Contraception, LGBTQ Health, Gun Violence, Public Health, Prescription Drug Prices, Medicare, Health Care Costs, Mental Health, Opioid Use Disorder, Long-term Care, Global Health, and Immigrant Health Coverage. It will be continuously updated as new information and policy details emerge throughout the campaign. https://lnkd.in/gpv6zixr

In our Health Systems Bulletin, May 2024, we highlight notable advances at the World Health Assembly in the IHR, challenges we face in the Americas in access to sexual and reproductive health services, and opportunities for digital transformation and health financing in Primary Health Care! See https://lnkd.in/e_mwSer5 #UHC2030 #PrimaryHealthCare

#BMHW24 continues! Today is Policy Day–a chance to amplify the need for policy to advance maternal health and birth justice. At Every Mother Counts, we collaborate with lawmakers, advocates, providers, and community-based organizations to support policies that improve outcomes and experiences of care, address inequalities in maternal health, and promote accountability. Advocacy is key to transforming our maternal health systems. Here are two actions you can take today: 📖 Read and share the comprehensive and actionable “Policy Agenda for the Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice Movement” from Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA): https://bit.ly/3Ji8YVB 📧 Show your support for the Black Maternal Health #Momnibus Act, a set of 13 bills that address the systemic drivers of the U.S. maternal health crisis and reach out to your elected officials: https://bit.ly/3MvuUyF

Don't miss tonight's webinar: "Men's Health 101: What's in a semen analysis? ABC's of TESE and other male reproductive procedures" Join us for an insightful exploration into male reproductive health! This webinar is tailored specifically for APPs, delving into crucial topics like semen analysis and TESE procedures. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, there's something for everyone to learn. Our expert speakers will break down complex concepts into digestible ABC's, providing practical insights and evidence-based strategies to optimize male fertility and reproductive outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your practice. Register Now!!

The recent 2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care from the Commonwealth Fund highlights the major disparities in women’s health across the United States, including access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes. This data highlights the critical need for innovative solutions to bridge gaps and enhance the quality of care for women. One such solution is the implementation of OB/GYN hospitalist programs, which have the potential to significantly improve outcomes in women’s health and reproductive care. https://lnkd.in/ek6VtKws