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Summit 2024 Brings Together Global Experts to Address Healthcare Access Barriers

Singapore, March 11, 2024 – With the goal of addressing barriers to healthcare access, the Alliance & Partnerships for Patient Innovation & Solutions (APPIS) platform has successfully united over 2,000 individuals from more than 65 countries since 2021. The upcoming 4th annual APPIS Summit in 2024 will bring together over 40 healthcare expert speakers to cover crucial topics such as health literacy, health policy shaping, and future readiness. This event aims to foster partnerships that …

Transplant Recipients of Undocumented Immigration Face Barriers in Care Without Insurance

Boston, MA – Undocumented immigrants with kidney failure face significant barriers in accessing transplant care due to lack of health insurance, according to recent research published by Dr. Katherine Rizzolo and colleagues at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Despite being eligible for transplantation in the United States regardless of citizenship status, the lack of affordable insurance coverage presents a major obstacle to care for this vulnerable population. Dr. Lilian Cervantes from …

Medicaid Struggles: Illinois Residents Face Barriers to Mental Health Care Access

Rockford, Illinois – Parents in Winnebago County are facing challenges in accessing residential mental healthcare for their children through state insurance, Medicaid. Despite efforts from organizations like Marshmallow’s Hope and the Tommy Corral Foundation, families like Britt Cotton’s continue to struggle to find appropriate care for their children in crisis. Cotton shared her heartbreaking journey of trying to get her child the help they need, resorting to sending them out of state due to limited …

Jealousy and Financial Folly: Removing the Barriers to Personal Savings

RALEIGH, North Carolina – The debate on personal responsibility for saving and the challenges that come with it was the focal point of a recent conference at North Carolina State University. Experts gathered to discuss the financial storms and the obstacles to saving at the event sponsored by the Institute for Emerging Issues. The event included a question from a participant pondering when individuals should be held accountable for saving for themselves. The question sparked …

Transgender Women Face Widespread Employment Discrimination and Healthcare Barriers

ATLANTA, Georgia – A recent study has found that seven in 10 transgender women in the United States have experienced discrimination because of their gender identity, with one in three reporting employment discrimination in the past year. This discrimination has led to significant challenges in accessing healthcare and undergoing gender-affirming procedures, ultimately impacting the overall health and well-being of transgender women. The study, known as NHBS-Trans, revealed that the prevalence of discrimination among transgender women …

Latino Immigrants in Philadelphia Face Barriers to Prenatal Care Access and Support

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A recent study conducted by Montoya-Williams and her team sheds light on the challenges faced by pregnant or recently pregnant Latina immigrants in accessing prenatal care. The researchers conducted interviews with nearly two dozen participants, all from the Latino immigrant community, to understand the barriers they encounter when seeking healthcare during pregnancy. To ensure a comfortable environment for the participants, Spanish-speaking interviewers from local community health organizations, Maternity Care Coalition and Puentes …

Transgender Women Face High Rates of Employment Discrimination and Health Care Access Barriers

Atlanta, Georgia – A recent survey revealed that a significant number of transgender women in the United States have experienced various forms of discrimination, particularly in the workplace. The study, conducted by the Atlanta Department of Public Health, found that seven in 10 transgender women reported acts of transphobic discrimination, with one in three stating that they faced discrimination in employment. The prevalence of discrimination among transgender women in the survey, known as NHBS-Trans, showed …

Health4All: Undocumented Immigrants in California Face Barriers to Health Coverage

Brentwood, California – Marisol Pantoja Toribio, a 43-year-old resident without legal status or health insurance in California, faced a daunting discovery in early January when she found a lump in her breast. Uncertain of her options, she grappled with the fear of a potential cancer diagnosis and the financial burden that would come with it. Although Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, recently expanded to include immigrants lacking legal residency, Pantoja Toribio’s application was rejected due to …

Air Force Improves Mental Healthcare Policies, Reducing Access Barriers

Washington, D.C. – The United States Air Force has recently updated its mental healthcare policies, aiming to reduce barriers for service members seeking mental health support. These policy changes come as part of the Air Force’s continued effort to prioritize the well-being of its personnel and provide timely and accessible mental healthcare services. One significant update involves reducing the stigma surrounding mental health by making it easier for service members to seek help without fear …