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Whole-Person Care Changes Lives
CW: Weight Integrated care offers a powerful way to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations among adults with developmental disabilities. For many in this population, navigating the healthcare system is complex, and routine medical needs can escalate into crises when preventive care and coordination are missing. A recent study from the University of Cincinnati and…
Words Don’t Help People Get Out of Bed
The Massachusetts Legislature’s recent move to update state laws by removing outdated disability-related language is an improvement. The words used in legislation influence societal attitudes and show how much we value disabled people. Updating antiquated language honors people’s dignity. Unfortunately, respectful language within our laws does not automatically translate into respectful and fair treatment in…
Eighty Hours or Else: What Work Requirements Really Mean for Medicaid Recipients
From time to time, a policy change reminds me of the difference between how legislators write a law and how it affects people’s lives. The new Medicaid work requirements serve as just one example of that feeling. Starting in 2027, people on Medicaid in states that expanded the program will need to work, volunteer, attend…
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