Tag: Health Disparities

Wildfire Smoke and Dementia Risk: An Overlooked Health Crisis

Angela Linders
Wildfire Smoke and Dementia Risk

New Study Uncovers Emerging Dangers of Wildfire Smoke The connection between wildfires and their devastating effects on property and insurance markets has long been discussed. But emerging evidence from a University of Washington-led study reveals a critical health dimension to the problem. The study links long-term exposure to wildfire smoke with an increased risk of dementia, especially in vulnerable populations. These findings highlight the often-overlooked impact of wildfires, which could lead to higher health insurance rates and exacerbate existing health issues. Coupled with the broader impacts of climate change on…

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Could Substantial Incentives Trigger a Nationwide Expansion of Medicaid?

Loreen
medicaid us affordable care act

In the decade since the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) inception, a critical coverage gap remains in the health insurance landscape. This gap prevails in the 10 states withholding the ACA Medicaid expansion, affecting 1.5 million uninsured individuals. In this detailed analysis, we investigate who is affected, the potential for expanded coverage, and examine new economic incentives that may prompt a shift towards the adoption of Medicaid expansion in remaining states. Understanding the Health Insurance Coverage Gap The ‘Coverage Gap’ is a situation in some states where adults can’t get Medicaid…

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