In Reach by AmeriHealth Caritas^SM

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In Reach by AmeriHealth Caritas provides insights and analysis on the issues facing people with limited access to the social supports essential to well-being. The publication advances critical discussions on health care trends, emerging industry issues, and cost-effective and innovative solutions that help break down barriers to quality care and change lives for the better.

Each issue also examines how the social determinants of health, such as education, transportation, employment, food security, safe environments, and housing, impact overall health and a person’s ability to achieve maximum independence.

Contents

Volume 3

Leadoff: Lessons From the Pandemic

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ACA Closes Health Care Gap for Asian Americans

Medicaid expansion states provide a strong boost in providing access to care.

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Closure & Crisis

Rural communities were already struggling to find access to health care — and the pandemic created a crucible moment.

A woman with a green mask is holding a basket of fresh produce and bread.

Confronting Reality

Community partnerships can help bridge gaps and change behaviors.

Connecting Seniors to Telehealth

As many health care visits shift to calls, seniors need greater access to tech tools — and some help using them.

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Closing the Hispanic Health Care Gap

When it comes to accessing health care, Hispanic Americans face a unique set of challenges.

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Ending Racial Inequality in Health — Now

Disproportionate COVID-19 death rates among Black and Latino communities confirm systemic disparities in patient care. Here’s what needs to happen to close the gaps for good.

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Healing Power

Teaching young people to cope with trauma can pave the way for workplace success.

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Health Care Tech for Low-Income Patients

As the technology gap shrinks, focus shifts to the needs of underserved populations.

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Long-View Solutions

Lessons from COVID-19 could reshape the future of long-term services and supports.

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Searching for Equal Care

For the transgender community, the pandemic has reinforced barriers — and redoubled cries for greater equality.

Narrowing the Gap

Paul and Christine Tufano’s $1 million donation to Villanova is designed to help spark solutions for poverty and inequality initiatives.

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Tackling Teen Vaping

Vaping and e-cigarettes have pushed teen nicotine use to its highest level in nearly two decades. COVID-19 makes the risks even greater.

Volume 2

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The Promise of Value-Based Care

Early results are in: Pivoting away from a fee-for-service system can help control costs and boost health outcomes.

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Ending the HIV Epidemic

A federal plan aims to reduce new HIV infections
in the U.S. by 90% before 2030. Meeting that bold goal will depend on addressing social determinants of health.

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PTSD and Poverty

Low-income people are more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Why aren’t effective treatments reaching them?

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Precision Potential

An emerging approach to health care may one day transform medicine. What will it take to truly personalize health care?

The Unequal Cost of Social Distancing

Policies during a pandemic must protect vulnerable Americans who bear a disproportionate burden.

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Can Telehealth Bridge the Distance in Rural America?

A shortage of medical facilities makes it difficult for many rural Americans to access quality health care.

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Pathway out of Poverty

There’s long been a link between poor financial and physical health.

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Disparities in Childhood Obesity

Early results are in: Pivoting away from a fee-for-service system can help control costs and boost health outcomes.

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Inequities at Birth

There’s long been a link between poor financial and physical health.

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Health Care In Context

To best serve patients, health care providers must be culturally responsive — and that requires system change.

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A Roof Over Your Head

Housing is a key social
determinant of health.

Volume 1

From the CEO

Health care must be about more than medicine.

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Out of the Shadows

Stigmas surrounding mental illnesses such as depression prevent countless Americans from seeking the treatment they need.

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An Opioid Crisis Overlooked

Seniors are misusing or abusing the drugs, too.

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Paradigm Shift

Social determinants of health hugely influence patient outcomes.

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Medicaid Gets a Lyft

Ride-sharing companies are registering as providers.

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Artificial Intelligence Gets Personal

The health care industry is starting to get serious about AI.