The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shines a harsh and unforgiving spotlight on the impacts of the social determinants of health. New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that people who are homeless or in congregate living facilities face additional challenges that can exacerbate the spread and severity of COVID-19. CDC […]
This blog post was updated March 11 to respond to the evolving policy landscape. Over the last ten days, headlines have been dominated by the growing global spread of COVID-19 and its effect across the United States. Readers who advocate on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDs would be justified in objecting to the appointment […]
Over the years, the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School’s work with community based organizations, health care providers, payers, and government officials has highlighted that health relies on more than a visit to the doctor’s office. Emerging models of community-clinical partnerships address the ways that our homes, food, environment, and […]