Center for Health Care Strategies’ Post

As the primary health insurer for #LGBTQ communities, #Medicaid policies and programs are well positioned to help address the health disparities facing LGBTQ communities. This brief from the Center for Health Care Strategies (which features input from Whitman-Walker Institute's Dr. Kellan E. Baker) highlights key considerations to shape Medicaid policies that enhance health outcomes and quality of care for LGBTQ individuals. https://bit.ly/3KZwDL6

A new commentary in JAMA explains the benefits of and barriers to recent federal guidance that encourages states to add sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) questions to their Medicaid applications. This federal effort to encourage the collection of SOGI data from Medicaid patients is a foundational step towards advancing LGBTQ health equity, according to a new commentary by SPH's Kevin Nguyen, PhD. “Such federal guidance represents a significant step forward in improving the data infrastructure necessary to understanding potential inequities in health needs, access to and quality of care, and health outcomes for LGBTQ people served by Medicaid,” the authors write in the commentary. Learn more ➡️ http://spr.ly/60419YNkH

We may have reached the end of Pride Month, but our work to improve care for the #LGBTQ community continues year round. The collection, sharing, and use of robust data is critical to identifying and meeting the unique health needs of the LGBTQ community. However, there are systemic challenges that impede our ability to fully leverage this data. By improving the collection and application of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data, advocating for its importance, and enhancing the diversity of our provider network to make data sharing safer, we can help make care more equitable for LGBTQ individuals.   Read more about how Blue Shield of California is working with stakeholders across California to advance #datasharing that helps drive #healthequity for LGBTQ individuals: https://bit.ly/4d3HwYz

70% of people from LGBTQ communities say they have had experiences that damaged their trust in the healthcare system. In this special report, we dive into the roadblocks and experiences LGBTQ patients continue to face in healthcare and how hospital and pharma marketers can support LGBTQ members in their journey to find affirming care: https://lnkd.in/gqNYBibJ #HealthEquity #Healthcare #HealthSystems #Pharmaceuticals #Healthgrades

For #LGBTQ elders, there is a unique set of considerations that come with aging at home. Morningstar recently shared a helpful guide with important tips for vetting prospective home-care agencies, like asking if staff receive anti-discrimination training from an organization like SAGE. https://lnkd.in/gFvKD85b

In the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, nearly ONE-HALF (48%) of respondents who saw at least one health care provider in the last 12 months reported AT LEAST ONE negative experience because of their identity. The new Section 1557 rule from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) clarifies nondiscrimination protection for LGBTQ patient to combat these barriers. Learn more: hrc.im/1557

Inclusion addresses the needs of every individual, and lies at the heart of Anthem's Total Health Connections advocacy solution. Because LGBTQ members often face unique challenges finding the right care provider and resources, specialized inclusive care experts are here to help. Check out this video to learn more. #personalizedcare #advocacy #healthequity https://ow.ly/TSWi30sF4qc

We are seeing the impact of the #SCOTUS #chevronruling. Several states were already challenging the Biden Administration's rule clarifying that the Affordable Care Act protects transgender people from healthcare-related discrimination (including gender-affirming services) based on sex as a protected class inclusive of gender identity. Now, the SCOTUS ruling gives less power to federal agencies and they are no longer the default authority interpreting statute, which is being used to further justify this challenge to the new rule. This is an alarming trend we could see replicated across different arenas and is one to watch! #LGBTQ #LGBTQhealthcare

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