With the nation’s COVID-19 public health emergency directive set to end in May, the pharmacy industry will see at least five changes, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
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The term digital divide is defined as the differences
of economic and social inequality in both access and usage of ICTs. 2, 3 Some population groups that are
affected by the digital divide include uninsured, at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), lack
of internet access, etc
Potential Funding Opportunities in Your State
Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.
NOVA & APHA offer Health Equity Fellowship
NOVA ScriptsCentral is excited to collaborate with the American Pharmacist Association to launch the “NOVA ScriptsCentral & American Pharmacist Association Safety-Net Health Equity Fellowship”.
Health Equity vs Health Disparity
An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.
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End of the Public Health Emergency Factsheet
Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant
The Importance of Patient Advocacy
Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant
Updates You May Have Missed: 2020 Census Results
Today’s release of new 2020 Census data provides population counts of nearly 1,500 race and ethnicity groups and American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) tribes and villages.
Improving health outcomes through SDOH
St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy offers article regarding impact of a charitable pharmacy on their community and patients
Hunger in America
More than 34 million people in the United States were living in food insecure households in 2021, a decline from 38 million in 2020. The combination of the expanded child tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and private donations all contributed to reducing food insecurity during the pandemic. Still there is much more work to be done, with food costs spiking 11.4%, the largest annual increase since 1979, inflation factors could easily cause food insecurity to grow.
Does access to free medication reduce health system costs?
This study represents a rigorous, multi-state evaluation that highlights the impact of a charitable medication access program on hospital utilization for the medically under-served population.
Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Receives $250,000 Health Equity Grant Award
Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant
Health Equity in Healthy People 2030
Healthy People 2030 Leveraging Healthy People to Advance Health Equity Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. “Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.”
Charitable Medication Distribution Improves Care for Uninsured Diabetic Patients
Significant improvement in glycemic control among participants demonstrates the substantial impact that pharmacies partnered with charitable medication distributors such as the Dispensary of Hope can have on individuals with insulin-treated T2D
Promoting Health Literacy in Your Practice
Around one fourth of the United States population does not have adequate health literacy.
Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and apply healthcare
information