Health Equity in Healthy People 2030

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

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.

In 2011, the opioid crisis reached astounding levels with over 21,000 deaths adding to the urgency of providing aid to those who most need it

Starting Sept. 25, Americans can again order free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

How Many People Might Lose Medicaid When States Unwind Continuous Enrollment?

Three Healthcare Organizations Join Forces to Save Lives

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

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.

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

Once the continuous enrollment ends, it is estimated between 5 -14 million individuals will be affected

The pharmacy industry sees at least five changes

‘Unbelievably good price’: KC-area pharmacy dispenses bargain medicine — and hope Go to article

St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy offers article regarding impact of a charitable pharmacy on their community and patients

Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost