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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 4h

Today’s bit of #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP/ @rutgersifh.bsky.social Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social.

She spoke with #TheDailyTargum about her #research examining trends and gaps in #cancer screening practices for #Medicaid enrollees in #NewJersey: go.rutgers.edu/cf1ksuku

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a study co-authored by CSHP’s @annnguyen4.bsky.social, Jose Nova, and Joel Cantor.

They identify provider and organizational factors associated with increased #cancer screening before and during the #pandemic: go.rutgers.edu/wdxjvp5c

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 7d

This week we’re sharing some #WednesdayWisdom from Dr. Anita Kinney, associate director at @rutgerscancer.bsky.social and director of #ScreenNJ.

She co-authored a trio of papers exploring #cancerscreening trends and best practices for #Medicaid enrollees in #NewJersey: go.rutgers.edu/h62mg4my

Reposted by Rutgers CSHP

PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia @policylabchop.bsky.social · 13d

“Although [children’s continuous coverage] may incur short-term costs, [it] leads to improved health, educational, and economic outcomes into adulthood.”

Drs. Aditi Vasan & Erica Eliason frame new research on churn in a fragmented insurance landscape in @jama.com. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Reforming Children’s Health Care Coverage

Children need adequate and continuous access to health care to grow, develop, thrive, and ultimately become healthy adults. Losing health insurance coverage, even temporarily, can have devastating…

jamanetwork.com

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 12d

#NEW: A journal article co-authored by CSHP Director Joel Cantor and retired Senior Medical Sociologist Michael Yedidia analyzes the challenges and strategies reported by #healthcare and #housing organizations in implementing cross-sector #collaboration: go.rutgers.edu/zfmwduat

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 14d

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from a new @milbankfund.bsky.social blog post co-authored by CSHP Assistant Research Professor @aspishakthomas.com and Research Coordinator Allison Oh.

The full #blog post is available here: go.rutgers.edu/lo7kicw4

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 19d

This week’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a paper co-authored by CSHP’s Joel Cantor and Michael Yedidia with #RutgersSSW colleagues @emmytiderington.bsky.social and Nora Sullivan.

The paper draws on the experiences of #unhoused people with complex #health needs: go.rutgers.edu/n2p0u9x

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 19d

NEW: CSHP's @annnguyen4.bsky.social and Anita Kinney, associate director at @rutgerscancer.bsky.social and director of #ScreenNJ , sat down with #RutgersToday to discuss trends and best practices in #cancer screening for #Medicaid enrollees: go.rutgers.edu/h62mg4my

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 22d

CSHP/ @rutgersifh.bsky.social Assistant Research Professor @aspishakthomas.com and Research Coordinator Allison Oh co-authored a NEW blog post for the @milbankfund.bsky.social.

Learn how some states provide #healthinsurance to #children regardless of #immigration status: go.rutgers.edu/lo7kicw4

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · 26d

For #FindingsFriday, we’re sharing an additional insight from CSHP Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social's study of how continuous eligibility and CHIP policies impacted #insurance coverage loss for #children during the #Medicaid “unwinding”: go.rutgers.edu/3q6z78ux

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Sep 8

@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social state employees will no longer see a substantial rise in #healthinsurance premiums in 2026.

A new deal with labor leaders also directs the state to identify and utlimately address the main drivers of rising #medicalcosts in the future: go.rutgers.edu/8f720txx

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 29

This week we’re sharing a #FindingsFriday insight from a journal article co-authored by CSHP Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social.

The study examines how #rural nonprofit #hospitals report their #community benefits to maintain their tax-exempt status: go.rutgers.edu/clnn8xu0

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 25

With changes to federal support for state #Medicaid programs and #SNAP food assistance, some students in #NewJersey may now lose access to free #school lunches.

Research has shown that these meals support both individual #health and academic progress: go.rutgers.edu/3g5wnj3c

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today we’re sharing a #FindingsFriday insight from a newly published journal article led by CSHP Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social!

It features the most up-to-date analysis of state #Medicaid cancer screening trends in #NewJersey: go.rutgers.edu/3dywgp81

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 20

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP Director Joel Cantor.

He recently spoke with @whyy.org about #housing instability in #NewJersey and its effects on #healthcare costs and access for residents: go.rutgers.edu/3a5i9rx5

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new journal article co-authored by CSHP in collaboration with #Rutgers colleagues at the Center for Health Services Research, @rwjms.bsky.social and School of Social Work, as well as @njhumanservices.bsky.social: go.rutgers.edu/xqrmwrl3

Reposted by Rutgers CSHP

Rutgers Institute for Health @rutgersifh.bsky.social · Aug 13

Joel Cantor @rutgerscshp.bsky.social @bloustein.rutgers.edu talks to @whyy.org about the growing issue of housing instability in New Jersey and the resources needed to make improvements.
whyy.org/articles/cam...

Camden and Atlantic City health systems are offering affordable housing

Housing instability is driving ER visits and chronic illness. South Jersey health systems are stepping in with housing support and policy partnerships.

whyy.org

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 11

The #NJDOH announced a policy change allowing #paramedics to administer blood #transfusions at the scene of emergencies and while enroute to emergency departments.

This has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for #patients: go.rutgers.edu/pyur9rf0

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 8

This week for #FindingsFriday we're sharing some lighter reading with CSHP’s latest newsletter, Front & CENTER.

The #Summer2025 Edition highlights the professional accomplishments and scholarly work of our faculty and staff: go.rutgers.edu/yzjipyqt

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Aug 4

The #NewJersey Legislature has restored state funding for #ScreenNJ, a free #cancer screening program run by @rutgerscancer.bsky.social in the spending bill previously approved by @govmurphy.bsky.social: go.rutgers.edu/bh5r97il

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Jul 30

This week, we’re sharing a bit of #WednesdayWisdom from CSHP Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social.

She and Al Tallia, professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at @rwjms.bsky.social highlight the importance of #IBH: go.rutgers.edu/9ksblsny

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Jul 28

As #NewJersey prepares for changes to federal funding and benefit requirements for its #Medicaid program, policymakers and advocates warn that thousands of eligible residents may lose their coverage: go.rutgers.edu/iwcaanb3

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Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Jul 25

Today we’re sharing a #FindingsFriday insight from a new journal article published in #Epilepsia and co-authored by CSHP Director Joel Cantor.

The study explores how #health disparities impact the frequency of #emergencydepartment visits for #seizures or #epilepsy: go.rutgers.edu/f9olgcj1

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Jul 21

Last week, the #NewJersey state Supreme Court ruled that #hospitals must continue to provide free treatment regardless of an individuals’ #insurance status or ability to pay, holding that so-called #charitycare is permissible under the state’s constitution: go.rutgers.edu/ctbuqvzc

Rutgers CSHP @rutgerscshp.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new @jamahealthforum.bsky.social article co-authored by CSHP Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social.

It explores the association between #COVID era continuous #Medicaid eligibility and children’s #healthcare access: go.rutgers.edu/uzxcj9mj

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