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I am very happy to share that my research exploring the differences in incentives (and thus behavior) between for-profit and not-for-profit firms is now forthcoming in the Journal of Law and Economics! In this paper, I investigate a terrible choice nursing homes faced during the pandemic: isolate residents to prevent deaths from COVID-19 but doing so may increase total deaths by aggravating mental illnesses such as dementia. I find that nursing homes that were subject to the profit-and-loss system implemented isolation measures that were more aligned with the preferences of consumers than nonprofit/government facilities. Doing so saved thousands of lives. You can find a working paper version of this paper here: https://lnkd.in/d7V4raGT

#EUPConnect: The #MichiganMoonshot team is providing a support session for community anchors at 1:00 PM today. In Michigan, **Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs)** are part of the BEAD Challenge Process, which is currently being conducted by the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office. This process aims to determine the unserved, underserved, and served status of every home, business, and CAI in the state¹. While the specific list of CAIs is not detailed in the search results, typically, CAIs include educational institutions, healthcare facilities, libraries, public safety entities, and other community support organizations. For more detailed information, you can participate in the Challenge Process or use the MIHI Portal¹. Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/9/2024 (1) LEO - MIHI BEAD Challenge - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gxxPyrWH. (2) LEO - MIHI BEAD Challenge - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/g5xw25Ga. (3) LEO - BEAD Challenge Process - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gYRnEzCw. (4) LEO - MIHI Bead Challenge - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gK34mwqe.

As many of you know, Denver Health will be asking voters to approve a nominal .34% sales tax increase in November – that’s only 3.4 cents for every $10. The initiative is called Healing Denver. Polling has been extremely favorable, as has the response from every call I make, every meeting I attend, every event where I speak. This is what I hear every day: I had no idea that Denver Health provides free counseling and medical services to DPS students! I had no idea that Denver Health trains paramedics and oversees all the ambulances for the city and county of Denver! I had no idea that Denver Health has 1.3 million patient visits. I had no idea that… In the nearly two years since I’ve been the CEO of Denver Health, I have seen firsthand the impact that Denver Health makes on our patients, their families, and our community. But we have a funding challenge: while other safety net hospitals around the country receive an average of 11% of their budget from their local municipalities, Denver only funds approximately 2% of our budget, despite our role in dealing with many significant issues in our community--from homelessness to behavioral health to caring for over 16,000 DPS students. Telling the story of Denver Health will require robust educational efforts, marketing/media support and a dedicated campaign team to manage all the critical components. We have raised significant money but could use your help. You can contribute to Healing Denver, either online at HealingDenver.org, or by check made out to “Healing Denver” and mailed to 300 Center Drive, Suite G #362, Superior, CO 80027. Please know that this is a very personal ask since Colorado law prohibits the use of any Denver Health money, time or resources in support of the campaign. May I count on you to support Denver Health via the Healing Denver campaign? And may I count on you to share this post with your network? Please help us to secure a more sustainable source of funding for Denver Health. We all benefit from a healthier community. #healingdenver #denver #healthierdenver #denvercommunity

This is a must-read post and article. The concluding paragraph of the article eloquently highlights the issue that needs to be addressed. The most glaring issue is brilliantly summarized by Ge Bai stating "the line between non-profit and for-profit hospital is becoming blurry in the U.S. This is exacerbated as more hospitals become part of larger health systems, which reduce competition and leave patients with few choices." “Affordable healthcare continues to be a problem for many Americans,” said the PLOS One study. “As many as 41% of adults currently have debt caused by medical or dental bills. Misaligned incentives for executives at non-profit hospitals contributes to the rising burden of healthcare costs to American families and suggests their financial priorities are not aligned with the obligations to the communities they serve. If there is little distinction between non-profit and for-profit hospital behavior additional policies to ensure non-profit hospitals deliver community benefits should be considered, such as reporting of performance criteria that determine CEO bonuses and required reporting of hospital CEO to employee pay ratios." Ge BaiStacey RichterStacy MaysAnn M. Richardson, MBAShawn GremmingerJeffrey HoganSandra RaupChris DeaconGloria SachdevDan BurkeLarry BeckerMichelle T. Hayes

House Bill 133 in Florida aims to reform professional licensing requirements for barbers and cosmetologists, especially for individuals with criminal convictions. This bill seeks to remove barriers to employment for these individuals by preventing the denial of licensure based on past convictions after a certain period. This move is intended to facilitate their reintegration into society by allowing them to gain sustainable employment. Other states have shown interest in similar legislative efforts, focusing on reducing the impact of criminal records on professional licensing. States like Texas, California, and Illinois have also explored or implemented reforms to support justice-impacted individuals in obtaining professional licenses, helping them to reintegrate into the workforce and reduce recidivism rates. Charlotte Garnes Founder of ReNforce PHONE: (404) 985-0974 EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected] WEBSITE: www.renforce.org #nonprofit #renforcewithcharlotte #diversity #BreakTheCycle #SkillsForSuccess #GAJusticeSystem #FairnessInJustice #OpportunityForAll #EmpowerThroughEmployment #buildingbridges #secondchances #inclusivehiring #justiceimpacted #workforcedevelopment #renforce #ReentrySupport #Georgia

Thrilled to see Bloomberg Philanthropies committing $600 million to support four #historically Black medical schools! This is a significant step toward addressing the disparity where less than 6% of U.S. doctors are Black, despite #BlackAmericans making up 12% of the population. Research shows that patients often experience greater trust, satisfaction, and even improved health outcomes when treated by doctors who share their racial background. This generous donation builds on Michael Bloomberg’s $1 billion contribution to Johns Hopkins Medicine, which made tuition free for most medical students there. This is progress toward a more equitable healthcare future! Way to go Mike!! Check out these leaders in the space of #HealthcareEquity and #Advocacy Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG - Sanctum Med Wellness Antonio Igbokidi - Student National Medical Association Uché Blackstock, MD - Advancing Health Equity Gabrielle Madison, PHR - Bonton Farms Leah Grant, MBA - AMN Healthcare #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #ImprovedOutcomes #CulturalSensitivity #HealthcareDisparity #AccesstoCare

Interested in applying to the new Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland? Up to £150,000 is available to support action to realise and defend rights, and tackle rights issues affecting people’s daily lives. Open to third sector organisations already working to protect and promote human rights in Scotland. Both independent and collaborative applications are welcome, depending on income: ➡️Organisations with an income of between £25,000 and £250,000 have the option to apply independently. ➡️Organisations with an income of under £25,000 or over £250,000 can only apply in partnership with other organisations – unconstituted groups and educational institutions can also be involved in a partnership. ✅Please read the criteria carefully before applying. More information, including two info videos, full criteria and Q&A is now available at: https://lnkd.in/e5wGiJPJ Funded work will focus on people whose rights are most at risk in Scotland. This would include groups who face injustice, are not well listened to and whose power is often limited in relation to the systems that impact their lives.

REMINDER -- With EHF's announcement of a new Strategic Framework, we're spending time in 2024 to develop specific strategies and tactics that will guide our grantmaking and other programming and research objectives for the following five years. Any new grants to be funded in 2024 will be by invitation only. There will not be an open grant application process. However, upon reading the new Strategic Framework, should a grantee have ideas about aligning their future work to the Framework, they are encouraged to speak with their Program Officer. We anticipate releasing EHF's 2025 Grant Guidance in the Fall of 2024. This document will reference the new strategic plan and include details about funding priorities, grant cycles, and the application process. LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/gS2JBAFf #HealthNotJustHealthCare #healthequity #NMDOH #SDOH #philanthropy

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