A Healthier Democracy
@ahdemocracy.bsky.social
Building platforms for collaboration and community organizing at the intersection of health and civic engagement to maximize collective impact. https://linktr.ee/ahealthierdemocracy
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Healthcare providers are the unwavering defenders of our communities. They stand firm when policies falter, when systems fail, when the most vulnerable are left to navigate uncertainty alone. And in times when policies shift and the vulnerable are left in limbo +
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🎉 Congratulations to our former SPN Meera on having her abstract “More Than Just a Program: The Role of Link Health in Federal Benefit Programs” accepted at the 5th International Public Health Conference (IPHC) in Singapore! 🌍💙 We’re so proud to see your work and impact reaching a global stage! 👏🏼
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎉 Congratulations to our former SPN Meera on having her abstract “More Than Just a Program: The Role of Link Health in Federal Benefit Programs” accepted at the 5th International Public Health Conference (IPHC) in Singapore! 🌍💙 We’re so proud to see your work and impact reaching a global stage! 👏🏼
Prior Authorization was designed to reduce unnecessary care but in practice, it often delays urgent treatment and exhausts both patients and providers.
You’ve likely experienced it if:
📌 Your prescription was denied, even though your doctor approved it
📌 Your MRI got postponed for “review”
You’ve likely experienced it if:
📌 Your prescription was denied, even though your doctor approved it
📌 Your MRI got postponed for “review”
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Prior Authorization was designed to reduce unnecessary care but in practice, it often delays urgent treatment and exhausts both patients and providers.
You’ve likely experienced it if:
📌 Your prescription was denied, even though your doctor approved it
📌 Your MRI got postponed for “review”
You’ve likely experienced it if:
📌 Your prescription was denied, even though your doctor approved it
📌 Your MRI got postponed for “review”
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for everyone who believes in building a healthier democracy, one rooted in care, connection, and participation. Grateful for our partners, volunteers, and communities who make it happen every day.
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for everyone who believes in building a healthier democracy, one rooted in care, connection, and participation. Grateful for our partners, volunteers, and communities who make it happen every day.
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🎓 Big congratulations to Chika, she was recently accepted into Northeastern University's Graduate MLK Fellowship ! We’re so proud to see her continue shaping the future of community health and equity. 💙
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎓 Big congratulations to Chika, she was recently accepted into Northeastern University's Graduate MLK Fellowship ! We’re so proud to see her continue shaping the future of community health and equity. 💙
Dreaming of systemic change? 🌱 The Ashoka Fellowship supports visionary changemakers with personalized stipends (up to 3 years if needed), strategic guidance, and a global community of social innovators.
Nominate someone, or yourself, who’s ready to transform the world.
Nominate someone, or yourself, who’s ready to transform the world.
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dreaming of systemic change? 🌱 The Ashoka Fellowship supports visionary changemakers with personalized stipends (up to 3 years if needed), strategic guidance, and a global community of social innovators.
Nominate someone, or yourself, who’s ready to transform the world.
Nominate someone, or yourself, who’s ready to transform the world.
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⏰ 7 days until #GivingTuesday!
Every $50 helps one family enroll in life-changing benefits like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline, powered by Link Health’s AI tools and caring Patient Navigators. 💙
Be part of the impact: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
Every $50 helps one family enroll in life-changing benefits like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline, powered by Link Health’s AI tools and caring Patient Navigators. 💙
Be part of the impact: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
⏰ 7 days until #GivingTuesday!
Every $50 helps one family enroll in life-changing benefits like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline, powered by Link Health’s AI tools and caring Patient Navigators. 💙
Be part of the impact: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
Every $50 helps one family enroll in life-changing benefits like SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline, powered by Link Health’s AI tools and caring Patient Navigators. 💙
Be part of the impact: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
We’re just one week away from #GivingTuesday ! 🫱🏾🫲🏽
This year, your support helps us strengthen the connection between healthcare and democracy, bringing voter access and health resources directly into clinics and communities across the country.️ Donate early: voter.kindful.com?campaign=122...
This year, your support helps us strengthen the connection between healthcare and democracy, bringing voter access and health resources directly into clinics and communities across the country.️ Donate early: voter.kindful.com?campaign=122...
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We’re just one week away from #GivingTuesday ! 🫱🏾🫲🏽
This year, your support helps us strengthen the connection between healthcare and democracy, bringing voter access and health resources directly into clinics and communities across the country.️ Donate early: voter.kindful.com?campaign=122...
This year, your support helps us strengthen the connection between healthcare and democracy, bringing voter access and health resources directly into clinics and communities across the country.️ Donate early: voter.kindful.com?campaign=122...
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💙 Shout-out to SPN Nishita, who went above and beyond by spending hours helping to enroll a family into the SNAP programs, unlocking over $1,000 in direct support during their time of need. Her work is a powerful reminder that access to care often begins with small, everyday acts of dedication!
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💙 Shout-out to SPN Nishita, who went above and beyond by spending hours helping to enroll a family into the SNAP programs, unlocking over $1,000 in direct support during their time of need. Her work is a powerful reminder that access to care often begins with small, everyday acts of dedication!
Medicare’s COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expired on Sept 30, 2025 creating confusion and new barriers to care.
That means:
🚫 Patients with chronic illnesses may need to drive hours for appointments.
💻 Small rural clinics could lose funding without telehealth visits.
That means:
🚫 Patients with chronic illnesses may need to drive hours for appointments.
💻 Small rural clinics could lose funding without telehealth visits.
November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Medicare’s COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expired on Sept 30, 2025 creating confusion and new barriers to care.
That means:
🚫 Patients with chronic illnesses may need to drive hours for appointments.
💻 Small rural clinics could lose funding without telehealth visits.
That means:
🚫 Patients with chronic illnesses may need to drive hours for appointments.
💻 Small rural clinics could lose funding without telehealth visits.
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🎉 Huge congratulations to our Patient Navigator Poorvi for presenting her research at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans! 💙
Her poster explored the links between food insecurity, SNAP enrollment, and cardiovascular disease, inspired by her work at Link Health.
Her poster explored the links between food insecurity, SNAP enrollment, and cardiovascular disease, inspired by her work at Link Health.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Patient Navigator Poorvi for presenting her research at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans! 💙
Her poster explored the links between food insecurity, SNAP enrollment, and cardiovascular disease, inspired by her work at Link Health.
Her poster explored the links between food insecurity, SNAP enrollment, and cardiovascular disease, inspired by her work at Link Health.
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We’re so proud of her passion for connecting public health, equity, and care in action! 👏🏼
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re so proud of her passion for connecting public health, equity, and care in action! 👏🏼
🐼💸 This panda just found out why his patient didn’t come in sooner, they were already $8,000 in medical debt. Medical debt is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in America. Families skip care, delay treatment, and live in fear of the next bill.
But there’s hope.
But there’s hope.
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🐼💸 This panda just found out why his patient didn’t come in sooner, they were already $8,000 in medical debt. Medical debt is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in America. Families skip care, delay treatment, and live in fear of the next bill.
But there’s hope.
But there’s hope.
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🎙️ This time on AI and Healthcare with Dr. Sanjay Juneja and @alisterfmartin.bsky.social we dove into Link Health’s Money as Medicine model, an innovative approach to treating financial strain as a health issue. 💡 We discussed how we’re implementing this model in clinics,
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎙️ This time on AI and Healthcare with Dr. Sanjay Juneja and @alisterfmartin.bsky.social we dove into Link Health’s Money as Medicine model, an innovative approach to treating financial strain as a health issue. 💡 We discussed how we’re implementing this model in clinics,
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to connect patients to benefits that improve health, stability, and well-being. 💙
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
to connect patients to benefits that improve health, stability, and well-being. 💙
Exciting news! 🩺 HHS has announced the removal of black box warning from HRT. This is a winning decision for menopause care! 👩⚕️ This doesn't change clinical practice, but it helps remove the taboo and keep the conversation going on women's health. ❤️ #hrt #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hhs
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Exciting news! 🩺 HHS has announced the removal of black box warning from HRT. This is a winning decision for menopause care! 👩⚕️ This doesn't change clinical practice, but it helps remove the taboo and keep the conversation going on women's health. ❤️ #hrt #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hhs
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🎉 We’re celebrating Rishi, whose journey from Patient Navigator to future physician embodies true commitment to health equity & patient-centered care.💙His acceptance into Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine reflects the compassion, curiosity & determination he brings to every day at Link Health
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎉 We’re celebrating Rishi, whose journey from Patient Navigator to future physician embodies true commitment to health equity & patient-centered care.💙His acceptance into Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine reflects the compassion, curiosity & determination he brings to every day at Link Health
When your rep finally votes to protect ACA subsidies this is a dream come true 😭
The enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at year’s end unless Congress acts. These subsidies have helped millions keep health insurance affordable.
The enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at year’s end unless Congress acts. These subsidies have helped millions keep health insurance affordable.
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When your rep finally votes to protect ACA subsidies this is a dream come true 😭
The enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at year’s end unless Congress acts. These subsidies have helped millions keep health insurance affordable.
The enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at year’s end unless Congress acts. These subsidies have helped millions keep health insurance affordable.
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Behind every success story is innovation, like our AI-powered LEO chatbot, helping patients navigate SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline without stress or paperwork. 🤖
This #GivingTuesday, your donation helps us bring LEO to more clinics and communities. 💙
🌍 Join the movement: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
This #GivingTuesday, your donation helps us bring LEO to more clinics and communities. 💙
🌍 Join the movement: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Behind every success story is innovation, like our AI-powered LEO chatbot, helping patients navigate SNAP, WIC, and Lifeline without stress or paperwork. 🤖
This #GivingTuesday, your donation helps us bring LEO to more clinics and communities. 💙
🌍 Join the movement: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
This #GivingTuesday, your donation helps us bring LEO to more clinics and communities. 💙
🌍 Join the movement: voter.kindful.com?campaign=135...
🚨 The longest U.S. government shutdown is now over! But what does that mean? 💵 The VA, FDA/Dept of Agriculture, and the operations of the legislative branch are funded for the whole year. Everyone else? Until January 30th. 🗓️ Healthcare subsidies don't expire until the end of this year,
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🚨 The longest U.S. government shutdown is now over! But what does that mean? 💵 The VA, FDA/Dept of Agriculture, and the operations of the legislative branch are funded for the whole year. Everyone else? Until January 30th. 🗓️ Healthcare subsidies don't expire until the end of this year,
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🎉 Huge congratulations to our Patient Navigator Poorvi on having her abstract “Hispanics, Women, and Applicants Ages 45–59 Dominate Boston SNAP Enrollment and Reflect Cardiovascular Disease Risk” accepted at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions! 💙
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Patient Navigator Poorvi on having her abstract “Hispanics, Women, and Applicants Ages 45–59 Dominate Boston SNAP Enrollment and Reflect Cardiovascular Disease Risk” accepted at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions! 💙
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Your research shines a light on the powerful intersection of food access, equity, and heart health and we couldn’t be prouder! 🩺🌍
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Your research shines a light on the powerful intersection of food access, equity, and heart health and we couldn’t be prouder! 🩺🌍
When coverage is cut, childhood gets put on pause. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): is estimated to reduce federal health care outlays, including cuts to Medicaid and CHIP, over the next decade.
CHIP and Medicaid keep nearly half of U.S. kids healthy giving them access to checkups, prescriptions,
CHIP and Medicaid keep nearly half of U.S. kids healthy giving them access to checkups, prescriptions,
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
When coverage is cut, childhood gets put on pause. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): is estimated to reduce federal health care outlays, including cuts to Medicaid and CHIP, over the next decade.
CHIP and Medicaid keep nearly half of U.S. kids healthy giving them access to checkups, prescriptions,
CHIP and Medicaid keep nearly half of U.S. kids healthy giving them access to checkups, prescriptions,
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💡 Think you know the truth about federal benefits? Our latest blog breaks down the biggest myths, and how Link Health is helping families access the support they deserve. 💙 Read here! link-health.org/2025/10/15/3...
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
💡 Think you know the truth about federal benefits? Our latest blog breaks down the biggest myths, and how Link Health is helping families access the support they deserve. 💙 Read here! link-health.org/2025/10/15/3...
Policy Issues in Healthcare Education: Why Are So Many Med Students Drowning in Debt? The Big Beautiful Bill would cap medical student loan debt at $200k , far below the $264k average debt today.
“Medical school debt isn’t just personal. It’s policy and as a future med student, that’s terrifying”
“Medical school debt isn’t just personal. It’s policy and as a future med student, that’s terrifying”
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Policy Issues in Healthcare Education: Why Are So Many Med Students Drowning in Debt? The Big Beautiful Bill would cap medical student loan debt at $200k , far below the $264k average debt today.
“Medical school debt isn’t just personal. It’s policy and as a future med student, that’s terrifying”
“Medical school debt isn’t just personal. It’s policy and as a future med student, that’s terrifying”
My wallet after hearing “ACA subsidies might expire”?
💸 Screaming in deductible.
Healthcare shouldn’t be a budgeting horror story.
Without these subsidies, millions could see their premiums skyrocket.
🗣️ Tell your reps: Keep coverage affordable.
#ACA #HealthcareCosts #SubsidiesMatter #HealthPolicy
💸 Screaming in deductible.
Healthcare shouldn’t be a budgeting horror story.
Without these subsidies, millions could see their premiums skyrocket.
🗣️ Tell your reps: Keep coverage affordable.
#ACA #HealthcareCosts #SubsidiesMatter #HealthPolicy
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
My wallet after hearing “ACA subsidies might expire”?
💸 Screaming in deductible.
Healthcare shouldn’t be a budgeting horror story.
Without these subsidies, millions could see their premiums skyrocket.
🗣️ Tell your reps: Keep coverage affordable.
#ACA #HealthcareCosts #SubsidiesMatter #HealthPolicy
💸 Screaming in deductible.
Healthcare shouldn’t be a budgeting horror story.
Without these subsidies, millions could see their premiums skyrocket.
🗣️ Tell your reps: Keep coverage affordable.
#ACA #HealthcareCosts #SubsidiesMatter #HealthPolicy