Barbara DiPietro
@bdipietro.bsky.social
Sr. Policy Director, National Health Care for the Homeless Council.
Thanks to @americanprogress.bsky.social for this great analysis on how unhoused people are impacted by the #Medicaid and #SNAP cuts in the reconciliation bill. The address verifications alone will kick thousands (if not millions) of homeless folks off coverage. This is just unconscionable.
Medicaid and SNAP are key tools in reducing economic instability and thus helping people avoid homelessness." Piece by me and @kennedyandara.bsky.social www.americanprogress.org/article/cong...
Congressional Republican Budget Bill Proposes Weakening Support for Homeless Individuals
Changes to basic assistance eligibility in the bill would make it difficult for homeless individuals to address their basic needs.
www.americanprogress.org
May 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Thanks to @americanprogress.bsky.social for this great analysis on how unhoused people are impacted by the #Medicaid and #SNAP cuts in the reconciliation bill. The address verifications alone will kick thousands (if not millions) of homeless folks off coverage. This is just unconscionable.
In spite of a court order restoring funding, some health care providers are still frozen out. These closures are devastating to patients who have nowhere else to turn. Is this what “making America healthy again” looks like? Illness and layoffs?
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www.newsweek.com/community-he...
Community health centers are closing amid funding confusion
Community health centers are facing a potential federal freeze on their grants and funding following orders from Trump.
www.newsweek.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In spite of a court order restoring funding, some health care providers are still frozen out. These closures are devastating to patients who have nowhere else to turn. Is this what “making America healthy again” looks like? Illness and layoffs?
www.newsweek.com/community-he...
www.newsweek.com/community-he...
Reposted by Barbara DiPietro
Whether leading OMB in the last Trump admin, developing conservative budgets, or contributing to Project 2025, OMB nom Russell Vought has supported policies that make it harder for families to afford health care, put food on the table, & keep a roof over their heads. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
House Republican Agendas and Project 2025 Would Increase Poverty and Hardship, Drive Up the Uninsured Rate, and Disinvest From People, Communities, and the Economy | Center on Budget and Policy Priori...
Millions of people would face higher costs for health care, child care, and housing, and millions more would lose health coverage.
www.cbpp.org
January 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Whether leading OMB in the last Trump admin, developing conservative budgets, or contributing to Project 2025, OMB nom Russell Vought has supported policies that make it harder for families to afford health care, put food on the table, & keep a roof over their heads. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
It’s outrageous to repeal this guidance. People avoid getting care over fear of being detained. That’s cruel and wrong.
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Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directives Expanding Law Enforcement and Ending the Abuse of Humanitarian Parole | Homeland Security
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives essential to ending the invasion of the US southern border and empower law enforcement to protect Americans.
www.dhs.gov
January 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
It’s outrageous to repeal this guidance. People avoid getting care over fear of being detained. That’s cruel and wrong.
www.dhs.gov/news/2025/01...
www.dhs.gov/news/2025/01...
“…the real solution is building more affordable housing so older Americans don’t become homeless in the first place.”
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For Homeless Seniors, Getting Into Stable Housing Takes a Village — And a Lot of Luck - KFF Health News
The number of unhoused seniors in the U.S. is expected to triple by 2030. About half of this population is becoming homeless for the first time. Homeless services struggle to help. Finding affordable ...
kffhealthnews.org
January 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“…the real solution is building more affordable housing so older Americans don’t become homeless in the first place.”
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kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Fantastic new resource on #Medicaid work requirements--which will cause significant harm to #homeless folks. Thanks @centeronbudget.bsky.social for a great resource!
www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Medicaid Work Requirements Could Put 36 Million People at Risk of Losing Health Coverage | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
This analysis builds on past evidence that work requirements impose administrative barriers and red tape that lead to coverage losses among both people who are working as well as people the policies p...
www.cbpp.org
January 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Fantastic new resource on #Medicaid work requirements--which will cause significant harm to #homeless folks. Thanks @centeronbudget.bsky.social for a great resource!
www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
It sounds like prison for 6-12 months: “They will be in single rooms, and given three meals a day, have structured recreation and receive behavioral health care and medication management, among other on-site health services.”
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New $650 million plan to address NYC's mentally ill homeless unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan Wednesday to help address the issue of of homeless people with mental illness.
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It sounds like prison for 6-12 months: “They will be in single rooms, and given three meals a day, have structured recreation and receive behavioral health care and medication management, among other on-site health services.”
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Remember this: “In a growing state that needs more Georgians in the workforce than ever before, providing health insurance to a family or individual with young children may be the last piece they need to restart a career and be on the path for a brighter future” Kemp said
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apnews.com/article/bria...
Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adults.
apnews.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Remember this: “In a growing state that needs more Georgians in the workforce than ever before, providing health insurance to a family or individual with young children may be the last piece they need to restart a career and be on the path for a brighter future” Kemp said
apnews.com/article/bria...
apnews.com/article/bria...
“…never in history has there been an outbreak of injection-related HIV among people who use drugs that was solved without expanding syringe services programs.”
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Syringe Exchange Fears Hobble Fight Against West Virginia HIV Outbreak - KFF Health News
Health workers and researchers say an HIV outbreak in West Virginia that three years ago was called “the most concerning” in the U.S. continues to spread after state and local officials restricted syr...
kffhealthnews.org
January 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“…never in history has there been an outbreak of injection-related HIV among people who use drugs that was solved without expanding syringe services programs.”
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“if our healthcare system worked like our homelessness system, I'd be dead” ~ Michael McConnell
📺 Watch the full episode on Invisible People’s YouTube channel or 🎧 listen wherever you get your podcasts.
December 30, 2024 at 7:42 PM
“if our healthcare system worked like our homelessness system, I'd be dead” ~ Michael McConnell
📺 Watch the full episode on Invisible People’s YouTube channel or 🎧 listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Glad to see HRSA encourage health centers to add street medicine to their services—and clarify how to document this critical medical outreach.
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December 31, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Glad to see HRSA encourage health centers to add street medicine to their services—and clarify how to document this critical medical outreach.
bphc.hrsa.gov/compliance/h...
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My mother is a polio survivor. I grew up seeing her struggle to walk because of the damage the disease did to her body.
Vaccines don't just save lives--they keep us from disability and suffering. It's just INSANE that we're having this discussion.
Vaccines don't just save lives--they keep us from disability and suffering. It's just INSANE that we're having this discussion.
The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which for decades has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death.
Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:43 PM
My mother is a polio survivor. I grew up seeing her struggle to walk because of the damage the disease did to her body.
Vaccines don't just save lives--they keep us from disability and suffering. It's just INSANE that we're having this discussion.
Vaccines don't just save lives--they keep us from disability and suffering. It's just INSANE that we're having this discussion.
Reposted by Barbara DiPietro
The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President will bring a significant shift in many areas of federal policy. Many of the proposed policy changes will significantly disadvantage #unhoused people and the healthcare providers who serve them. Learn more here: nhchc.org/resource/imp...
December 13, 2024 at 4:56 PM
The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President will bring a significant shift in many areas of federal policy. Many of the proposed policy changes will significantly disadvantage #unhoused people and the healthcare providers who serve them. Learn more here: nhchc.org/resource/imp...
So...if you kill a vulnerable homeless man in cold blood, you're a hero--but if you kill a rich health insurance CEO, you're a criminal?
It's curious when vigilante justice is celebrated, and when folks say "oh but we never condone violence." Please.
apnews.com/article/dani...
It's curious when vigilante justice is celebrated, and when folks say "oh but we never condone violence." Please.
apnews.com/article/dani...
Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game
A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy ...
apnews.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:28 PM
So...if you kill a vulnerable homeless man in cold blood, you're a hero--but if you kill a rich health insurance CEO, you're a criminal?
It's curious when vigilante justice is celebrated, and when folks say "oh but we never condone violence." Please.
apnews.com/article/dani...
It's curious when vigilante justice is celebrated, and when folks say "oh but we never condone violence." Please.
apnews.com/article/dani...
So....here's a new self-care approach for the clinical workforce. (Please note: drugs do NOT replace the need for significant policy change!)
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Psilocybin Therapy for Clinicians With Symptoms of Depression After the Pandemic
This randomized clinical trial examines the effect of psylocibin on the level of depression, burnout, and posttraumatic stress disorder among US physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, ...
jamanetwork.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
So....here's a new self-care approach for the clinical workforce. (Please note: drugs do NOT replace the need for significant policy change!)
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
“Many homeless people are cold because local authorities have confiscated items including blankets, sleeping bags, and tents during sweeps.” 😡
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More Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People. - KFF Health News
Hypothermia deaths have risen in California and across the nation. Experts point to the growing number of older, unsheltered homeless people as a key factor in the trend.
kffhealthnews.org
December 13, 2024 at 12:41 PM
“Many homeless people are cold because local authorities have confiscated items including blankets, sleeping bags, and tents during sweeps.” 😡
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kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Love that this article gives 4 actions for public health agencies:
1. Participate in multisector teams when closing encampments
2. Monitor the health of unhoused people
3. Provide direct outreach and services
4. Work with other gov't agencies and community orgs
@jama.com
1. Participate in multisector teams when closing encampments
2. Monitor the health of unhoused people
3. Provide direct outreach and services
4. Work with other gov't agencies and community orgs
@jama.com
The role of public health agencies in resolving homeless encampments--Addressing homelessness will require a multisector approach, including govt, nonprofit, and private sector partners working in health, housing, human services, and justice. Meehan et al @jama.com
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
December 12, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Love that this article gives 4 actions for public health agencies:
1. Participate in multisector teams when closing encampments
2. Monitor the health of unhoused people
3. Provide direct outreach and services
4. Work with other gov't agencies and community orgs
@jama.com
1. Participate in multisector teams when closing encampments
2. Monitor the health of unhoused people
3. Provide direct outreach and services
4. Work with other gov't agencies and community orgs
@jama.com
This will allow ICE to arrest people in our health centers. It will have devastating consequences for our patients--who will stop getting care because they are afraid to come in.
But the cruelty is the point here.
www.nbcnews.com/investigatio...
But the cruelty is the point here.
www.nbcnews.com/investigatio...
Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals
The long-standing policy has prevented ICE agents from arresting immigrants at so-called sensitive locations except under certain circumstances.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM
This will allow ICE to arrest people in our health centers. It will have devastating consequences for our patients--who will stop getting care because they are afraid to come in.
But the cruelty is the point here.
www.nbcnews.com/investigatio...
But the cruelty is the point here.
www.nbcnews.com/investigatio...
Once again, a White man kills a Black man--a vulnerable man--in public (on video) and is found not guilty. I am just sick.
Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed
Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed | CNN
A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last year.
www.cnn.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Once again, a White man kills a Black man--a vulnerable man--in public (on video) and is found not guilty. I am just sick.
