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Health experts: Proposed ACA replacement would be a “disaster”

March 15, 2017
The American Public Health Association (APHA) says independent, nonpartisan analysis from the Congressional Budget Office released this week shows that 14 million Americans next year and 24 million by 2026 will lose health insurance under the American Health Care Act, the measure intended to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and most people will pay higher premiums in the short-term — an increase of 15-20 percent for policyholders.
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Public health experts, Chamber differ on "one-in-two-out" executive order

February 1, 2017
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is voicing strong opposition to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that directs federal agencies to eliminate two public protections for every new rule put in place.
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Public health professionals strongly oppose repeal of Obamacare

January 5, 2017
In a letter to members of Congress yesterday, the American Public Health Association strongly opposed attempts to repeal or weaken the Affordable Care Act. "Any effort to repeal the ACA without ensuring a viable and immediate replacement plan is unconscionable and will put the health of the American people at an unacceptable risk," wrote APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD.
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“We’re not the healthiest nation”

Public health experts outline steps to better health for Americans
November 9, 2016
Nearly 12,000 public health experts who gathered in Denver recently for the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual meeting faced – and explored – a daunting task: improving the health of Americans.
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Public health experts back Zika funding bill

September 29, 2016
The American Public Health Association (APHA) expressed “gratitude and relief” over the U.S. Senate’s passage yesterday of a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through Dec. 9 – a move which would provide $1.1 billion to prepare for and respond to the Zika virus in fiscal year 2017.
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FCC mapping tool could improve health services access in the U.S.

August 5, 2016
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rolled out an innovative mapping tool that will enable data-driven decision making at the intersection of broadband and health.
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regulations

New silica rule has pros and cons – depending on who you ask

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Maureen Paraventi
April 1, 2016
Public health experts call the Final Rule Governing Workplace Exposure to Crystalline Silica issued by OSHA last week “a lifesaving public health victory.” Roofers say it will increase fall hazards.
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Public health experts have mixed reactions to 2016 spending bill

December 22, 2015

The American Public Health Association (APHA) says it supports the fiscal year 2016 omnibus spending bill – although it’s not happy with everything in it.


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Public health experts cheer climate change agreement

"A crucial investment in global health"
December 17, 2015

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is commending the more than 190 world leaders who worked together on the adoption of the Paris Agreement. The long-term framework to reduce carbon emissions in order to address climate change is “a crucial investment in global health that will ultimately save lives and decrease health care costs,” according to a statement by the group.


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APHA supports stronger air quality standards for ozone

November 5, 2015

The American Public Health Association thanks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for releasing its rule to strengthen national air quality standards for ozone pollution.


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