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5 Reasons Why Small Practices are Perfectly Positioned to Address Trauma

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Technical Assistance
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Small primary care practices are fundamental in providing medical and behavioral health services in California. They are often the sole providers in low-income areas where many are uninsured and underinsured. With limited resources, small practices are benefitting from creative and meaningful solutions to implementing new programs and screenings. To support small practices in screening for …

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PCDC Testimony: Support the Integration of OMH and OASAS in New York State

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Policy
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Combining the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) into a single agency will benefit New Yorkers by providing unified behavioral health services. The testimony identifies the importance of combining both state agencies, which would ultimately improve access especially for underserved communities …

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New Findings: Historic Redlining Drives Health Disparities for New Yorkers

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Analytics, PCDC News
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Deliberate disinvestment practices in New York City (NYC) have contributed to persistent disparities in health and socioeconomic status across the city. The Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) has released new findings that examine the lasting effects of redlining in NYC. In 1938, the Homeowner’s Loan Corporation created so called “residential security maps” to guide entities …

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Providers Highlight Need to Increase Support for Primary Care – During COVID and Beyond

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Events, PCDC News, Policy
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“Investment in the people and services that keep our communities healthy is critical,” said Dr. Navarra Rodriguez, Chief Medical Officer at Advantage Care Physicians on a recent panel discussion hosted by PCDC as a special briefing for New York State lawmakers. Moderated by PCDC CEO, Louise Cohen, the briefing featured a conversation between three primary …

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New York Legislators Emphasize Need to Increase Support for Primary Care in Light of COVID-19 Challenges

| By Jonathan Yan
Categories: Events, Policy
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“The lack of primary care access in communities of color has actually led to some of those communities being struck worse by COVID-19,” said New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, during his opening remarks for a special legislative briefing held by PCDC. The online event, moderated by PCDC CEO, …

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PCDC: Prioritizing Health Coverage and Health Care for Incoming Biden-Harris Administration
PCDC Clinical and Quality Partners: A New Identity for Changing Times
New Findings: Historic Redlining Drives Health Disparities for New Yorkers
Providers Highlight Need to Increase Support for Primary Care – During COVID and Beyond