California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Boosts Job Creation Key Points: The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC), established in 2013, aims to lower the cost of labor for businesses in order to promote job growth in California. A study analyzing data from fiscal years 2014–15 to 2017–18 found that each CCTC-incentivized job in a neighborhood leads […]
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“CREATING JOBS IN CALIFORNIA: WHICH POLICIES WORK?” – A LOOK AT THE GOLDEN STATE’S JOB CREATION EFFORTS California has implemented multiple strategies and programs to stimulate job creation in the private sector. These initiatives include tax credits, grants, loans, and training programs for entrepreneurs and workers. While some of these policies have shown positive outcomes,
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Key Points: Rochelle Walensky, former director of the CDC, spoke at the 175th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discussing the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walensky highlighted the difficulty of determining vaccine effectiveness due to data silos between public health departments and healthcare systems in the
Understanding Global Health System Performance: Perspectives from Health Care Consumers Key Points: Health system evaluations often focus on metrics like number of providers or health facilities, but the opinions of health care consumers are crucial for a comprehensive assessment. Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted a survey across 15 countries to
Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Severe Morning Sickness Key Points: Researchers have identified the cause of severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum. They found a link between hormone levels and the severity of symptoms. According to the study, women with higher levels of certain hormones experience more severe morning sickness. The findings could lead to
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In a recent inquiry, it was found that pharmacies in the United States shared patient records without obtaining a warrant. The investigation was conducted by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This action violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which protects the privacy
Obstetric Units Closing at Hospitals Across the US, Disproportionately Affecting Communities of Color Key Points: Obstetric units are closing at a growing number of hospitals across the US, leading to patients having to travel farther for prenatal and postpartum care. Closures disproportionately impact communities of color, exacerbating the already high health risks faced by Black
Struggles with public health? Don’t panic! Key Points: Many people are struggling with public health issues. Dealing with these issues can be challenging. There are ways to cope and overcome these challenges. HOT TAKE: It’s no secret that public health issues can weigh heavily on our minds. Whether it’s dealing with a global pandemic or
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Experts at EPREP Program Study Pandemic, Other Public Health Emergencies to Gain Insight into Best Practices Key Points: A group of experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s EPREP Program interviewed individuals representing governments from 19 countries to understand effective communication during large-scale emergencies. The researchers identified nine crucial principles for effective communication,
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EPA Proposes Strict New Rules to Replace Lead Pipes Key Points: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules requiring the replacement of all nation’s lead pipes within 10 years. The EPA relied heavily on research conducted by Ronnie Levin and Joel Schwartz from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The proposal