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Early Post-Election Outlook on Health-Related Issues

By: Sue Polis

November 19, 2024

As we prepare for the new Congress and a new Presidential administration, our Public Policy and Advocacy team is tracking the key cabinet and agency nominations and Congressional committee positions that will have the most influence and impact on our collective work across service lines and for the people we work with in community.

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Lutheran Services in America Launches Pilot Policy Committee, Focuses on Medicaid

November 19, 2024

By: Sue Polis

To better leverage the knowledge and work across the network, Lutheran Services in America is launching a pilot policy committee to help support and inform our policy priorities.

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Strengthening Families to Improve Health Outcomes

November 14, 2024

By: Alesia Frerichs

Lutheran Services in America launched the Strengthening Families Initiative, a new collaborative effort with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to reshape and foster alignment between health and social care systems to improve outcomes for children, youth and families.

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November Elections: What’s in Play for Health & Social Service Organizations Specific to Medicaid

October 9, 2024

By: Sarah Dobson

The upcoming election could significantly impact policy decisions on issues important to our sector.

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Advocacy in Action: Member CEO Ted Goins Uses Letter to the Editor to Urge Sen. Scott’s Support of YIGBY

October 9, 2024

By: Sarah Dobson

The State, a leading newspaper in South Carolina, published a letter to the editor from Ted Goins that encourages Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to support the “Yes in God’s Backyard” bill, which would enable faith-based organizations to better their land to address the housing crisis.

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