Welcome To Our Blog!

The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.

teen shoes with a bunch of negative words on chalkboard

Mass shootings, gun violence, assault weapons ban, public safety

A Mass Shooting Pandemic

Recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo make an urgent plea for policy changes to make our country safer.
man in dentist chair with woman dentist working on him

Oral Health Policy, health equity, Medicare

Medicare and Whole Person Oral Health

<p>It’s time to change Medicare coverage to include medically necessary oral health care.</p>
homeless man with his possessions in tunnel

Community Benefits, Affordable Housing, Health Outcomes, Homelessness

Why are Hospitals Investing in Houses?

<p>Healthcare providers do not have a safe place to discharge homeless patients, resulting in higher healthcare costs.</