Center for American Progress: Health Insurance Needs for Transgender Americans
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from the Center for American Progress answers common questions about health insurance needs for transgender Continue reading
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Archive for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities have largely been overlooked by health care systems and providers. Unfortunately, there is evidence that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and health care consumers continue to experience discrimination and exclusion from health care services, and also experience disparities in health care and outcomes.
HHS Advisory Committee on Minority Health: Recommendations for Health Insurance Exchanges
The following was my presentation to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Minority Health on Continue reading
HHS Office of Civil Rights: Gender Identity Discrimination Prohibited under ACA Section 1557
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has clarified that discrimination based on gender Continue reading
U.S. Department Health and Human Services: 2012 Update on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues
This is the 2012 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the past year’s departmental Continue reading
Human Rights Campaign Foundation: 2012 Healthcare Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign has published the 2012 Healthcare Equality Index, with over 400 hospitals and clinics participating in this Continue reading
Fenway Institute: How to Gather Data about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
This policy brief from the Fenway Institute makes recommendations about how data about patient sexual orientation and gender identity should Continue reading
Fenway Institute: Why Gather Data about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings
This policy brief from the Fenway Institute explains why patient demographic data collected in the clinical setting should include questions Continue reading
White House Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Conference on Health February 16, 2012
The White House has announced a conference on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) health on February 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. Continue reading
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