Health Equity

Back to ‘normal’ isn’t good enough

Abstract: Normal was not equitable or just, so back to normal means that the societal vulnerabilities that fueled Covid-19 remain.

Publication: STAT

Date Published: February 10, 2021

Author(s): Daniel E. Dawes and Brian C. Castrucci

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This analysis of California’s state budget from 2007 to 2018 finds that to ensure the long-term health of the state, California needs to eliminate health care waste and direct the savings toward increased funding for programs that improve community conditions—like public education, public health, housing assistance, food assistance, and income support.