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Senate should heed call of Senator McCain for bipartisanship and regular order Washington, DC – “What we know is that the current House and Senate Republican health care bills strip away health insurance for at least 16 million people. That must be unacceptable to everybody,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “The Senate would do well to heed Senator McCain’s moving pleas to his colleagues in the Senate Chamber today for bipartisanship and a return to regular order. The time has come for new legislation produced through the committee process with input and debate from both sides of the aisle. The American people deserve bipartisan legislation that will deliver on the promise of insurance for everybody.” “The Alliance will continue to fight for the priorities we have been advocating from day one of the 115th Congress. We need legislation that will (1) ensure access for people with pre-existing conditions instead of enacting barriers to access; (2) roll back proposed Medicaid cuts and allow for rates of growth that reflect the reality of an aging population; and, (3) strengthen and expand the network of community health centers that have a proven capacity to deliver quality services. The American people have been clear. They want a health care system that they can afford and that delivers quality care they can count on.” “The one thing that everybody agrees on is that our system is not perfect, so it is time to start working in a bipartisan fashion and serve the interests of the nation. The American people deserve nothing less from their elected representatives,” concluded Dr. Delgado. ### About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) The Alliance is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the best health outcomes for all. For more information, visit: http://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance's Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

Financial Barriers to Healthcare, Importance of the Environment to Health, andSupport for Public Health Policy Changes Cited by Hispanics in 2017 Healthy Americas Survey Washington, DC – The Healthy Americas Institute of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) today released a far-ranging survey of attitudes toward health care in the Hispanic community. In addition to providing insight on the Hispanic community, the survey was sufficiently powered to allow meaningful comparisons with the perceptions of non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks. “A key insight from the study is that Hispanics are fully engaged in individual and community health. However, compared to non-Hispanic whites, the cost of care was more likely to prevent Hispanics from obtaining a range of health services. Likewise, Hispanics were more likely to report cost as a constraint in choosing healthy options like buying fruits and vegetables,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “The study also found that Hispanics saw environmental concerns as central to health and supported policy changes to improve community health. When asked to cite factors that have a strong effect on health the top factor cited was ‘physical environment, such as clean air or water.’ Also, Hispanics were more likely than non-Hispanic whites to report that they support public health initiatives being tested in cities across the country, such as taxes on sugar sweetened beverages and increasing the legal age to 21 to buy tobacco cigarettes,” emphasized Dr. Delgado. Other key findings from the study (more on the attached one-pager): Role of Health Insurance: Hispanics with health insurance are significantly more likely (53%) than uninsured Hispanics (37%) to report that their health is excellent or very good. Mental Health: Hispanics are significantly less likely (48%) than non-Hispanic whites (59%) and non-Hispanic blacks (61%) to report their emotional and mental health is excellent or very good. Community Priorities: When asked to cite top priorities for health in their community, Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks were significantly more likely than non-Hispanic whites to cite availability of decent housing (74% and 88% v. 63%) and availability of bike lanes sidewalks, and public transportation (63% and 59% v. 45%). Role of Government: Hispanics (63%) and non-Hispanic blacks (70%) were significantly more likely than non-Hispanics whites (53%) to say that the government should do more to make sure that Americans are healthier, even if it costs the taxpayers more. “This new study, demonstrates the importance in Hispanic communities of individual and community action to improve health. It provides policymakers with a new source of information to ensure the best health for all by crafting policies and programs that recognize the importance of both common interests and diversity,” concluded Dr. Delgado. ### Methodology Statement. The 2017 Healthy Americas Survey, was conducted between September 15 and October 1, 2017, and involved a nationally representative sample of 869 respondents age 18 and older. The survey included 310 Hispanics, 288 non-Hispanic Whites and 271 non-Hispanic Blacks. Interviews were conducted by telephone by SSRS, an independent research company via a dual-frame (landline and cell phone) bilingual telephone survey designed to meet the standards of quality associated with custom research studies. The margin of error for total respondents (n=869) is +/-3.2% at the 95% confidence level. The margin of error for total non-Hispanic whites (n=288) is +/-5.8%, the margin of error for non-Hispanic blacks (n=271) is +/-5.9%, the margin of error for Hispanics (n=310) is +/-5.6%. Support Statement. The 2017 Healthy Americas Survey is an initiative of the Healthy Americas Institute of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health at the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine. The survey received support from the Healthy Americas Foundation. Support for this survey was also provided in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of RWJF. About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance). The Alliance is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the best health for all. For more information, about the Alliance please visit http://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance's Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645. The Alliance established the Healthy Americas Institute at the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The Institute is the Alliance’s principal research center supporting the Alliance’s mission and dedicated to improving our national understanding of health and well-being. For more information please visit http://www.healthyamericasinstitute.org

Register In 2015, an American took their own life roughly every 12 minutes, making suicide the 10th leading cause of mortality in the United States. Although suicide affects both rural and urban residents, rural populations face persistent and widening increases in suicide compared to their urban counterparts. Following the Fall 2017 meeting in Boise, Idaho, the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services sent a policy brief to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services that recommends an increased federal focus on the at-risk rural populations. Speakers Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove, Committee Chair for the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. Kathleen H. Belanger Kathleen H. Belanger, MSW, Ph.D. Retired Professor of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX. Holly Hedegaard Holly Hedegaard, MD, MSPH Injury Epidemiologist, Office of Analysis and Epidemiology National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Paul Moore Paul Moore, Executive Secretary National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services is a 21-member citizens' panel of nationally recognized experts who provide recommendations on rural issues to the Secretary of the Department. Registration This webinar is free. High-speed internet is required to participate. A recording will be available on our website after the live event. Connection details will be emailed to you immediately upon registration. If you have questions or problems with the registration process, please contact Cathy Westerhausen at cathy@ruralhealthinfo.org or 701.777.0584. This webinar is free and open to all, but requires registration. Click here to register.

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Alliance submitted comments to CMS stating that: quality measurement cannot be a one-size-fits all approach; measures should be adjusted for newly qualified Medicare beneficiaries who were previously uninsured or underinsured; prioritize reducing the burden on systems like FQHCs and PACE; and, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) should reflect standards for quality related to bilingual and bicultural services. Download the PDF

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Alliance promotes physical activity for employees and communities across the nation Washington, DC – Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) with a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business SM (BFB SM) award, for leading America toward a healthier future. With the announcement of 60 new and renewing BFBs today in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., the Alliance joins a visionary group of more than 1,367 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the United States that are transforming the American workplace, two wheels at a time. "As the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group, being a bike friendly organization is part of our efforts to support all communities in making movement a daily part of life", said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the Alliance. The Alliance encourages bicycling as an easy and convenient transportation option for employees by providing amenities such as showers; secured bike parking; and, incentives including paid annual membership to the Capital Bikeshare program and the commuter tax benefit. "The League of American Bicyclists is excited to recognize this latest group of new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses for making their workplaces and their communities safer, happier, healthier, and more sustainable through bicycling," said Amelia Neptune, Director of the Bicycle Friendly America program. "We applaud these businesses, including the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, for leading the charge in creating a more bicycle-friendly America for everyone." As a Bicycle Friendly Business, the Alliance has access to a variety of free tools and technical assistance from the League to become even more bicycle-friendly. To apply or learn more about the free BFB program, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/businesses. ### About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) The Alliance is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the best health outcomes for all. For more information, visit: http://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance's Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645. About the Bicycle Friendly America Program To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, including the Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM, Bicycle Friendly StateSM, Bicycle Friendly Business, and Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM programs visit www.bikeleague.org/BFA. The League of American Bicyclists is leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. As leaders, our commitment is to listen and learn, define standards and share best practices to engage diverse communities and build a powerful, unified voice for change.