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1 online resource (xiv, 114 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Health literacy is the degree to which one can understand and make decisions based on health information. Nearly 90 million adults in the United States have limited health literacy. While poor health literacy spans all demographics, rates of low health literacy are disproportionately higher among those with lower socioeconomic status, limited education, or limited English proficiency, as well as among the elderly and individuals with mental or physical disabilities. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between low health literacy and poor health outcomes. In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act designed to extend access to health care coverage to millions of Americans who have been previously uninsured. Many of the newly eligible individuals who should benefit most from the ACA, however, are least prepared to realize those benefits as a result of low health literacy. They will face significant challenges understanding what coverage they are eligible for under the ACA, making informed choices about the best options for themselves and their families, and completing the enrollment process. This book explores opportunities to advance health literacy in association with the implementation of health care reform. The report focuses on building partnerships to advance the field of health literacy by translating research findings into practical strategies for implementation, and on educating the public, press, and policymakers regarding issues of health literacy. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Health literacy and health care reform -- Opportunities and challenges for individuals under the ACA -- Opportunities and challenges for those implementing the ACA -- How can health literacy facilitate health care reform? |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Health literacy -- United States -- Congresses.
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Health literacy. |
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United States. |
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Communication in medicine -- Congresses.
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Communication in medicine. |
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Consumer-driven health insurance -- United States -- Congresses.
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Consumer-driven health insurance. |
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Literacy -- United States -- Congresses.
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Literacy. |
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Health care reform -- United States -- Congresses.
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Health care reform. |
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Health Literacy. |
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Health Care Reform. |
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United States. |
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Congress.
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Wizemann, Theresa M.
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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.
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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Health literacy implications for health care reform. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2011 0309164168 (OCoLC)742002763 |
| ISBN |
9780309164177 (electronic book) |
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0309164176 (electronic book) |
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1283213362 |
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9781283213363 |
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9780309164160 |
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0309164168 |
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