Georgia Watch receives renewed funding from Community Catalyst to address disparities in healthcare |
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded $100,000 in renewed funding from leading health advocacy organization, Community Catalyst to support our work around medical debt and hospital accountability. This funding will allow us to:
- Activate our broad state-wide coalition of Community Health Workers, especially those serving Asian and Hispanic immigrant communities along the Buford Highway corridor and in Clarkston to address racial disparities in barriers to healthcare.
- Continue our work to hold hospitals accountable to prevent destabilizing closures such as the untimely closing of the Atlanta Medical Center by Wellstar.
- Address the lack of transparency in medical procedure pricing by supporting the roll out of the All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) in Georgia.
- Maintain our federal advocacy campaigns to advance strong consumer medical debt protections, working in conjunction with local partners to receive and share patient stories that advance both state and federal efforts.
We thank Community Catalyst for their ongoing recognition and support of organizations committed to uplifting communities in need. Their partnership and investment will have a profound impact on our mission to ensure that all Georgians prosper, and communities thrive.
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Consumer Federation of America Consumer Assembly 2023 |
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This month, Georgia Watch's executive director, Liz Coyle, spoke as a panelist at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) Consumer Assembly 2023. Coyle was joined by panelists from the National Consumer Law Center, Virginia Credit Union League, and Virginia Poverty Law Center to discuss advocacy efforts to stop fintech evasions. This group also dug into what more needs to be done to ensure consumers are protected at the state level.
Also in attendance at the CFA Consumer Assembly was Georgia Watch's senior director of policy and access, Natasha Taylor. Consumer advocates from across the country gathered to discuss protecting consumers on the national, state, and local levels. Discussions further included consumer protection through the lens of systemic racism, young people, climate change, and marginalized communities. We are grateful for our partnership with the CFA and the opportunity to learn from advocates nationwide!
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Rahwa Yehdego joins Georgia Watch as Policy Research Associate |
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Rahwa Yehdego joined Georgia Watch as a Rollins Earn and Learn Intern through Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health and is now joining as the Policy Research Associate. Rahwa is well-versed in health policy, social determinants of health, and amplifying advocacy efforts. She is passionate about developing community-centered policy solutions to address health disparities.
Rahwa is a second-year MPH Health Policy student pursuing a certificate in Social Determinants of Health at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University, where she double majored in Public Health Studies and Molecular and Cellular Biology. In her time at Hopkins, she volunteered as a patient health advocate at a health clinic where she developed her passion for public health and specifically worked in health policy to help address health disparities. She channeled her advocacy efforts into her work at PeaceTech Lab, where she served as the Road to Equal Justice Intern, helping bring together community leaders for innovative workshops on incorporating tech into their justice efforts. Read more about Rahwa here...
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Georgia Watch is pleased to welcome two new interns this summer! Kalindi Patel is a Master of Public Health (MPH) student from the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. Moe Winograd is a dual Master of Social Work and Business Administration student at Kennesaw State University. They both will be working on our healthcare access initiatives addressing disparities in healthcare access, medical debt, and hospital accountability. |
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Kalindi is a rising second-year MPH Health Policy student. She graduated from Rutgers University, where she majored in Public Health with a minor in Health Administration. As a future public health professional Kalindi is passionate about examining past and current healthcare policies to implement new ones to ensure all individuals have equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare. Her experience at pediatric dentistry has increased her passion to improve the cost, access, and quality of healthcare as she witnessed several patients unable to receive the necessary treatment due to the cost. Kalindi’s hobbies outside of school include hiking, spending time with family and friends, and cooking/baking. She is delighted to join Georgia Watch to help all Georgians achieve optimal health through the implementation of new programs and policies. |
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Moe is an Atlanta- native and is currently pursuing a dual Masters degree in Social Work and Business Administration at Kennesaw State University. He brings a strong passion for healthcare advocacy to his work. Moe seeks to actively collaborate with local and state agencies to promote wellness and improve access to healthcare services. He looks forward to contributing his skills and knowledge to advocate for Georgia consumers. |
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