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The U.S. Health System: An Overview
If you’ve ever felt like you're falling through the cracks of this poorly-knit system, that’s not just a feeling.
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
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Stuck Between Mistrust and Medical Miracles
Why so many Americans feel betrayed by healthcare, and why the story is more complicated than you’re told.
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Template Letter: Protecting the Integrity of the ACIP and the Vaccine Schedule
Urgent: Ensure Qualified and Unbiased ACIP Membership
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Template for Patients, Parents, and Professionals to Advocate for Further Vaccine Coverage
Protecting Children When Policy Fails (and ACIP is dismantled): A Call for Vaccine Coverage from Private Insurers
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Born This Way
Genes, Hormones, and Risk: How Biological Determinants Shape Our Health Every Day
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Parity in Name Only: Mental Health Access in 2025
Why your insurance might not treat mental health the same way it treats a broken bone, and what WE can do about it.
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Why is the Hospital Asking About My Income and Home Life?
Social Risk Screenings: What They Are and Why They Matter
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB

May 2025

You Don’t “Get” It: The Rural Hospital Closures Knocking at Our Door
Rural health is screaming for help, and rather than lending a hand, we’re severing theirs.
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Template for Health Professionals to Advocate for Continued COVID Vaccine Coverage
In light of recent changes to vaccination recommendations, I’ve created a template (below) for all health professionals and scientists to advocate for…
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
How to Read a Scientific Study for Beginners (Without a PhD)
No, this is not you "doing your own research." Scientists have already done that for you. You are learning how to READ their research so you can steer…
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Understanding the Military Health System and TRICARE
On Memorial Day, we honor the fallen. This morning, I offer insight into a small part of the systems meant to care for those who’ve served, including…
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
Urgent Release: Navigating the New House Budget Bill- Healthcare Edition
A Threat to Rural Health and All Families. This is a statement of facts and facts only.
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Caroline Waltzman, MHA, CLSSGB
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