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Addressing racism as a public health issue in Maryland Nicole Pasia | May 26, 2021 Share this: A panel of doctors, legislators and community leaders discussed the impact of racism in American health care at the 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference.  Drawing from their own experiences, panelists discussed the way racism impacts different health care silos and what can be done to promote health equity. The conversation featured Sen. Mary Washington, Dr. Nicole Rochester, Dr. Michelle Gourdine, and Rev. Dr. Sandra Conner of Sehpard’s Hear Missionary Baptist Church...

1. Legislators shaping health policy Some of the most impactful legislators in health policy will join us at the 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference on May 13. On our “Policy Leadership: Democrats” panel, we’ll hear from Sen. Paul Pinsky, Chair of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, Sen. Brian Feldman, Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Malcolm Augustine, Member of the Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders, and Del. Robbyn Lewis , Member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee....

Proposal to raise Maryland's alcohol tax to help finance health care for the disadvantaged should be a top priority for state lawmakers.