2020 Washington State of Reform Keynote: One on One; Diane Oakes
State of Reform •Throughout the day, senior health care executives and health policy leaders took the stage at the 2020 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference to offer quick insights into their thinking on Washington State health care and health policy in 2020. This conversation features Arcora Foundation President & CEO Diane Oakes.
Oral Health Watch
11 hours ago
There are numerous reasons why community water fluoridation is recognized as one of the Top 10 public health achievements of the 20th Century.
💧Cost-effective and equitable way to prevent cavities.
💧Shown to reduce cavities by at least 25% in children and adults.
💧Helps reduce ...dental treatment costs, saving households and health systems money.
💧Contributes to improved oral - and overall - health.
💧Reduces health disparities by benefiting everyone regardless of socioeconomic status.
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
22 hours ago
There are numerous reasons why community water fluoridation is recognized as one of the Top 10 public health achievements of the 20th Century.
💧Cost-effective and equitable way to prevent cavities.
💧Shown to reduce cavities by at least 25% in children and adults.
💧Helps reduce ...dental treatment costs, saving households and health systems money.
💧Contributes to improved oral - and overall - health.
💧Reduces health disparities by benefiting everyone regardless of socioeconomic status.
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Happy 60th Anniversary, #Medicaid and #Medicare! Thanks to both wildly successful health programs, nearly 137 million individuals and families have access to affordable health care. The result: improved health outcomes and greater financial stability. #happybirthdaymedicaid #teethmatter #Medicaid60... #happybirthdayMedicare #medicare60
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Happy 60th Anniversary, #Medicaid and #Medicare! Thanks to both wildly successful health programs, nearly 137 million individuals and families have access to affordable health care. The result: improved health outcomes and greater financial stability. #happybirthdaymedicaid #teethmatter #Medicaid60... #happybirthdayMedicare #medicare60
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Prevention works and saves money. Studies consistently show that removing fluoride from drinking water leads to a significant increase in cavities, particularly among kids. These higher decay rates translate to substantial increase in dental care and treatment costs. #teethmatter