These programs include the establishment of a treatment system for adolescents, early intervention and treatment programs in primary healthcare settings, jail diversion programs, re-entry services for those leaving state and county correctional facilities, and overdose prevention programs.

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Schvey says people are typically aware if they demonstrate weight bias, but are less likely to realize that such bias can affect decisions in hiring, healthcare and legal settings, among others.

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Technology will deliver widespread connectivity, allowing providers to search, capture and report information in a variety of care settings and with different devices, providing them with the connectivity to navigate the healthcare system outside of hospital walls.

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