When Disinformation Shapes Policy, Communities Pay the Price
This National Public Health Week, we are reminded that public health is built on a foundation of trust—trust in science, in institutions, and in one another, where transparent and evidence-based…
Many of us connect the phrase “follow the money” to the corruption and illegal activity memorialized in the movie All the President’s Men. But the reach of that phrase goes…
Ignoring DEI Isn’t Neutral—It’s Actively Harming Patient Care
The Link Between Equity and Outcomes Rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies weakens patient care and puts lives at risk. These policies—ranging from workforce recruitment initiatives to community…
Why Attacks on Gender-Affirming Care Are a Threat to Us All
EJ, a nonbinary person from Pennsylvania, spent nearly a decade preparing for gender-affirming surgery. After months of emotional, physical, and financial preparation, the day had finally arrived. But just 13…
Community Catalyst: Ahead Of ACA Anniversary, Republicans Adopt New Health Care Strategy
Out with the old strategy: “Repeal And Replace” In with the new: Quietly gutting the ACA with no replacement As we approach the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act…
A Public Health Crisis at a Crossroads: The Urgent Need for Community-First Solutions
As we mark five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began; our public health system is under attack. The Trump administration is back in power, rolling back critical public health protections,…
State Work Requirements in 2025: New Name, Same Game
Despite years of failed attempts, mounting evidence of harm, and widespread opposition from researchers and experts, state lawmakers are once again pushing Medicaid work requirements. This time, they’re proposing new…
Reclaiming Health Innovation: A Call for Equity and Accountability
Concerns about the potential for AI-driven solutions to reinforce inequities are valid, especially when similar technologies have already faced scrutiny. When UnitedHealth’s AI-driven claims system denied care to Medicare Advantage…
Why the Tax Code Matters for Our Health
Current budget proposals from the Trump administration and the Republican majority in Congress prioritize tax breaks for corporations and high-income earners and threaten essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP that…
The Truth about Medicaid Work Requirements: Costly, Ineffective, and Harmful
As state and federal lawmakers renew their focus on Medicaid work requirements, it’s time to set the record straight: these policies don’t increase employment, they don’t save states money, and…