Supporting the Fight for Vaccine Equity in Southern States
Through Community Catalyst’s Vaccine Equity and Access Program (VEAP), advocates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico have been fighting tirelessly to combat lack of vaccine access, dis/misinformation and hesitancy.
Uplifting AAPI Voices in the Fight for Health Justice
Growing up as a second generation Asian American, I rarely saw my experiences reflected in the media or spoken about in advocacy movements. I felt that I was not provided…
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress established protections for Medicaid enrollees to stay on their health coverage during the Public Health Emergency (PHE) known as continuous eligibility. However,…
No Insured Person Should be Underinsured
The Biden Administration Can Make Four Simple But Important Changes to Improve Essential Benefits Coverage Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect, the uninsured rate has been cut…
Last year, state legislators proposed a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Many were concerted efforts to control the lives and bodies of transgender and nonbinary youth; from hindering their ability to…
The Power of Partnership
Partner perspective: Sherrell Byrd, Executive Director, SOWEGA Rising I’m the Executive Director of SOWEGA Rising — an organization focused on mobilizing people and resources to improve the well-being, quality of…
On December 9, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Treasury approved Washington’s State Innovation Waiver under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act…
Holding Hospitals Accountable on their Fair Share Contributions to the Community
Non-profit hospitals across the country get millions of dollars a year in tax breaks for their work in the community. The question is how many of these non-profit hospitals are…
Millions Will End the Year on a Positive Note As Congress Prepares to Pass An End-Of-Year Bill that Addresses Important Health Care Needs
Congressional appropriators announced on Tuesday an end-of-year omnibus spending package that will fund the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2023 and make significant strides in ensuring access to affordable health coverage…
Access to dental care is critical for advancing oral and overall health. Oral health problems are associated with many other chronic conditions and good oral health can improve physical, mental and…