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 Hidden Harm of Catholic Hospitals: Why We Must Take Action
Health care should prioritize people, not profits. Yet, Catholic health systems continue to expand, acquiring more and more independent hospitals. Despite their non-profit status and because of their Catholic directives,…
Reclaiming Reproductive Care: Profit-Driven Decisions Don’t Belong in Health Care
In today’s health care landscape, financial interests and profit-driven motives often overshadow patient needs. As private equity firms and corporations increasingly control and consolidate health services, communities and individuals—particularly those…
The Fight Against Medical Debt: Know Your Rights and Take Action
Over 40 million people have medical debt on their credit reports, with a combined outstanding balance of approximately $88 billion. This staggering figure makes medical debt the largest source of…
Deferred Interest Credit Cards: A Hidden Medical Debt Trap
In the fight for health and economic justice, deferred interest credit cards are a growing but often overlooked threat. These seemingly beneficial financial tools are frequently used to cover unexpected…
Steward Health Care’s Bankruptcy: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Greed in our Health Care System
Today’s Senate hearing on Steward Health Care demonstrates the dangers of putting profits over people in our health care system. On Thursday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and…
Colorado Center for Health Progress Amplifies Community in Fight to Hold Hospital Systems Accountable
Community Catalyst is proud to partner with dozens of local, state and national organizations to advance community-led and informed strategies that address the root causes of the medical debt crisis…
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…
A new national survey by MergerWatch concludes that state oversight of hospital consolidation is woefully inadequate to protect community access to needed health services. State Certificate of Need (CON) programs…