Bipartisan Support for Dental Therapy Grows
Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force Endorses Dental Therapists
Top Three State Policy Priorities to Support Immigrants and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown disproportionate impacts on low-income immigrants as many continue to be on the front lines as essential workers. Unfortunately, millions of immigrants are left out under federal relief efforts.
The Forgotten Americans: Puerto Rico Under COVID-19
While the United States experiences physical distancing under the coronavirus pandemic, the 3.2 million American citizens in Puerto Rico experience multiple types of distancing – physical, economic and political
Health Care Organizations Can Take Action Now to Promote Racial Justice
In these weeks of mourning, anger, fear and courage, we have been heartened by the many statements of support and solidarity with demands for racial justice from so many health care organizations. We hope that these words will translate into...
Let’s Talk About Affordability, NOT Stripping Health Coverage From Millions
Affordability is not a new issue. Even before the pandemic, health coverage and care has been out of the reach of millions of people across the country.
Bans on Sex Discrimination DO Protect LGBTQ+ People, SCOTUS Rules
Just three days after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would promote discrimination against LGBTQ+ people seeking health care, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered a landmark ruling Monday (June 15) that undercuts the rationale...
Rate Review in the time of Coronavirus: This is No Time for ACA Rate Increases
The Coronavirus pandemic has unleashed significant uncertainty in the U.S., straining our health care system and the ways we finance it.
Director's Corner: Fighting Diseases, New and Old
Like many of you, in these turbulent times we at the Center have cycled through feelings of heartbreak, anger, hopelessness, fear and determination, as our nation confronts the twin scourges of COVID-19 and racism – both infectious and deadly diseases.
House Ways and Means Committee Hears Testimony on COVID-19’s Impact on People of Color – Now Action is Required
It is abundantly clear from quantitative data and personal testimony that COVID-19 is disproportionately ravaging communities of color across the nation. The disparities in COVID testing, treatment and health outcomes have laid bare systemic inequities across the United States. In...