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Jan 21, 2022

Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Access to Abortion Crucial for Vulnerable Communities

Saturday marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that protects the right to legal abortion in the U.S [ Blog ]

Jan 10, 2022

Planning for the End of the Public Health Emergency: Massachusetts Invests in Community Outreach

As we individually reflect and reevaluate at the turn of the year, so too must states in regard to their plans for unwinding the COVID-19 public health emergency and corresponding Medicaid protections. [ Blog ]

Jan 06, 2022

As Nation Marks January 6th Capitol Riot Anniversary, Continued Attacks on Our Democracy Warrant Immediate Congressional Action

Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding today’s Day of Remembrance [ Press Release ]

Dec 20, 2021

America’s Families Are Counting on the Build Back Better Act to Protect and Improve Their Health

In light of recent developments regarding the Build Back Better Act, we will continue to work hard alongside policymakers and advocates across the country to deliver critically-needed improvements in health care affordability, access and equity for all. [ Press Release ]

Dec 10, 2021

Communities must be at the center of oral health policy solutions

“Tooth Tuesday” is a series of learning calls with state and community-based advocates to discuss how the oral health care system can be improved by ensuring that people closest to the problems have a voice in developing the solutions. [ Blog ]

Dec 10, 2021

Community Catalyst Condemns Supreme Court Decision to Keep Texas’s Extreme Abortion Ban in Place

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion providers in Texas could proceed with lawsuits challenging the nation’s strictest abortion ban law. [ Press Release ]

Dec 01, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court Must Strike Down Harmful Mississippi Abortion Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which concerns the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law that, if allowed to go into effect, would ban most abortions after 15 weeks. [ Press Release ]

Nov 22, 2021

The Time is Now to Help Medicaid Enrollees Prepare for the End of the Public Health Emergency

Planning for the end of the public health emergency and what it means for people in their states. [ Blog ]

Nov 19, 2021

House Makes Historic Investments to Improve People’s Health, Time for the Senate to Follow

Today, the U.S. House passed the Build Back Better Act, which would make critical advancements for health care affordability, access and equity. [ Press Release ]

Nov 18, 2021

Community Catalyst Announces Partnership with Young Invincibles, LeadingAge and the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition to Increase Vaccine Confidence and Access Among Adults

90 community-based organizations working with BIPOC communities to address health disparities in adult COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates. [ Press Release ]

Nov 10, 2021

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Needs Build Back Better to Succeed

There are some exciting health-related provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that advocates can celebrate and utilize as we pivot to advocacy tactics that don’t rely on simultaneous passage. [ Blog ]

Nov 06, 2021

With Infrastructure Bill Done Build Back Better Must be Next

The Build Back Better Act would build on this foundation through critical advancements for health care affordability and access. [ Press Release ]

ALERT: Tell Congress to Build Back Better Health Care

Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]

Community Catalyst Comment Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra from State and Local Partners in Southern States

In this letter, our partners urge Secretary Becerra to take action to ensure that uninsured patients know about the availability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. [ Comment Letter ]

ALERT: USE THESE NEW TOOLS TO CLOSE THE MEDICAID COVERAGE GAP.

These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now. [ Alert ]

Letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator on CMS-9909-IFC-Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I

We offer comments on the above Interim Final Rule implementing the No Surprises Act to supplement other comments we have submitted: on June 30, 2021, in anticipation of federal rulemaking to implement the No Surprises Act. [ Comment Letter ]

ALERT: NEW ARPA ORGANIZING TOOLKIT

This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage ARPA funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Alert ]

Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits: Improving Access for Tribal Populations

This brief expands on the intersection of Medicaid and tribal health and explores the current oral health status and barriers to care among tribal communities. [ Publication ]

The American Rescue Plan Act: Organizing Opportunities

This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Publication ]

Congress Can Remove Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Health Care

Immigrants must wait 5 years before they can enroll in federally funded programs, such as Medicaid and CHIP. Here's how Congress can remove this barrier for lawfully present immigrants. [ Publication ]

Community Catalyst joins 200+ Organizations in Calling on Congress to Center Birth Justice

Letter to Congress urging them to include maternal health and birth justice priorities in next recovery package. [ Comment Letter ]

Community Catalyst comment letter to HHS Secretary Becerra and CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure

Comment letter related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act, including the standard notice and consent documents, the model disclosure notice, the complaints processes, and their supporting documents. Submitted August 12, 2021 [ Comment Letter ]

Community Catalyst Letter to the U.S. Department of HHS Urging Improve Accountability and Transparency of the Federal Financial Relief Funds to Advance Racial Justice and Health Equity

Letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services urging HHS to improve accountability and transparency of the federal financial relief funds to health care providers to advance racial justice and health equity. [ Comment Letter ]

Advancing Health Justice in Diverse Communities

Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Access to Abortion Crucial for Vulnerable Communities

Planning for the End of the Public Health Emergency: Massachusetts Invests in Community Outreach

As Nation Marks January 6th Capitol Riot Anniversary, Continued Attacks on Our Democracy Warrant Immediate Congressional Action

America’s Families Are Counting on the Build Back Better Act to Protect and Improve Their Health

Communities must be at the center of oral health policy solutions

Community Catalyst Condemns Supreme Court Decision to Keep Texas’s Extreme Abortion Ban in Place

U.S. Supreme Court Must Strike Down Harmful Mississippi Abortion Ban

The Time is Now to Help Medicaid Enrollees Prepare for the End of the Public Health Emergency

House Makes Historic Investments to Improve People’s Health, Time for the Senate to Follow

Community Catalyst Announces Partnership with Young Invincibles, LeadingAge and the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition to Increase Vaccine Confidence and Access Among Adults

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Needs Build Back Better to Succeed

With Infrastructure Bill Done Build Back Better Must be Next

ALERT: Tell Congress to Build Back Better Health Care

Community Catalyst Comment Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra from State and Local Partners in Southern States

ALERT: USE THESE NEW TOOLS TO CLOSE THE MEDICAID COVERAGE GAP.

Letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator on CMS-9909-IFC-Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I

ALERT: NEW ARPA ORGANIZING TOOLKIT

Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits: Improving Access for Tribal Populations

The American Rescue Plan Act: Organizing Opportunities

Congress Can Remove Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Health Care

Community Catalyst joins 200+ Organizations in Calling on Congress to Center Birth Justice

Community Catalyst comment letter to HHS Secretary Becerra and CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure

Community Catalyst Letter to the U.S. Department of HHS Urging Improve Accountability and Transparency of the Federal Financial Relief Funds to Advance Racial Justice and Health Equity

ALERT: Don't Sleep on the August Recess!

ALERT: Tell Congress to Build Back Better Health Care

ALERT: USE THESE NEW TOOLS TO CLOSE THE MEDICAID COVERAGE GAP.

ALERT: NEW ARPA ORGANIZING TOOLKIT

ALERT: Don't Sleep on the August Recess!

ALERT: Help Us Celebrate Medicaid's 56th Birthday!

ALERT: Serving Those Who've Served this Fourth of July

ALERT: Affordability is the Next Frontier

Affordability Message Frame

ALERT: The American Rescue Plan: Opportunities for Advocates!

ALERT: Speak up NOW on the state of health care

ALERT: COVID Relief Money is Coming, Make Your Voice Heard

ALERT: NEW RESOURCES to Lift Up New Medicaid Expansion Funding

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