Community Catalyst works to advance health equity by providing leadership and support to federal, state and local consumer health advocates to integrate a health equity lens in their policy goals and in the growth and development of their state advocacy communities.
Second cohort of national fellows from California, Massachusetts and Missouri are joined by a new fellowship cohort focused on New York state [ Press Release ]
Community Catalyst issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration finalizing a new “public charge” regulation to go into effect on Dec. 23. [ Press Release ]
Washington, California & Minnesota attorneys general are taking patient protections seriously. [ Blog ]
Following years of organizing and action by the Swinomish Tribe and the Washington Dental Access Campaign, Community Catalyst is celebrating the news that Skagit Valley College received accreditation for their dental therapy program. [ Press Release ]
Statement of Community Catalyst Executive Director Emily Stewart in response to a ruling from District Judge Reed O’Connor against requiring employers to cover PrEP, an HIV prevention drug, for their employees. [ Press Release ]
Millions of people will benefit from this legislation starting on January 1, with an outsized impact on communities that have faced discrimination, barriers to economic opportunity, and affordable coverage and care [ Press Release ]
The Senate package would make a huge difference for millions of people by driving down the cost of certain prescriptions and keeping health care coverage affordable for families who buy insurance on ACA marketplaces. [ Press Release ]
Known as "minimally-invasive care” (MIC), can be provided in a variety of health care or community settings, like primary care offices, nursing homes, schools, and health fairs. [ Blog ]
Inequity in access to health care due to discriminatory barriers to economic security makes clear this is a race equity and health justice issue. [ Blog ]
Community Catalyst and its partners will continue to push for the inclusion of Medicaid coverage for the 2.2 million people trapped in the coverage gap. [ Press Release ]
The Fellowship's primary objective is to equip diverse teams within local, state and national health advocacy organizations with the tools, resources and teamwork they need and want to build health and wellness for everyone. [ Press Release ]
The three largest nationwide credit reporting agencies announced they are changing the way medical debt is reported. [ Blog ]
The proposed regulation would allow millions of Americans with unaffordable employer-sponsored coverage to access premium tax credits in the Affordable Care Act. [ Comment Letter ]
Letter in response to the proposed policy changes and fiscal year 2023 rates for Medicare Program and Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System [ Comment Letter ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities. [ Alert ]
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]
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 ]
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now. [ Alert ]
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 ]
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage ARPA funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Alert ]
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 ]
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Publication ]
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 ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below.
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities.
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda.
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now.
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage ARPA funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities.
Community Catalyst's new August Recess Toolkit contains several new resources to help you reach out to members and to your base.
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit!
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, lets step up our efforts to secure high quality, affordable heath care for those who've served our country. Check out these resources.
Check out our new affordability messaging
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community.
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now.
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