More than 100 million people in the United States – 41 percent of adults – have unpaid health care bills. While medical debt is widespread, the burden falls disproportionately on…
Oral health is critical to overall health, impacting physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Despite its importance, millions of people in the U.S. lack access to dental care. With the expansion…
Family caregivers are often overlooked and undervalued in our society – we’re working to change that. Every day, millions of people in communities across the country care for their loved…
Glaring Gaps in Dental Coverage and Access The current patchwork of limited and inconsistent dental coverage is compounded by significant oral health workforce shortages that disproportionately impact rural, Tribal, and…
Meet the Restuccia Health Justice Fellows National Cohort (2024-25) Community Catalyst is thrilled to welcome its 2024-2025 cohort of the Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship: Taller Salud, Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese…
Increasing access to health insurance is an essential part of health justice. It helps make seeing health professionals affordable for millions. But for too many, even with coverage, the care…
The increasing corporatization of the U.S. health system often prevents people from achieving and maintaining their best health. Large hospital systems are closing locations in lower-income communities. Individuals are frequently…
Far too much of the health care industry puts profits above people, with a large assist from the tax code. The unfettered, profit-driven corporate evolution of health care is behind…
On April 24, 2024, Miriam Straus, Senior Policy Analyst at Community Catalyst, testified at the Federal Trade Commission’s virtual hearing on the review of unfair or deceptive fees, commonly known…
What are facility fees? Facility fees are charges that are aimed at covering operational expenses of hospitals. Facility fees are billed separately from professional fees, which charge for the services…