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Explore state-by-state rankings >> Read specific state policy summaries >> Methodology Community Catalyst identified five areas of policy that have the potential to reduce or grow medical debt, depending on…

In American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities across the United States, the issues of health care access and affordability pose significant challenges. While Indian Health Services (IHS) is tasked to…

Demographic trends among America’s growing older adult population forecast much greater racial and ethnic diversity. In fact, the Administration for Community Living projects that the number of older adults who…

Catholic hospital bans on medically necessary health care for transgender people will worsen the state of emergency for transgender people and their families. Health care services that improve the mental…

Financial security is an important social determinant of health, which makes it particularly troubling that the health care system itself is frequently a contributor to financial hardship among families. Hospitals…

Community Catalyst and a diverse coalition of over 70 advocacy organizations demanded tougher actions against medical payment products in a letter submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the…

An Update from Alabama August 2023 In advance of this Labor Day, Community Catalyst worked with Cover Alabama to take a look at health care options for working people in…

Dental disease hurts more than our teeth. It’s tied to our overall health. Tooth decay can risk our physical, mental, and economic wellbeing. It also strains state budgets. Policy barriers…

This guide is meant to help you navigate medical bills and other common charges in health care settings — like when you need emergency care, are scheduling care at a…

What do I have to pay for if I have health insurance? When you have health insurance, charges fall into different categories. Here are the terms to know. Monthly Premium…