The attack on the CFPB: What’s at Stake The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created to stand up for people, not corporations—to protect us from predatory lenders, abusive debt…
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, it opened the door to affordable health coverage for millions of people by providing enhanced Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) to offset a…
It’s time to vote for change. Together, we can end medical debt. We have a medical debt crisis in this country. It is a crisis that impacts more than 100…
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…
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…
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…
While non-profit hospitals are legally obligated to provide financial assistance to eligible patients, the process itself can be complicated.
Instead of healing our communities, non-profit hospital systems are hurting them. Despite receiving local, state, and federal tax breaks to ensure community investment, many hospital systems are driving individuals and…
Explore state-by-state rankings >> Read specific state policy summaries >> State Spotlights Some states stand out in Community Catalyst’s compendium with promising state policies to moderate hospitals’ prices and reduce…