2019
America’s Children Are Losing Health Insurance, Putting Their Futures at Risk: How National Lawmakers Can Help
Census numbers released yesterday tell a grim story about children’s health in America. After a generation of steady bipartisan progress, with the number of children falling by two-thirds, the last ...
View MoreImproving Access to Oral Health Care for Adults with Disabilities Can Improve Their Health and Well-Being
Many adults with disabilities experience extraordinary barriers to good oral health. Without good oral health insurance coverage in Medicare or many state Medicaid programs, many people with disabilit...
View MoreTennessee’s Medicaid Block Grant Proposal Will Hurt Families
This week, Tennessee released a proposal to block grant its Medicaid program based on legislation passed by state lawmakers this past spring. The proposal, entitled Amendment 42, is a radical restruct...
View MoreBiographies for Health Action 2019 Health Advocate of the Year Awards
Shirley Hirota Chief Executive Officer of Asian Health Services (AHS) For more than 40 years, Sherry M. Hirota has championed underserved communities and has made an impact fighting for health c...
View More“Relying on Charity is not a Sustainable Solution”
Throughout our nation’s history, the strength of our country has been deeply rooted in the daily acts of service that so many people render to their communities and their loved ones. Yet for others,...
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