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On November 30th, 2021, Families USA, Community Catalyst, The National Partnership on Women & Families, and Protect Our Care co-led over 200 national, state, and community organizations in thanking the House of Representatives for…
Important evidence from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) offers critical insights into how best to tackle inequities in reproductive care. PCORI research suggests that patient-centered contraceptive care promotes equity and improved patient outcomes,…
As Congress moves toward passage of the Build Back Better Act, it is important to address concerns of national inflation. This issue brief focuses primarily on the counter-inflationary impact of Build Back Better’s health…
Frederick Isasi is the executive director of Families USA and a trusted leader on how we can make sure we get the best possible care and that everyone can be healthy, regardless of the…
As state advocates prepare for the 2022 legislative sessions, this paper highlights a series of examples of state-level policies that prioritize the health of families by investing in intergenerational approaches. These approaches include increasing…
The health care components of the Build Back Better Act as proposed in the House on October 28th and then amended November 3rd include historic accomplishments. Among other notable achievements, the bill will go…
Immunizing children against COVID-19 is an essential component of reducing its spread. With 48 million children under age 12 in the United States, well-planned distribution strategies are critical not only to protect the health…
“I have to choose every month, do I want to buy groceries, or do I want to see the dentist? That’s just not right.” –Debra Smith Debra Smith lives in Spring Hill, Tennessee. In 2015, she had hip…
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic disrupted legislative sessions and state budgets, forcing state policymakers to make tough decisions in response to the drastic decline in revenue stemming from the economic impact of COVID-19. Multiple…
As Congress and the White House continue to negotiate the details of the Build Back Better plan, the Medicare Oral Health Coalition reiterates that it is critical time for adding dental coverage to Medicare,…