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Voters feel that drug prices are out of control and blame drug company greed for the high costs. This issue is personal for many: They tell stories of having to skip expensive medications or…
Receiving a surprise bill for out-of-network medical care is a common experience. Our national survey found that 44% of voters have received surprise bills for out-of-network care, and they said it was difficult to…
#Healthcare - Using Social Media to Advocate for Social Change Workshop Extra Resources: Advocacy in 120 characters: https://phone2action.com/blog/advocacy-140-characters-three-reasons-social-media-must-part-advocacy-campaign/ 11 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit Social Media Followers: https://www.classy.org/blog/11-ways-grow-nonprofit-social-media-followers/ 25 Twitter Tips for the Modern…
Families USA submitted this letter in response to CMS’s request for comments on Nebraska’s application for a new section 1115 waiver to expand Medicaid eligibility to cover individuals up to 138% of the Federal…
Despite a spate of court challenges blocking states’ efforts to add work and other reporting requirements to their Medicaid programs, a few states, including Nebraska, are continuing to propose new burdensome requirements, claiming their…
A recent study provides valuable evidence to support the use and integration of community health representatives (CHRs) to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD) among American Indians. In the study, which was funded by the…
Texas v US is a case brought by brought by 18 Republican attorneys general and governors (led by Texas) and two individuals that threatens access to health care and financial security for millions of…
Robyn Merrill, Executive Director of Maine Equal Justice. A 2008 graduate of the University of Maine School of law, Merrill also has a master's degree in social work from the University of New England.…
Consumers First, an alliance representing employers, providers, consumer organizations, and workers, recently sent this letter to Capitol Hill, urging Congress to advance a number of bipartisan proposals to tackle the high and rising costs…
On January 1, 2020, Utah’s Medicaid work reporting requirement went into effect. In addition to being onerous for patients and providers and legally dubious, the work reporting requirement will be costly and administratively burdensome…