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The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States has exposed many deficiencies within our public health and health care systems. The disease’s spread has been made worse because of inadequate testing, poor coordination,…
Texas is one of the few states that has not yet expanded Medicaid and an estimated 761,000 Texans are in the "coverage gap," meaning they don’t get job-based coverage, their salaries are too high…
Oral health care is vital to a pregnant woman’s health, as well as her child’s, but it is often left out of pregnancy-related health coverage. Without access to comprehensive oral health care, millions of…
In early January, there were two major stories regarding unsuccessful efforts to control health care costs that came out the same day. One involved a disappointing, narrow evaluation of a small program serving several…
The “notice of benefit and payment parameters” is a federal rule, issued annually, that updates parameters for health plans operating in the federal and state marketplaces, and can make changes in the enrollment process…
Innovators from across the states discuss time-sensitive opportunities for state advocates to significantly improve affordability of coverage in the individual market. Experts discuss opportunities around state replacement of the federal health insurance assessment. More…
This fall, Missourians will vote on whether to join nearly every other state in implementing Medicaid expansion. Polls indicate that expansion will pass with a large majority. In total, Medicaid expansion would provide health…
Families USA led over 450 stakeholder organizations to oppose the recent block grant guidance released by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Together, we believe this guidance threatens the essential health coverage Medicaid provides…
Allison Neswood, Esq., is a Health Care Attorney with the Colorado Center on Law and Policy. The Colorado Center is a major social justice organization in the state, and Neswood is a health care…
Undersigned members of No Surprises: People Against Unfair Medical Bills sent this letter to committee leaders on Capitol Hill who are negotiating a deal to address surprise medical bills. As the committees come together…