Video 01.23.2020
Health Action Conference 2020: Phil Villers Tribute Video
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Social Toolkit 01.22.2020
#Healthcare – Using Social Media to Advocate for Social Change
#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…
Comment 01.17.2020
Federal Comment Letter On Nebraska “Heritage Health” 1115 Waiver
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…
Insights Column 01.15.2020
Nebraska’s Reporting Requirements: An Unnecessary Burden on Patients and Providers
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…
Report 01.15.2020
Spotlight on Success: New Mexico Community Health Representative Program Reduces Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease for Rural Zuni Indians
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…
Report 01.15.2020
Three Things You Need To Know About Texas v. United States Litigation
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…
Insights Column 01.14.2020
Biographies for Health Action 2020 Health Advocate of the Year Awards
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.…
Comment 01.10.2020
Consumers First Letter Urging Action on Prescription Drugs
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…
Insights Column 01.09.2020
Utah’s Work Reporting Requirement: A Burden on State Government
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…
Comment 01.02.2020
Federal Comments on Tennessee’s Block Grant Waiver Proposal
Families USA submitted this letter in response to CMS’s request for comments on Tennessee’s proposal to amend its section 1115 waiver to dramatically restructure its Medicaid program under a block grant arrangement. A change…