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Consumers First: The Alliance to Make the Health Care System Work for Everyone brings together interests from consumers, children, employers, labor unions, and primary care working to change the fundamental economic incentives and design…
States, localities, territories and Tribes are losing revenue at the same time as their resources are urgently needed to not only staff pandemic response and sustain health care services, but also to save jobs…
As states and communities continue to re-open, the term “contact tracing” – like that of “flatten the curve” – has suddenly become a part of our regular national dialogue. In order to realize the…
With up to 15.8 million people expected to become uninsured nationwide due to the pandemic-incited recession, it is now more important than ever to advocate for comprehensive health coverage that addresses families’ diverse health needs and…
While waiting for additional federal Medicaid and state fiscal relief support, many governors, state legislators, and Medicaid agencies are finding creative ways to address their residents’ needs. States are exploring a number of innovative…
As Congress begins to take action on “phase 4” legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an important opportunity for health advocates to push for improved health coverage, access to care, and public…
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, there are many state-level policy options that can help to address our communities’ needs. While awaiting additional federal support, many governors, state legislators, Medicaid agencies, and state insurance regulators…
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…
CMS released guidance on January 30 encouraging states to block grant their Medicaid program. This guidance will give states the green light to fundamentally change the nature of their Medicaid programs in exchange for…
As the 2019 Congressional session ends, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed legislation to lower prescription drug prices significantly. The Lower Prescription Drug Costs Now Act allows the federal government to negotiate lower…