Colin Reusch

Senior Advisor, Oral Health Policy, Dental Access Project

Colin Reusch serves as a Senior Advisor for oral health policy. He supports the Dental Access Project in development of its goals and strategic direction on state and federal oral health policy advocacy.

Prior to joining Community Catalyst, Colin was the Director of Policy at the Children’s Dental Health Project where he coordinated state and federal policy advocacy on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and CHIP, maternal oral health, and innovative payment and care delivery models to better prevent and manage dental disease. Colin holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.

Community Catalyst works to ensure consumer interests are represented wherever important decisions about health and the health system are made: in communities, courtrooms, statehouses and on Capitol Hill.

Colin Reusch's Blog and Newsletter Posts

Dec 22, 2022

Millions Will End the Year on a Positive Note As Congress Prepares to Pass An End-Of-Year Bill that Addresses Important Health Care Needs

Congressional appropriators announced on Tuesday an end-of-year omnibus spending package that will fund the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2023.

Dec 01, 2022

Congress Has Unfinished Business: Improving Access to Health Coverage Before Year’s End

As the dust settles on the 2022 midterm election results, it’s clear that access to and the affordability of health care remain top priorities for voters.

Oct 12, 2022

Proposed CMS rule would reduce administrative barriers that keep people from enrolling in and keeping their health coverage

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed new rules for streamlining eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes for people covered by Medicaid and CHIP.

Sep 15, 2022

Final Public Charge Rule Adds Critical Protections for Immigrant Families

This final rule adds critical protections and affirms that immigrants and their families can safely access health, housing and nutritional programs to which they are entitled to without fear of consequences to their immigration status.

Jul 28, 2022

While Reconciliation Deal Makes Strides on Affordability, Equity Issues Remain in the Coverage Gap

Inequity in access to health care due to discriminatory barriers to economic security makes clear this is a race equity and health justice issue.

May 10, 2022

Congress Should Follow States’ Lead in Providing Dental Coverage to Medicaid Enrollees

Opening the door to dental care for more people can usher in better health and family economic security – gains worth celebrating! But state policy can only go so far. Congress must also take action.

Mar 25, 2022

The ACA Has Boosted Oral Health Access, Now Let’s Keep the Progress Going

As we celebrate the 12th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s worth reflecting on the ways in which this landmark law has advanced oral health equity and the ways in which we can build on this progress moving forward.

Dec 10, 2021

Communities must be at the center of oral health policy solutions

“Tooth Tuesday” is a series of learning calls with state and community-based advocates to discuss how the oral health care system can be improved by ensuring that people closest to the problems have a voice in developing the solutions.

Jul 19, 2021

Momentum for Dental Coverage Grows with Proposed Medicaid Dental Benefit Act in Congress

Dental coverage is having a moment, both in state governments and at the federal level. This week, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44) announced the introduction of a new bill, the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act.

Jul 08, 2021

New Data: Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage is Wise Investment for Economic Recovery, Health

New data shows that extending comprehensive oral health coverage to all adults enrolled in Medicaid could save at least $273 million in overall health care spending.

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