Building a Bridge to Empowerment Across a Language Barrier
I recently had the privilege of joining partner advocates at the Rhode Island Organizing Project (RIOP) at a “house meeting” in the Providence community. RIOP staff have long used house meetings as a powerful organizing tool, gathering consumers in comfortable...
The Takeaway: Why Trumpcare Collapsed and What Comes Next
After reflecting on last week’s collapse of the drive to repeal the Affordable Care Act, we can reach some good conclusions about what went down and draw some lessons for the future.
Savoring Victory, We Need to Continue to #ActOut to Protect LGBTQ Health
Last week's announcement that congress would not proceed with the GOP Repeal bill was a huge victory for LGBTQ individuals and their families, many of whom were at risk of losing health care coverage and critical consumer protections.
A Doctor’s Perspective on Dental Therapy
A primary care doctor shares his insights on the connection between good oral health and overall health, and the importance of expanding the dental care team.
Eldercare Voices: Let’s Work Together To Improve Care For Older Adults With Complex Needs
Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN Editor's Note: This post, Let’s Work Together To Improve Care For Older Adults With Complex Needs, was originally published on the Health Affairs Blog, February 14, 2017. Copyright ©2017 Health Affairs by Project HOPE – The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc....
Moving Backward On Health Equity: Impacts Of The GOP Repeal Bill On Communities Of Color
Racial and ethnic health disparities persist in our nation and health care system. Compared to their white counterparts, people of color are more likely to be without health insurance. They often receive poor quality care and experience worse health outcomes....
GOP Repeal Bill Goes from Awful to Worse in Harming Kids
In the middle of the night, in an effort to save their flawed health care bill, Republicans released a number of amendments to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) that would dramatically impact the ability of low-income children, including millions...
The Takeaway: An Act of Malice
I would venture to guess that congressmen Paul Ryan and Joe Kennedy don't agree on too much, but one thing they do appear to agree on is that the ineptly named American Health Care Act (aka Trumpcare) is first...
Trump HHS Indicates Openness to Using 1115 Waivers to Undermine Consumer Protections in Medicaid
On top of the uncertainty surrounding Medicaid expansion and Medicaid funding stemming from GOP Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal efforts, HHS Secretary Tom Price and CMS Chief Seema Verma’s recent letter to governors adds another layer of change and uneasiness....