Prioritizing Black Joy and Resilience in Community Engagement
It is no secret that Black people face a number of health inequities in the United States. Spanning the entire lifespan from birth to end of life, there are disparate health outcomes for Black people versus their other racial counterparts.
Addressing Access to Care in Immigrant Communities
Immigrant communities face significant challenges in a vital area: accessing health care.
How Hoosier Action is Organizing to Prepare for the End of the Public Health Emergency
This blog details several of Hoosier Action’s strategies to pressure Indiana to develop comprehensive, equitable plans for addressing the end of the public health emergency.
Addressing the Impact of Hospital Consolidation on Health Equity
Decades of market-driven hospital and health system consolidation have left too many communities across the United States without timely access to needed care as the nation continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. The people most affected by hospital downsizing...
Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Access to Abortion Crucial for Vulnerable Communities
Saturday marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that protects the right to legal abortion in the U.S
New Year, New MCO Dashboards (Would be Nice!)
The following recommendations, based on our research, information from other experts, and conversations with advocates, would make MCO data on any Medicaid website more accessible and user-friendly.
How to Fortify Patient Protections Surrounding Medical Debt: Lessons from the States
Community Catalyst is partnering with state and community advocates from five states to understand the key strategies of these successful advocacy campaigns to end medical debt.
Planning for the End of the Public Health Emergency: Massachusetts Invests in Community Outreach
As we individually reflect and reevaluate at the turn of the year, so too must states in regard to their plans for unwinding the COVID-19 public health emergency and corresponding Medicaid protections.
Centering the Perspective of Older Adults and the Disability Community in New Health and Housing Federal Partnerships
As the eviction moratorium has ended and housing costs continue to rise, people with disabilities and older adults continue to struggle to find safe, accessible housing. Housing and supportive services are key pillars to full community integration for people with...