We Saw Change in the Making in Atlanta
[Being at the convening] reinforced for me the difference we can collectively make as the health advocacy movement continues to diversify and include more voices and perspectives.
Consumers: The Indispensable North Star for Medicaid ACOs
Last week, the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation at Community Catalyst published a report, Consumer Engagement in Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations: A Review of Practices in Six States.
CMS Provides Arizona Families with a ‘Waiver’ of Relief
On Friday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced some good news for Arizona’s children and families.
Fuzzy Math: Congress Makes a Small Down Payment for Opioid Response
Tucked in to last week’s continuing resolution was startup funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).
Dental Therapy Is a Solution to the Oral Health Crisis Everyone Can Agree On
Chances are you know someone who has struggled to access dental care. It is a nationwide crisis that, according to the American Dental Association, is only projected to worsen. The need for accessible dental care is most urgent in rural...
The Takeaway: Battle Lines Being Drawn
As the race for the White House tightens, a number of stories over the past week have cast a bright light on how the election outcome could shape future health care policy.
Identifying Racial Bias in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Implicit bias among health care providers is a key factor contributing to racial and ethnic health disparities.
Advocates and CMS Agree, Ohio’s Medicaid Waiver is Not Healthy for Ohio
Last week, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rejected Ohio’s “Healthy Ohio” Medicaid waiver proposal, which included provisions that would have undermined health coverage for many low-income Ohioans. Among other changes, the state requested permission to require low-income...
An Opening for Consumers to Get a Seat at the Table on Health System Transformation
Over the last year, I have had the opportunity to serve on behalf of Community Catalyst on the Health Care Transformation Task Force - a consortium of patients, payers, providers and purchasers...