- July 8, 2025
Voluntary Industry Prior Authorization Commitments: Empty Promises, Little Accountability
Brit VannemanAHIP, the national trade association representing the health insurance industry, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recently announced…
- July 8, 2025
Medicaid Advisory Committees – Is Your State Ready?
Ash Bliss, Alexander Cross, and Daniel Young*This blog post was authored by Ash Bliss, Legal Intern, Alexander Cross, Legal Intern, and Daniel Young, Policy Analyst.Medicaid…
- June 26, 2025
California Pride: As Pride Month Draws to A Close, California Must Commit to Maintaining Gender-Affirming Care
Ian Anderson and Abigail Coursolle***This blog post was authored by Ian Anderson, Legal Intern, with supervision from Abbi Coursolle, Senior AttorneyAs we approach…
- June 25, 2025
The Punitive ACA Marketplace Rule Rolls Back Progress Toward Marketplace Access and Affordability
Alicia Emanuel and Shandra HartlyThe marketplace “integrity and affordability” rule, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized on June…
- June 20, 2025
Why the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act is Vital to Building an Equitable Abortion Access Landscape
Alexandra Porter and Madeline MorcelleThis blog post was authored by Alexandra Porter, Legal Intern, with supervision from Madeline Morcelle, Senior AttorneySince the Supreme…
- June 12, 2025
No Exceptions: Examples Showing the Failings of Medicaid Work Requirement Exemptions for People with Disabilities
Gelila Selassie and Jennifer LavAs the Senate prepares to vote on the largest Medicaid cuts in history, one of the most troubling measures…
- June 10, 2025
Medicaid Work Requirements in Republicans’ So-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” are a Declaration of War on Working Families
Andy DiAntonio, Madeline Morcelle, and Brit VannemanAcross the country, millions of people are working long hours, lacing up steel-toed boots, pulling on scrubs, and tying…
- June 9, 2025
Southern Advocates Summit 2025: Reflections
Rachel UtzAnyone who knows me knows that I have such a deep appreciation and love for the South. The folks…
- June 5, 2025
Maryland Enacts Groundbreaking Abortion Access Law, A Model For Other Reproductive Freedom States
Cat DuffyIn May, Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore signed HB 930 into law, a landmark step in advancing equitable access to…
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