- July 27, 2023
How the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act Could Foster Reproductive Health Equity and Justice
Madeline MorcelleThe United States (U.S.) has a long history of regulating and restricting immigrants’ self-determination over their health, bodies, reproduction,…
- July 11, 2023
Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplemental Benefits: Bridging the Data Gap for Equitable Access
Amber Christ, Managing Director of Health Advocacy, Justice in AgingThroughout the year, Medicare eligible individuals are bombarded with TV, print, and internet advertisements about extra benefits they can…
- June 29, 2023
Freedom From Want
Elizabeth G. TaylorThe Declaration of Independence celebrated three “unalienable rights” on which our fledgling democracy would be built: the rights to…
- June 21, 2023
Towards Inclusivity and Cultural Competency: Transforming the Health Care Landscape for LGBTQ+ in California
Abigail Coursolle*Co-author: Bachittar Singh (Rising 3L at Alabama Law; NHeLP summer intern 2023)In 2017, California made headlines as Governor Gavin…
- May 30, 2023
Naloxone is Now Available Over-the-Counter. Will it Still be Affordable?
Héctor Hernández-DelgadoThis past March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a long-awaited decision to approve one product of…
- May 25, 2023
The Playbook to Use Paperwork to Kick People Off Coverage
Elizabeth G. TaylorBy Elizabeth G. Taylor, Executive Director of the National Health Law Program, Juliet Choi, President and CEO of the…
- May 23, 2023
We are in the business of saving lives and making it possible for people to thrive
Elizabeth G. TaylorThis blog is adapted from remarks delivered by Executive Director Elizabeth G. Taylor at receptions for our Board of…
- May 23, 2023
Where Are We With LGBTQI+ Inclusive Health Data? One Year After President Biden’s LGBTQI+ Equity EO
Naomi G. GoldbergWhy is improved LGBTQI+ inclusion in federal data, including surveys and administrative forms, so important for the health and…
- May 17, 2023
Mifepristone Is Still Legal: Make Medication Abortion A Pharmacy Benefit Now
Cat Duffy and Liz McCaman TaylorToday, the Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v FDA, the next step in…
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