- July 21, 2017
Cuts to Medi-Cal Funding Would Hit Individuals Affected by the Opioid Epidemic
Héctor Hernández-DelgadoCalifornia’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, is a vital tool in the state’s fight against the opioid epidemic. The program covers…
- July 18, 2017
Despite Setback to BCRA, Senate Leader Pivots to Repeal ACA, and Delay Replacement
Mara YoudelmanIf you are like me, you probably were not expecting two senators to come out against BCRA 2.0 last…
- July 17, 2017
BCRA’s Opioid Fund is a Cruel Gimmick – Senators Should Not Fall for It
Héctor Hernández-Delgado and Corey DavisThe opioid crisis is decimating communities across the country. Yet, the Senate Republicans’ Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) would…
- July 17, 2017
BCRA 2.0 – Some (Minor) Changes but End Result is Still Death Blow for Medicaid
Mara YoudelmanSenate Republicans recently released an updated version of their “Better Care Reconciliation Act” (BCRA). As NHeLP’s press statement noted,…
- July 14, 2017
Senate Effort to Gut Medicaid Imperils Calif.’s Effort to Ensure Access to Health Care Providers
Abigail CoursolleThis post is part 9 of our 12-part “Protect Medi-Cal Funding” series. Medi-Cal provides a long-term investment that helps…
- July 14, 2017
States Like Oregon Act to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care
Susan Berke FogelAuthors: Mariah Lindsay and Susan Berke FogelOregon recently passed The Reproductive Health Equity Act (House Bill 3391), a comprehensive…
- July 12, 2017
BCRA Public Health Consequences: HIV as a Case Study
dfitzgeraldThe Senate Republican’s health care bill, the “Better Care Reconciliation Act” (BCRA) defunds critical public health projects that combat…
- July 12, 2017
How BCRA Would Harm Public Health and Preventative Care
Abigail CoursolleAuthors: Cassandra Lignelli and Abigail CoursolleThe Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the draft bill released by the Senate on…
- July 12, 2017
Consumer Protections at Risk in Senate’s ACA Repeal Bill
Héctor Hernández-DelgadoUnder section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), states can seek federal approval to waive certain provisions of…
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