- May 2, 2024
Contraceptive Access: A Disability Equity Issue
On May 2, 1927, the Supreme Court decided that the state-sanctioned forced sterilization of people with disabilities in public…
- May 2, 2024
HHS Addresses Post-Dobbs Barriers to Care for Chronic Health Conditions Through Section 1557 of the ACA
On May 2, 1927, the Supreme Court decided that the state-sanctioned forced sterilization of people with disabilities in public…
- May 2, 2024
Why Medicaid Abortion Coverage is a Disability Equity Imperative
On May 2, 1927, the Supreme Court decided that the state-sanctioned forced sterilization of people with disabilities in public…
- May 1, 2024
1557 Final Rule Protects Against Bias in Health Care Algorithms
The 2024 Final Rule implementing § 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes an important protection…
- April 24, 2024
Secret Shopper Surveys: A Powerful Tool for Directly Testing Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees’ Access to Care
For many Americans, accessing health care can be deeply frustrating, stressful, and confusing. While individuals may face various problems…
- April 17, 2024
How the New Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Rule Will Help Low-Income People with Disabilities and Older Adults Get Enrolled and Stay Enrolled
CMS’s recently released final rule, Streamlining the Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination,…
- April 10, 2024
A Win for Representation in Data—New Federal Race and Ethnicity Standards Modernize Demographic Data Collection and Advance Health Equity
After years of study and strong public support, the federal Office of Management and Budget finalized updates to federal…
- April 3, 2024
HHS Just Took a Big Step Towards Improving Access to Services and Achieving Health Equity
HHS finalized the Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters for plan year 2025, adopting several long sought after changes…
- March 14, 2024
Here we go again: Dissecting President Biden’s FY 2025 Budget Proposal
On March 11, 2024 President Biden released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. While the proposal is not…
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