- July 27, 2017
‘Skinny’ Repeal is a Door That Must Not be Opened
Senate Republican leadership’s so-called “skinny" repeal should be recognized for what it is: a door to open a conference…
- July 27, 2017
ReproHealth Advocates Urge CA Congressional Delegation to Stop Repeal of ACA & Medicaid Cuts
Juana Rosa Cavero was already racked with stress when the organization she had been working for shuttered. Cavero was…
- July 25, 2017
Medicaid is Integral to Children with Complex Health Care Needs
The U.S. Congress needs constant reminders that Medicaid is about people. Kathleen Béres Rogers, a South Carolina teacher and…
- July 24, 2017
Children of the Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis ravages the nation, children are entering the foster care system in record number. After reaching…
- July 21, 2017
Cuts to Medi-Cal Funding Would Hit Individuals Affected by the Opioid Epidemic
California’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
If 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
The 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
Senate 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
This post is part 9 of our 12-part “Protect Medi-Cal Funding” series. Medi-Cal provides a long-term investment that helps…
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