- July 22, 2020
The Unveiling and Magnification of Healthcare Disparities in America
L.D. Britt, MD, MPHWe are pleased to include in our blog series on equity some perspectives offered by the National Health Law…
- July 21, 2020
Advancing Health Equity for Asian Americans in the time of COVID-19
Priscilla HuangAcross the United States, states and communities are struggling to overcome a global pandemic. At the same time, Black,…
- July 13, 2020
Recap: The Latest Supreme Court Decision on the ACA Contraceptive Coverage Requirement
Catherine McKeeEarlier this week, the Supreme Court issued its third major opinion concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that…
- July 1, 2020
Expanding PrEP and PEP Access in California
Cathren Cohen and Elizabeth McCamanAs we reflect back on Pride Month, and celebrate the Supreme Court’s recent employment rights decision, we must also…
- June 16, 2020
Rural North Carolina Remains Vulnerable to COVID-19 Pandemic
Zamir BrownIn North Carolina, a dreadful headline met our eyes and dealt yet another devastating blow to our already battered…
- June 15, 2020
Oklahoma – Work Never Conquers All
Mara YoudelmanOn May 27, 2020, HHS opened a 30-day federal comment period on Oklahoma’s proposed Medicaid demonstration project. Comments are…
- May 29, 2020
Medicaid Offers Critical Support for People Who Are Experiencing Behavioral Health Crises During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alexis Robles-Fradet and Abigail CoursolleMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year the novel COVID-19 has complicated an already fraught system of…
- May 19, 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Cause Deep Cuts to Rural America
Alicia EmanuelMost major media outlets to date have focused their attention on the spread of COVID-19 in metropolitan areas like…
- May 18, 2020
Fighting for Abortion Coverage for Low-Income Pennsylvanians
Catherine McKee and Sarah SomersSince 1976, Congress has restricted the use of federal Medicaid funding for abortion care. Under the current version of…
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