- May 15, 2025
How Increased Data Matching Burdens States and Enrollees for Little Benefit in Finding Fraud
Shandra Hartly and Elizabeth EdwardsCurrent Data Matching RequirementsThe House Energy & Commerce Committee reconciliation bill proposes a tired, ineffective idea that would increase…
- May 15, 2025
Medicaid Enrollees Aren’t Waste: Halting the Eligibility and Enrollment Rule Will Steal Health Care from Eligible People
Alicia Emanuel and Shandra HartlyThe House Republican reconciliation bill proposal would slash at least $715 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. One…
- May 1, 2025
2025 Landmines and Pathways in the Fight for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Equity for People with Disabilities
Madeline MorcelleSexual and reproductive health (SRH) equity means that all people have access to the high-quality health care and health-related…
- April 28, 2025
A Reflection on the First 100 Days: We’re Prepared and More Determined than Ever
Elizabeth G. TaylorThe first 100 days of President Trump's return to office have been as relentless and punishing as we anticipated…
- April 21, 2025
Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care: Spring 2025 State of the States
Kimberly HerbertIntroduction The United States has the highest mortality rate for pregnant and birthing people among higher-income countries, with especially…
- March 17, 2025
President Trump’s Initial Executive Actions Threaten Sexual and Reproductive Health
Allyson CraysIntroductionA number of President Trump’s executive actions severely threaten the future of sexual and reproductive health care access and…
- March 3, 2025
Despite new Executive Order, Language Access Is Still the Law!
Mara YoudelmanA new executive order (EO) sets English as the official language of the U.S. and revokes Executive Order 13166,…
- February 25, 2025
Medicaid is Even Leaner as Accountability Improves
David MachledtRepublicans have proposed budget cuts totaling at least $880 billion that would require massive structural changes to Medicaid. This…
- February 20, 2025
State-Level Legislation Increases Potential Harm from Federal “Optional” Work Requirement Proposals
Brit Vanneman and Jennifer LavRequirement Proposals Some Congressional Republicans are currently considering statutory changes to Medicaid to allow states to impose work requirements.…
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