- March 24, 2020
An Uphill Battle: California’s Efforts to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alicia EmanuelThese are unprecedented times. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic.…
- May 27, 2022
California’s Historic Medi-Cal Exclusion Removal for Older Adults Regardless of Immigration Status
Alicia Emanuel and Iván Barragan**Co-authored with Iván Barragan, CA Immigrant Policy CenterAs of May 1, 2022, California removed the exclusion to full-scope Medi-Cal…
- September 30, 2019
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Remember that Latinxs are Still Highest Uninsured in California
Fabiola CarriónLatinxs are two times more likely to remain uninsuredLatinxs in California made significant gains following the enactment of the…
- March 1, 2022
California’s New Medi-Cal Reform Initiative presents an Opportunity for more Transparency and Accountability to Ensure Access to Mental Health Services
Abigail Coursolle and Kimberly LewisIn December 2021, CMS approved California’s request for two waivers to implement its ambitious California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal…
- June 21, 2023
Towards Inclusivity and Cultural Competency: Transforming the Health Care Landscape for LGBTQ+ in California
Abigail Coursolle*Co-author: Bachittar Singh (Rising 3L at Alabama Law; NHeLP summer intern 2023)In 2017, California made headlines as Governor Gavin…
- April 1, 2017
California Using Legislation to Defend the ACA and Medicaid
Abigail CoursollePresident Trump and congressional Republicans continue their efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and cut Medicaid. But California…
- September 30, 2018
California, Also Leading the Resistance Against Trump’s Assault on Health Care
Alicia EmanuelWhile the Trump administration continues its assault on the Affordable Care Act and health care benefits with its recently…
- February 16, 2021
To End the Pandemic, California Must Prioritize Equity in Vaccine Distribution
Cathren CohenIt has now been over a year since the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in California, and, while…
- July 8, 2022
California Health Programs Must Take Steps to Implement Non-Binary Gender Markers
Abigail Coursolle*Co-written with Madison Castle (Rising 3L at George Washington Law School)Non-binary individuals often fall through the cracks of our…
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