National Health Care Reform

President Obama signed the national health care reform law on March 23, 2010.  The historic achievement was only possible because of the commitment of the President and legislative leaders, the dedication of Hill staff, and the amazing work of advocates for the health and economic security of all Americans.

Community Catalyst is proud to have worked closely with state advocates from across the country who were tireless in their efforts to ensure that consumers voices were heard in the debate. This is an archive of our work during the year-long, successful effort to pass comprehensive national health care reform. 

For the past two decades, states have been the locus of health care reform in this country. State consumer advocacy efforts are improving health outcomes and serving as a road map for achieving national reform. As a result, meaningful national health reform is on the horizon for the first time in many years.

Advocates’ collaborative work has increased public awareness and demand for a more accessible and affordable health care system. State advocates have important lessons to share with policymakers. Community Catalyst supports states in their efforts to shape the national debate.

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• April 16, 2010 Defending National Health Care Reform The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is now law. Congress’ work on health care reform is complete for now, but our work is not finished. Persistent public outreach and education is needed to promote the provisions in the new law that will immediately help people and combat the opposition’s messages against reform.
• March 26, 2010 Action Alert: Health Reform Passed! Yesterday the Senate and House passed the Health and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act – the final piece of this year-long health reform effort.
• March 22, 2010 Action Alert: House Passes National Health Care Reform Thank you for your work to get us to this historic day. Use these sample statements and letters to the editor to thank the Representatives who stood up for all Americans by voting for health care reform.
• March 19, 2010 Action Alert: The 72-hour clock is ticking down You and your networks are absolutely vital to passing this historic legislation. Our job is more urgent than ever.