Posts from November 2019

Transparency in Coverage Proposed Rule — A Fake Holiday Promise to Consumers

In an effort to advance their health care agenda, the Trump administration has released a new Transparency in Coverage proposed rule which if implemented would fall short of its promise to make care more affordable for consumers.

Landmark Maternal Health Bills Pass E&C Committee

The Energy and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives took a major step forward in addressing our nation’s maternal health crisis by passing two landmark bipartisan bills last week.

Utah’s Waiver Comments Expose Barriers to Coverage for People with Disabilities

Without Medicaid expansion, it is incredibly difficult for disabled people to prove that they are disabled enough to be eligible for the low-income program.

Kaiser Family Foundation’s Medicaid Survey Highlights the Importance of Consumer Engagement

The Medicaid program is leading the way in many innovations in health care payment and delivery. Many of the dedicated advocates we work with are working to improve their state Medicaid programs, which is why I was excited to attend...

What the Kentucky & Virginia Election Results Could Mean for Medicaid

Yesterday’s election results in Kentucky and Virginia sent a clear message to policymakers across the country: health care continues to be a decisive issue, and voters reject barriers to Medicaid coverage.