Oral health is essential to overall health, yet more than 48 million Americans live in what the federal government has deemed dental professional shortage areas. Community Catalyst works to improve access to dental care by supporting state-based advocates in identifying and implementing effective community- informed solutions.
President Biden and Congress released an agreed upon framework for the Build Back Better Act, which would make historic investments to enhance the health, economic security and well-being of people and communities across the country. [ Press Release ]
Access to dental care before, during and after pregnancy is a reproductive justice and birth equity issue. Pre-existing tooth and gum problems can be worsened by pregnancy and, in turn, cause pregnancy complications. The CDC reports that 60 to 75 perce... [ Blog ]
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now. [ Alert ]
With the support of the Care Quest Institute for Oral Health, Community Catalyst embarked on a journey to find out how to advance effective health policy, particularly in oral health. Here are our results. [ News Clip ]
The U.S. House of Representatives appears set to vote on a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. The resolution signals support for a number of critical health policies. [ Press Release ]
The Senate unveiled a $3.5 trillion budget resolution, that includes making permanent the tax credits that have significantly lowered the cost of health coverage and getting millions of people the Medicaid coverage they deserve as intended by the ACA. [ Press Release ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to Representative Bourdeaux’s bill to close the Medicaid coverage gap. [ Press Release ]
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, more than 2 million people have signed up for ACA Coverage or Medicaid. Unfortunately, these changes expire in two years. [ Blog ]
Yesterday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed House Bill 2528 (HB 2528), allowing the state to license dental therapists as a result of the tireless work of the Oregon Dental Access Campaign. [ Press Release ]
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit! [ Alert ]
Dental coverage is having a moment, both in state governments and at the federal level. This week, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44) announced the introduction of a new bill, the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act. [ Blog ]
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Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now. [ Alert ]
This brief expands on the intersection of Medicaid and tribal health and explores the current oral health status and barriers to care among tribal communities. [ Publication ]
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Publication ]
Comments to a federal workgroup on revised Medicaid Care Quality Measures for adults and children. [ Comment Letter ]
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit! [ Alert ]
Executive Summary for a research project Community Catalyst conducted in collaboration with the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. [ Publication ]
What can advocates, funders and community-based organizations (CBOs) do to improve the oral health communities suffering disproportionate harm from dental disease and related health complications? Learn more in this report! [ Publication ]
The American Rescue Plan's enhancements are critical to help individuals and families’ secure health access during the pandemic and are a needed correction to the ACA subsidy scale and must be made permanent. [ Publication ]
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now. [ Alert ]
Dental disease hurts more than our teeth. It’s tied to our overall health. Tooth decay can risk our physical, mental and economic wellbeing. It also strains state budgets. [ Publication ]
We are excited to share an advocacy resource on advancing community-centered oral health policy. [ Publication ]
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda.
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now.
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit!
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now.
In 2016, with support from the Dental Access Project, consumer health advocates in Vermont successfully won passage of legislation authorizing dental therapy into law, increasing access to dental care for all residents in Vermont. [Pictured Above]
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