Executive Order Would Increase Poverty and Threaten Health and Economic Security of Millions of Americans
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding President Trump’s signing of an executive order titled “Reducing Poverty in America.”
New Senate Health Care Bill Addresses Americans’ Top Health Care Concerns
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the introduction of the Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act, sponsored by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ka...
President Trump’s Misguided Opioid Plan Would Increase Devastation
Statement of Alice Dembner, Community Catalyst program director for substance use disorders and justice-involved populations, on President Trump’s Opioid Plan
New House Health Care Bill Aims to Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the introduction of the Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability of Health Insurance Act of 2018.
Congress’ Failure to Come Up with a Clean DACA Fix Leaves Dreamers in Limbo
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding Congress’ failure to meet the March 5, 2018 deadline to come up with a solution on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Short-Term Plans Proposed by Trump Administration Would Roll Back Consumer Protections Enshrined in Affordable Care Act
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the Trump administration’s announcement today of a proposed federal rule that would allow insurance companies to skirt Affordable Care Act provisions that&nbs...
President Trump’s FY’19 Budget Threatens the Health Security of Families Across America
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding President Trump’s proposed FY’19 budget.
Passage of Budget Deal Funds Health Centers, Other Health Priorities But Leaves Dreamers Behind
Bipartisan agreement brokered in Senate provides stability for CHIP and Community Health Centers, but lacks permanent solution for 800,000 young immigrants
New Massachusetts Hospital Community Benefits Guidelines Are a Model For Other States
The Attorney General’s Office released new guidelines, demonstrating the Commonwealth’s commitment to tackling social determinants of health and leading in health system transformation.
Community Catalyst Launches Women’s Health Program
New Program Will Protect and Advance Women’s Access to Health Coverage and Care
New Secretary Alex Azar Should Refocus HHS Priorities to be More Consumer-Friendly
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding today’s Senate confirmation of Alex Azar to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Passage of Stopgap Funding Bill Is a Positive Step Forward for Children’s Health Insurance Program
Now Congress should finish the job by approving a permanent solution for young immigrants and funds for other health programs that remain in limbo.
House Stopgap Funding Bill Falls Short In Meeting Needs of Children and Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2018 Contact: Kathy Melley, 617-791-0708 BOSTON, MA) -- Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding the continuing resolution passed last night in the U.S. House of Represe...
New HHS ‘Conscience and Religious Freedom Division’ Set Up To Deny Health Protections To Women and LGBTQ People
(BOSTON, MA) -- Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) plan to create a new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division located within the HHS Offic...
Kentucky Waiver A Mean-Spirited Leap Backwards
Statement of Robert Restuccia, executive director of Community Catalyst, regarding the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ approval of Kentucky’s 1115 waiver application.