U.S. House Takes Important Step to Defend the Constitutional Right to Abortion by Passing the Women’s Health Protection Act
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would protect access to abortion care through the country by prohibiting abortion bans and medically-unnecessary restrictions.
Community Catalyst Urges the Supreme Court to Block Texas’s Unconstitutional Extreme Abortion Ban
Today, a new extreme Texas law that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, before the vast majority of people even know they are pregnant, went into effect after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block it.
As House Nears Passage of Budget Resolution, Real Work of Improving Nation’s Health and Health Equity Set to Begin
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.
Senate Budget Resolution Lays Groundwork for Necessary Investments in the Country’s Health
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.
CDC-Funded Vaccine Equity and Access Program Grants $7.5M to 75 Community-Based Organizations Working to Increase COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Rates
Community Catalyst today launched the Vaccine Equity and Access Program, awarding $7.5 million in grants to 75 community-based organizations.
Medicaid Saves Lives Act Would Provide Access to Health Care for Over 2 Million People in the Medicaid Coverage Gap
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to Representative Bourdeaux’s bill to close the Medicaid coverage gap.
Oregon Takes Significant Step on Oral Health Equity by Adopting Dental Therapy
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.
Warnock Bill Would Provide Access to Health Care for Over 2 Million People in the Medicaid Coverage Gap
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to Senator Warnock’s bill to close the Medicaid coverage gap.
Supreme Court Upholds ACA, Preserving Care for Millions
Today, the Supreme Court ruled in the California v Texas decision, upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has made health care more affordable and accessible for tens of millions of people.
Community Catalyst Announces Appointment of Robert Phillips as Board Chair
Community Catalyst today announced the appointment of Robert Phillips as its board chair. Phillips is the president and CEO of Alluma, a nonprofit social enterprise working to reimagine the way technology is used to advance equity.
President Biden’s FY22 Budget Would Advance Health Equity by Improving Health Coverage Access and Affordability
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget.
Bipartisan Oral Health Coalition to Congress: Don’t Block Critical Resources for Dental Care
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, on letters to House and Senate subcommittees signed by nearly 100 organizations, in support of creation of dental therapy programs, which are vital in addressing oral health inequities.
Congress Must Act to Lower Prescription Drug Costs that Harm Families
In response to public demand, today the House Subcommittee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, is holding a legislative hearing entitled, "Lower Drug Costs Now: Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care."
President’s Proposed American Families Plan a Great Step Toward Helping People Live Full, Healthy Lives
The American Families Plan would make permanent the American Rescue Plan’s increased ACA marketplace tax credits for people who buy their own insurance.
People with Substance Use Disorders Say Survival and Improved Quality of Life Are Top Priorities in New National Study
Results from first national study to ask patients about priority treatment outcomes suggest changes are needed in research, services and policy