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Health Policy
Nicole Rapfogel is a research associate for Health Policy at American Progress. Prior to joining American Progress, she interned with the Field and Outreach team at Population Connection, where she organized and advocated for U.S. policy to advance global reproductive health and rights. She graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and global health. Her undergraduate research focused on contraceptive counseling and patient-provider communication.
New poverty, income, and health insurance data confirm that poverty is a policy choice.
Extending comprehensive coverage to the 2.2 million uninsured adults in the Medicaid coverage gap would lessen medical debt and lead to fewer evictions.
The Medicaid coverage gap, which leaves more than 2 million people uninsured, must be closed with a comprehensive, permanent solution.
Reconciliation is a critical opportunity to extend coverage to more than 2.2 million people who lack an affordable option for health insurance.
With intention, humility, and supportive policies, nonprofit hospitals can be key players in improving community health.
Three case studies illustrate how humility, collaboration, and community-driven processes are essential to impactful work.
Key legislative proposals, including drug price negotiation and inflation caps, would save consumers and businesses millions of dollars.
H.R. 3 would allow the government to negotiate drug prices, improving affordability for Medicare beneficiaries and people with private insurance.
Until the United States achieves a higher rate of immunity, the coronavirus remains a threat to public health and the nation’s economic recovery.
Heath reforms to expand coverage and lower costs can be designed to also address health inequities and disparities.
Federal and state policymakers must act to lower health insurance churn rates, improve continuity of care, and limit coverage gaps.
The president’s coronavirus plan will give states the guidance and resources they need to ramp up vaccine administration in efficient and equitable ways.