Sarah Millender is a research assistant for Health Policy at American Progress. Previously, she worked at AcademyHealth, where she supported a number of initiatives to move knowledge into action in health care. Millender also interned on Capitol Hill in the office of Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) and at Healthwatch Hackney, a U.K. nonprofit where she supported patient engagement and outreach projects. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2020 from Grinnell College, where she majored in history and political science with a concentration in policy studies.
CAP’s Comment on EPA’s Proposed Regulation on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water
The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency on the agency’s proposed rule to regulate forever chemicals in drinking water.
CAP’s Comment on the EPA’s Proposed Soot Pollution Standards
The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the agency’s proposed rule on soot pollution standards.
The Biden administration must take a tougher stance on soot pollution
Sarah Millender, Auburn Bell, and Jill Rosenthal have published a new op-ed in The Hill urging the Biden administration to strengthen standards on soot pollution.
How States Can Build Bridges by Smoothing Medicaid-to-Marketplace Coverage Transitions
To minimize the disruption of health insurance churn, particularly for low-income people, state policymakers should take action to ease enrollment transitions between Medicaid and marketplace coverage.
Stronger Standards on Soot Pollution Are Critical for Public Health and Environmental Justice
The Biden administration must institute stronger soot pollution standards to reverse inaction by Trump, strengthen public health, and protect environmental justice communities.
Policy options that reduce spending and support quality, while preserving coverage, affordability, and care access for seniors, can improve the value of Medicare.
