Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Would Save 7,000 Lives Each Year ArticleSep 10, 2021 Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Would Save 7,000 Lives Each Year Sep 10, 2021 Emily Gee, Nicole Rapfogel
Build Back Better by Advancing Better Health, Equity, Family Well-Being, and Economic Recovery ArticleSep 23, 2021 Build Back Better by Advancing Better Health, Equity, Family Well-Being, and Economic Recovery Sep 23, 2021 Jill Rosenthal
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation ArticleAug 6, 2021 Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation Aug 6, 2021 Jill Rosenthal, Emily Gee, Maura Calsyn
H.R. 3 Could Save Patients Thousands of Dollars on Prescription Drugs ArticleJul 20, 2021 H.R. 3 Could Save Patients Thousands of Dollars on Prescription Drugs Jul 20, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, Maura Calsyn
Fact Sheet: Braidwood v. Becerra Case on Preventive Services Fact SheetMay 4, 2023 Fact Sheet: Braidwood v. Becerra Case on Preventive Services A ruling in the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act erodes access to zero-cost preventive care for millions of Americans. May 4, 2023 Natasha Murphy, Sam Hughes
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Benefit Millions of Seniors ArticleApr 26, 2023 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Benefit Millions of Seniors The first 10 drugs negotiated under the Inflation Reduction Act are likely to include treatments for chronic conditions—such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disorders—and be used by millions of beneficiaries. Apr 26, 2023 Nicole Rapfogel
The U.S. Needs a Federal Program To Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults ArticleApr 18, 2023 The U.S. Needs a Federal Program To Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults A Vaccines for Adults program is critical to expand vaccine access among uninsured adults and boost vaccination rates, therefore promoting equity and reducing health disparities. Apr 18, 2023 Marquisha Johns
What Recent Court Rulings on Mifepristone Mean for Abortion, Drug Safety, and the Politicization of the Courts ArticleApr 10, 2023 What Recent Court Rulings on Mifepristone Mean for Abortion, Drug Safety, and the Politicization of the Courts By moving to halt FDA approval of mifepristone, a judge in Texas takes aim at abortion access; upends the process for drug approvals; and undermines the legitimacy of the federal judiciary. Apr 10, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Maggie Jo Buchanan, Emily Gee
5 Actions the FDA Can Take To Reduce Heavy Metal Toxins in Baby Food ReportApr 4, 2023 5 Actions the FDA Can Take To Reduce Heavy Metal Toxins in Baby Food As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revises guidance for allowable levels of lead in baby food, further federal action is needed to protect all young children from environmental toxins in food products. Apr 4, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
CAP’s Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Lead Levels in Foods Marketed to Babies and Young Children Sign-On LetterMar 31, 2023 CAP’s Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Lead Levels in Foods Marketed to Babies and Young Children The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in response to the agency’s proposed draft guidance intended to reduce lead in foods marketed for infants and young children. Mar 31, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
CAP’s Comment on the EPA’s Proposed Soot Pollution Standards Sign-On LetterMar 29, 2023 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. Mar 29, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Auburn Bell, Sarah Millender
North Carolina’s Expansion of Medicaid Should Serve as an Inspiration to Other States ArticleMar 27, 2023 North Carolina’s Expansion of Medicaid Should Serve as an Inspiration to Other States North Carolina has approved Medicaid expansion—a move to bring in federal funds to bolster rural hospitals and increase resources for mental health. Mar 27, 2023 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel
The Biden administration must take a tougher stance on soot pollution In the NewsMar 9, 2023 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. Mar 9, 2023 The Hill Sarah Millender, Auburn Bell, Jill Rosenthal
Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts In the NewsMar 3, 2023 Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts Marina Zhavoronkova, Nicole Rapfogel, and Emily Gee argue that in order to address America's nursing shortage, policymakers must take measures to improve nurses' working conditions and keep them in the profession. Mar 3, 2023 The Hill Marina Zhavoronkova, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
Nonprofit Hospitals Can Improve Community Health Through Housing Investments ReportFeb 21, 2023 Nonprofit Hospitals Can Improve Community Health Through Housing Investments Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to provide community benefit; as part of this, they should do more to support the housing needs of the communities they serve. Feb 21, 2023 Marquisha Johns, Nicole Rapfogel
Empowering State Attorneys General To Fight Health Care Consolidation ReportFeb 16, 2023 Empowering State Attorneys General To Fight Health Care Consolidation To address hospital consolidation, improve competition, and protect consumers from higher health care costs, state legislatures should act to strengthen and support state attorneys general antitrust enforcement authority. Feb 16, 2023 Sam Hughes, Natasha Murphy