You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals ReportOctober 23, 2026 You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower families to make healthy choices. Oct 23, 2026 Neera Tanden, Topher Spiro, Anne Knapke, 2 More Jill Rosenthal, Kierra B. Jones
What Happens When Domestic Violence Survivors Lose Health Coverage? ArticleOctober 13, 2026 What Happens When Domestic Violence Survivors Lose Health Coverage? Health coverage is part of a vital safety net for people experiencing domestic violence. Cuts to Medicaid and changes to ACA marketplace coverage could make it harder for these survivors to receive and maintain care. Oct 13, 2026 Kierra B. Jones
A $500 Check Will Not Solve the Health Care Premium Crisis ArticleSeptember 17, 2026 A $500 Check Will Not Solve the Health Care Premium Crisis President Trump’s proposed $500 check cannot make up for thousands of dollars in higher marketplace premiums. Sep 17, 2026 Brian Keyser, Natasha Murphy
How To Design State Health Care Funds To Meet the Needs of Transgender Patients ReportSeptember 16, 2026 How To Design State Health Care Funds To Meet the Needs of Transgender Patients Policymakers can alleviate the harmful impacts of federal funding cuts to transgender health care by establishing state and local health funds to preserve access to transition-related care. Sep 16, 2026 Haley Norris
Defending LGBTQI+ Health: Fostering Equitable Treatment ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Defending LGBTQI+ Health: Fostering Equitable Treatment LGBTQI+ people lack access to safe, quality health care. States can take immediate steps to improve their health systems to better serve LGBTQI+ patients. Sep 15, 2026 Caleb Smith, Haley Norris
The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation ReportSeptember 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation A new proposed rule from the Trump administration would subject all federally funded grants and research to politically motivated decision-making, as well as violate the laws governing agency rulemaking and the constitutional rights of Americans. Sep 15, 2026 Jill Rosenthal, Sara Partridge, Devon Ombres, 3 More Haley Norris, Mariam Rashid, Ryan Mulholland
CAP Comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance ArticleJuly 21, 2026 CAP Comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing its proposed rule on federal financial assistance, arguing that it would prohibit agencies from exercising their statutorily defined powers to independently set grant conditions and funding rules for federal funding programs. Jul 21, 2026 Jill Rosenthal, Sara Partridge, Devon Ombres, 3 More Haley Norris, Mariam Rashid, Ryan Mulholland
What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In the NewsJune 30, 2026 What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In an op-ed for Devex, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that recent screwworm and Ebola outbreaks demonstrate how, by defunding global health systems, the Trump administration undermines American public safety. Jun 30, 2026 Devex Daniele Nyirandutiye
What Is the Most Significant Gap in the Social Safety Net for American Families? In the NewsJune 27, 2026 What Is the Most Significant Gap in the Social Safety Net for American Families? In a symposium for NOTUS, Emily Gee argues that health insurance is by far the biggest social safety net gap American families face. Jun 27, 2026 NOTUS Emily Gee
On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind ArticleJune 25, 2026 On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind One year after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks. Jun 25, 2026 Amina Khalique, Natasha Murphy
Public Health Is About to Get Sicker In the NewsJune 22, 2026 Public Health Is About to Get Sicker In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Mariam Rashid argues that a federal rule stripping nursing, public health, and social work degrees of their “professional” status effectively guts America’s disease defense systems. Jun 22, 2026 The Contrarian Mariam Rashid, Dr. Perry N. Halikitis
Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers VideoJune 15, 2026 Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers This video highlights the experience of Alondra, an emergency department registered nurse and DACA recipient who has to cross state lines to work as a nurse because of state licensing barriers. Her story illustrates both the obstacles facing DACA nurses and the vital role they play in strengthening America's nursing workforce. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
America Is Running Out of Nurses, and DACA Recipients Are Helping Provide Critical Care to Communities Despite Threats of Deportation From the Trump Administration ReportJune 15, 2026 America Is Running Out of Nurses, and DACA Recipients Are Helping Provide Critical Care to Communities Despite Threats of Deportation From the Trump Administration Through in-depth interviews with three registered nurses who have DACA, this report examines the vital contributions of DACA nurses to the health care workforce amid a growing national nursing shortage. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Ebola outbreak requires multifaceted response In the NewsJune 1, 2026 Ebola outbreak requires multifaceted response In an op-ed published by Semafor Africa, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that containing the Ebola outbreak will require massive mobilization—along the lines of what USAID used to help provide. Jun 1, 2026 Semafor Africa Daniele Nyirandutiye
How Federal Attacks on Diversity and Inclusion Policies Have Dismantled Public Health Infrastructure and Threaten National Health Security ReportJune 1, 2026 How Federal Attacks on Diversity and Inclusion Policies Have Dismantled Public Health Infrastructure and Threaten National Health Security Federal executive orders targeting initiatives that seek to ensure diversity and equity for all are systematically dismantling America's public health infrastructure—cutting research, surveillance systems, and workforce programs while raising costs and putting national health security at risk. Jun 1, 2026 Mariam Rashid, Perry N. Halkitis
Auto-enrollment in Medicare Advantage isn’t a nudge. It’s a trap In the NewsMay 7, 2026 Auto-enrollment in Medicare Advantage isn’t a nudge. It’s a trap In an op-ed published by Fortune, Brian Keyser sounds the alarm on the dangers of Medicare Advantage auto-enrollment. May 7, 2026 Fortune Brian Keyser
Democrats are split on healthcare. But voters need immediate relief In the NewsMay 6, 2026 Democrats are split on healthcare. But voters need immediate relief In an op-ed published by MS NOW, Neera Tanden and Topher Spiro explain why addressing the cost-of-living crisis head-on is the only way to reengage a voter base that literally cannot afford to wait. May 6, 2026 MS NOW Neera Tanden, Topher Spiro
Resumen ejecutivo: Una Declaración de Derechos del Paciente para reducir los costos de la atención médica Hoja informativaApril 7, 2026 Resumen ejecutivo: Una Declaración de Derechos del Paciente para reducir los costos de la atención médica El plan de CAP limitaría los aumentos injustificados de las primas, reduciría los deducibles al frenar los precios hospitalarios atípicos, y sustituiría la autorización previa por una revisión clínica independiente y basada en la evidencia, con el fin de reducir los costos de atención médica y ampliar el acceso oportuno a la atención. Apr 7, 2026 Topher Spiro, Neera Tanden, Natasha Murphy, 3 More Neda Ashtari, Kierra B. Jones, Brian Keyser
A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs ReportApril 7, 2026 A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs CAP's plan would deliver immediate relief on premiums, deductibles, and insurance denials. Apr 7, 2026 Topher Spiro, Neera Tanden, Natasha Murphy, 3 More Neda Ashtari, Kierra B. Jones, Brian Keyser
Executive Summary: A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs Fact SheetApril 7, 2026 Executive Summary: A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs CAP’s plan would limit unjustified premium increases; reduce deductibles by reining in outlier hospital prices; and replace prior authorization with independent, evidence-based clinical review to lower health care costs and increase access to timely care. Apr 7, 2026 Topher Spiro, Neera Tanden, Natasha Murphy, 3 More Neda Ashtari, Kierra B. Jones, Brian Keyser
Does Medicare Still Cover Durable Medical Equipment? Fact SheetMarch 26, 2026 Does Medicare Still Cover Durable Medical Equipment? Yes—but the six-month Medicare enrollment moratorium does apply to certain DME suppliers. Here’s what it means for people who rely on DME. Mar 26, 2026 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
Escaping the Medigap Trap: A Path to Real Choice in Medicare ReportMarch 13, 2026 Escaping the Medigap Trap: A Path to Real Choice in Medicare How flawed enrollment rules trap Medicare beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans—and what policymakers can do about it. Mar 13, 2026 Brian Keyser, Neda Ashtari
The Cost of Measles? The Health of Our Families and Communities. In the NewsFebruary 9, 2026 The Cost of Measles? The Health of Our Families and Communities. In an op-ed published by U.S. News & World Report, Jill Rosenthal breaks down the real economic cost of measles and how to mitigate it. Feb 9, 2026 U.S. News & World Report Jill Rosenthal
How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health ReportFebruary 4, 2026 How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants that increase the likelihood of lifelong health concerns—such as asthma, autism, ADHD, and cancer—while undercutting the administration’s own “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Feb 4, 2026 Cathleen Kelly, Jill Rosenthal, Jasia Smith
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.