I am so excited to hear this amazing panel speak on how digital media can catalyze activism tomorrow at the CBCF Inc.’s annual conference. Social and digital media are powerful tools to shift thinking and inspire action in a time where so much happens online.

Congress is back in session, and the ACA subsidies need to be extended past 2025. This financial help drove historic health coverage gains, with Marketplace enrollment rising from 11 million in 2020 to 21 million this year. We can’t let this successful policy expire!

I wrote about some good news in the health policy space for RWJF’s Culture of Health blog: five new federal rules have made healthcare more inclusive! RWJF engaged in the rulemaking process to advocate for health equity - learn how: rwjf.ws/IvJzMr

Policies that support children not only help create a country where every kid gets the best opportunity to grow up healthy, but also save our government money in the long run. Read this great breakdown of how from Urban Institute: urban.org/research/publi…

Losing health coverage can mean losing independence – especially for those with disabilities. I hope to see states work to make enrollment simpler for their Medicaid programs to stop harmful interruptions like those in this story. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

California has one of the lowest maternal mortality rates in the country — and their Surgeon General, Dr. Diana E. Ramos, just released a plan to lower that rate even further. There's a lot to learn from their approach to improving maternal health: calmatters.org/health/2024/09…

It’s fantastic to see health coverage rates improve, but disappointing to see poverty rates remain stagnant because of Congress’ inaction on policies like the expanded Child Tax Credit, which we know work. It's time to prioritize families and pass the expanded CTC!

More than 2 million Texans–most of them children–abruptly lost Medicaid coverage last year, in a rushed move by the Texas state government. Texas policymakers need to expand Medicaid and lower barriers to care in the state. texastribune.org/2024/09/26/tex…

🚨Only 14 days left until election day🚨 Have you made a plan to vote? If you have, reach out to family, friends and neighbors and make sure they have too!

Wisconsin is one of the last 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid. That needs to change. Expanding Medicaid is not only an equitable policy move, it is a smart economic choice, potentially saving WI $1.7 billion in two years.

Did you know the Affordable Care Act (ACA) made breast cancer screenings free for those with private insurance? Early detection can be life saving, and thanks to this policy, it’s more accessible now than ever before. #BreastCancerAwareness

We all deserve clean water. And while the EPA’s goal to require removal of all lead pipes by 2031 may seem ambitious, communities across the country are showing that we can do this.

Here’s some good news for the middle of your week: @hhsgov approved Medicaid and CHIP coverage of traditional Indigenous healthcare practices in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon. 🎉 npr.org/sections/shots…

Research shows diversity improves health care for everyone. Physicians of color are more likely to serve in underserved areas, and all clinicians benefit from diverse learning environments. The ban on race-conscious admissions is a threat to us all. milbank.org/quarterly/arti…

I voted! ✔️ Every election I’m proud to exercise my right to vote and this year is no different. Voting gives us a voice in critical decisions that affect our health, our community, our schools and our environment. Make sure to vote today.

Illness or injury can turn your life upside down — for some, even causing the loss of their home. Oregon is using Medicaid funds to provide housing assistance so residents with low income can recover in peace. I hope to see more policies like this! oregonlive.com/health/2024/10…

"Systems are not machines. They are made up of people." This hopeful piece from Lauren Smith beautifully explains how our systems developed the racial injustices we experience, plus how we can fix them. rwjf.org/en/insights/bl…

Extending ACA subsidies will help *4 million* people keep their healthcare & reduce costs for millions more. The next step - make these subsidies permanent to give families the stability they deserve. cbpp.org/research/healt…

Against the backdrop of an abortion ban, it's heartening to see community leaders in Louisiana implementing creative solutions to better serve the mental health needs of pregnant people and new mothers. statnews.com/2024/10/25/lou…