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Media professionals have the power to bring critical issues of health justice to the forefront of public consciousness. In this section, we encourage reporters, writers, and media experts to explore and share stories that highlight the challenges and victories in the fight for equitable healthcare access. Your narratives can spark change, influence policy, and inspire collective action towards a more just health system. We invite you to delve into the pressing issues of health equity, amplify the voices of those impacted, and join us in advocating for a healthier, fairer world. Your storytelling is a potent tool for advocacy and reform.

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Unwinding Continuous Medicaid – The post-pandemic unwinding of continuous Medicaid coverage is one of the most significant healthcare stories in years. Check out our storytellers, explainer videos, and our data dashboard, and reach out to speak to one of our experts.

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Medicaid expansion, public health and healthcare access in Florida, Medicaid expansion ballot initiative, maternal health, immigrant health

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FHJP’s Lynn Hearn quoted on the procedural shortcomings of the Medicaid unwind.

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FHJP's Lynn Hearn quoted on the challenges with the Medicaid unwind.

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Data released by the @CMSGov show that 1,458,792 Florida residents signed up for insurance coverage through the “Marketplace” for 2025.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/florida-leads-the-nation-in-obamacare-sign-ups-as-republicans-fight-medicaid-expansion/ar-AA1vjZwB

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Read the report "The Impacts of Florida’s SB 1718 on Immigrants’ Well-Being" through the link below:
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/research/florida-immigration-policies.aspx

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In an updated series of fact sheets, NHeLP outlines the importance of Medicaid related to various populations groups and services Medicaid covers.

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