NEWS Trial on Medicaid Unwind Wraps Up

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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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Alison Yager

Executive Director

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

Lynn Hearn

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Medicaid unwind, child health coverage, senior health access issues

Katy DeBriere

Legal Director

Medicaid law, litigation

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Stories, community engagement

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Ultimately, our work is about people.
By familiarizing yourself with the stories of those who lack access to healthcare, you can be a stronger advocate for policy change.
If you have clients who might want to share their stories here, please contact us.

Medicaid Expansion STORIES

Rosalaine

Medicaid | The Lived Experience

Belci Encinosa, L.C.S.W.

Elder Health

Antonia

Care for Uninsured

Miriam

Long-Term Care

Thelma and Hortense

Immigrant Health

Mark

The #maternalhealth crisis is multifactorial but without access to hospitals #birth centers and providers, American families are stuck
➡️ longer drives
➡️ more preterm birth
➡️ less #prenatalcare

@MarchofDimes maternity care desert report out today

The 2024 Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts in the US report reveals that over 35% of counties are considered maternity care deserts. This means that in 1,104 US counties, there is not a single birthing facility or obstetric clinician. Learn more: http://marchofdimes.org/mcdr

Advanced Premium Tax Credits have
allowed millions of people to:

✅Get health coverage
✅Go to the doctor
✅Access preventive care

But are set to expire in 2025. We need
members of Congress to
#MakeAPTCsPermanent.

The Center for Thriving Communities is thrilled to invite you to an exciting training opportunity in Miami on Monday, 9/16 and in Jacksonville on Tuesday, 9/17 to learn how social connections impact our mental health and overall well-being! Scan the QR code to register!

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