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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Last week, Congress passed, and the president signed, legislation that will cut #Medicaid and alter how coverage is accessed through the #healthinsurance marketplaces. This is a turning point—not the end of the story.

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Barry Scholl @barryscholl.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

New state health system scorecard shows the gains across the country over the past decade -- and how much we stand to lose.

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Barry Scholl @barryscholl.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

They don't work, and people suffer. See the potential impact on your state.

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

As someone who has spent my career in health care, I know what’s at stake when we dismantle systems that protect people’s lives. The recent HHS layoffs risk undoing years of progress. Find my full thoughts over on the @commonwealthfund.org blog.

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Making America Healthy

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A single medical bill shouldn’t cost someone their financial future. No one should be denied a home loan because they experienced a crisis that left them with #medicaldebt. A rule that stops lenders from penalizing people for medical bills is on hold, despite bipartisan support.

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The Federal Rule on Medical Debt

Federal and state policymakers have several options to expand coverage and take action to help reduce medical debt and its impact on patients.

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

You may know that every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance & care thanks to #Medicaid. But many Americans don’t know this. Part of my work involves helping people understand how #healthcare & health policies work, or don’t work. To that end, I'm asking you to share this explainer video.

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What Is Medicaid?

Every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance and health care thanks to Medicaid. In fact, it’s the single-largest health insurer in America — and co...

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The Commonwealth Fund @commonwealthfund.org · 24/01/2025

You might know that every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance and health care thanks to #Medicaid. But most Americans don’t know this. Please take a moment to watch our short video explaining how the Medicaid works & who it helps, and please consider sharing it with your people!

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What Is Medicaid?

YouTube video by The Commonwealth Fund

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

In rural America, Medicaid is more than health insurance—it’s a bridge to care and stability for millions. To get a better sense of the role #Medicaid plays in rural communities—and the stakes if funding is cut--see this piece by @joanalker1.bsky.social and @edwincpark.bsky.social.

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Medicaid’s Role in Small Towns and Rural Areas

Key Findings Non-elderly adults and children in small towns and rural areas are more likely than those living in metro areas to rely on Medicaid/CHIP for their health insurance. As a consequence, r…

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Medicaid is more than a safety net—it’s a lifeline for 72 million Americans. See this explainer to learn how #Medicaid expansion improves health for our neighbors, reduces disparities, and strengthens state economies. A must-read for anyone committed to #healthequity.

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What Is Medicaid’s Value?

This explainer discusses the value of Medicaid to its many beneficiaries.

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Change will require courage…

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Joseph Betancourt @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Landing here today, happy to join as @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social supporting @commonwealthfund.org

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Sara Collins @sararcollins.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Our new survey out today finds nearly one in four U.S. working age adults have health coverage all year but are underinsured, facing high out-of-pocket costs or deductibles relative to their income that lead many to skip needed care or take on medical debt. www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...

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The State of Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.

This brief presents findings from the Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey to describe the state of Americans’ health insurance coverage in 2024.

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Barry Scholl @barryscholl.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Just letting everyone know you can read findings from the new report, and other Commonwealth Fund research @commonwealthfund.bsky.social

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Barry Scholl @barryscholl.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

New survey: Among underinsured Americans, 66% have employer-sponsored health plans with out-of-pocket costs so high it keeps many from accessing needed care. Said another way, many people with health coverage still cannot afford health care in the U.S. www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...

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The State of Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.

This brief presents findings from the Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey to describe the state of Americans’ health insurance coverage in 2024.

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