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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 9h

We’re making sure healthcare is on the ballot. Watch this new video to hear from our Vice President of Policy & Gov Affairs on what our latest polling reveals about voter concerns this fall. Then take the #VoteLikeHealth pledge to bring YOUR top healthcare issues to the polls: lnkd.in/dbKWk9W7

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 28/09/2026

Maternal care is out of reach for too many women. Mothers like Latunya rely on programs like Medicaid to make care affordable where they live. But now, their access to that very care is being threatened. More Medicaid cuts = more closures = maternity deserts It's that simple.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 24/09/2026

People aren’t investments. Healthcare isn’t a cash machine. Communities aren’t commodities. We’re glad to see the Stop Wall Street Looting Act reintroduced today by @warren.senate.gov @pocan.house.gov @jayapal.house.gov @repgreglandsman.bsky.social to hold PE accountable to workers & individuals.

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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

States are moving fast on OBBBA Medicaid changes. A new guide from @communitycatalyst.org and @nhelp.bsky.social NHeLP helps advocates navigate oversight, identify advocacy strategies, and take action. By Kaylan Szafranski & Elizabeth Edwards. healthlaw.org/resource/sta...

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 23/09/2026

"Can you imagine going from a monthly premium of zero to $850?" That's what happened to Dina Rose Friedman, 64, after Republicans in Congress took away the ACA tax credits that kept her coverage affordable. "I remember freaking out."

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One Big Beautiful Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Election

The tax cuts in President Trump’s signature achievement were the Republicans’ answer to voters’ economic struggles, but its health care and food assistance cuts are taking a toll.

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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING LITIGATION NEWS 🚨@nhelp.bsky.social @democracyforward.org & our partners are fighting to protect people with diabetes, cancer, HIV, substance use disorders & disabling mental health conditions who rely on Medicaid care. Learn more! healthlaw.org/news/medicai...

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MAJOR MEDICAID LAWSUIT

Medicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health Conditions

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ZMelkova.bsky.social @zmelkova.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This November, I'm Voting Like My Health Depends On It because I believe health belongs on the ballot. Join me in taking the #VoteLikeHealth pledge. And let me know what issues are at the top of YOUR ballot this fall. share.commcat.io/s/fXFxXj1Z

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what-art101.bsky.social @what-art101.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This November, I'm Voting Like My Health Depends On It because I believe affordable healthcare belongs on the ballot. Join me in taking the #VoteLikeHealth pledge. And let me know what issues are at the top of YOUR ballot this fall. share.commcat.io/s/reR95oQF

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 22/09/2026

We heard from countless voters about why they’re going to #VoteLikeHealth this Nov. From ending medical debt & defending repro health, addressing hospital closures & expanding Medicaid insurance — everyone has a healthcare story. Now, the results are in. How do they compare to yours? Let us know!

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 21/09/2026

How can primary care teams make nutrition-based interventions work for the communities they serve? TMRW: Join @thepcc.org for a conversation w/ Brandon Wilson on the role of nutrition in primary care, what effective implementation looks like, & how teams are supporting patients’ health & wellbeing.

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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 18/09/2026

The new Contraceptive Access Maps we created with @powertodecide.bsky.social offer two ways to look at county-level birth control access across the US. Learn more: powertodecide.org/contraceptiv...

A map of the United States on a yellow background. White and magenta text says, "Access to birth control shouldn’t depend on where you live. 21.4 million women of reproductive age in the U.S. live in contraceptive access gaps." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

A map of the United States on a yellow background. In white text, "contraceptive access gaps" are defined as, "Counties where there are more women in need of low- or no-cost contraception than local clinics can serve." Power to Decide and Guttmacher logos appear in the bottom left corner.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 18/09/2026

NEW: Recent USPSTF appointments raise questions about the future of evidence-based preventive care. “The USPSTF is a major player affecting the health & pocketbooks of everyone,” says Shaina Goodman, Community Catalyst’s VP of Policy and Gov Affairs. Read more: communitycatalyst.org/news/overhau...

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Overhaul of Key Federal Health Panel Could Erode Public Health, Affordability in Favor of Political Ideology - Community Catalyst

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2026  Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org   BOSTON, MA — Following the news that

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 17/09/2026

When this Kentucky family man worked in the mines, he was able to cover costs through his employers insurance. Even though that meant hundreds of dollars a month for co-pays & OOP costs. Thanks to Medicaid, that’s now one less worry for Brandon. “If it wasn’t for that, I don’t know what we do."

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 17/09/2026

Home and community-based services help people with disabilities and older adults live and age in their communities. A recent federal court case could threaten key protections for community integration. Our new blog breaks down what happened and what advocates can do: pulse.ly/imzrgqcrwu

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 16/09/2026

What if nonprofit & business leaders aren't speaking diff languages — they just haven't learned to translate? Our Pres & CEO Linda Goler Blount calls it “bilingual leadership”: making a moral & a business case w/o diluting either. Read more on @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91607370/bil...

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Bilingual leadership: The business case and the moral case

Steps to get nonprofits and business leaders to speak each other’s language.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 15/09/2026

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! What better time to consider what healthcare issues will shape your vote? Share what matters most — from healthcare costs & Rx drugs to insurance affordability, hospital closures, medical debt, & more. Take our quick poll: pulse.ly/ouna4pi10d

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 14/09/2026

Affordable, accessible, accountable. That's exactly how your healthcare should be... but is it? Election Day is in 50 days. We're asking our candidates: how will you make healthcare work for us? Because no one should have to prove their worth, fight red tape, or meet a quota to access basic care.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11/09/2026

Public hospitals are already under growing financial pressure. Reducing public revenue could make it harder to keep essential care available. Our partners at @floridapolicy.bsky.social break down which proposed property tax changes in FL are on the ballot this November — and what's at stake.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10/09/2026

Political volatility can make it tempting to focus on the next election, the next crisis or the next fight. But durable change requires something deeper: relationships, trust, and community infrastructure. 💡 That’s how we build power that lasts beyond any single political cycle.

Dark purple background with light text that reads: “You can look at people through the lens of the problem or you can look at the problem through the lens of people. You want to choose the lens of people." Quote is attributed to Linda Goler Blount, President & CEO of Community Catalyst. A photograph of Linda is included in the bottom right side of the screen, she's smiling and standing with her arms crossed, wearing a yellow dress.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 04/09/2026

Reproductive health covers a wide range of services, from birth control and abortion to pap smears and uterine fibroid treatment. And Medicaid covers them. Have you ever used Medicaid to support your reproductive or maternal health journey? We want to hear from you: pulse.ly/ej1zks6fxt

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 03/09/2026

Sahida faced a surprise $8,000 hospital bill after her husband’s epilepsy diagnosis. She fought back — and now helps others do the same. Her story made its way to Congress. Meet Sahida and see why the movement to #VoteLikeHealth is growing as elections near: pulse.ly/ih5e0ohncd

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 31/08/2026

Healthcare costs don’t just show up on medical bills. They show up in debt, skipped care, red tape, and impossible choices. This election, we’re asking voters to make healthcare a priority with the launch of a new campaign. Take the #VoteLikeHealth pledge: pulse.ly/gu7ptnffbz

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Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

2 out of 3 Black and Latino families in Massachusetts can't cover a $400 emergency expense. 33% of Black families and 40% of Hispanic families have zero or negative net wealth. Yet we handed billionaires TRILLIONS in tax breaks. And cut Medicaid, SNAP, and Pell Grants.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 28/08/2026

Of the 1,300+ hospitals in the U.S. that receive tax breaks in order to pass charity care on to their communities, 3 out of 4 are falling short of that promise. Meanwhile, 4 in 10 adults carry medical debt. It's time to hold these non-profit hospitals accountable: pulse.ly/qoruamd16c

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 24/08/2026

When this pastor noticed medical debt was taking over his congregation, he raised funds to forgive the debt. He may call it a “Band-Aid” solution, but for this act of charity is life changing. Now, he's calling for surgical intervention on our healthcare system: communitycatalyst.org/stories/long...

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Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We can't fund childcare. We can't keep rural hospitals open. We can't lower drug prices. But apparently, we CAN give the rich a $100 BILLION capital gains indexing tax break? Almost all of it flows to the top 1%. Pay attention.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 21/08/2026

Last call: Voting for SXSW 2027 closes on Sunday. Help bring our “Stories as Power: Advocacy in the AI & Digital Age” panel to the main stage. At a time when AI & misinfo are reshaping how people find & trust data, storytelling has never been more important. Vote here: pulse.ly/2tfueimiix

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 20/08/2026

Tribal leadership is helping expand access to oral health care. Dental therapists, pioneered in the U.S. by Alaska Native communities, are now authorized in 14 states — advancing policies to bring care closer, make it more cost effective & improve oral health for all. Learn more: dentaltherapy.org

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 19/08/2026

Imagine having 3 insurance plans and still waiting 3 years for one coverage dispute to be resolved. That’s what Lauren faced after her daughter’s kidney transplant. Families in crisis shouldn’t have to become full-time insurance coordinators. Read Lauren's story

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Lauren's Story: When You Have Three Kinds of Coverage and Still Can't Get a Straight Answer - Community Catalyst

Lauren is a New Jersey mom whose daughter, Stephanie, lives with five life-threatening conditions and autism. Stephanie has private insurance as her primary coverage and Medicaid as secondary — and fo...

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 14/08/2026

4 in 10 births are covered by Medicaid.🤰🏾 That makes it the largest source of funding for pregnancy-related care in the U.S. For parents like Bria, Medicaid was a "huge relief." If you or someone you know has used Medicaid for maternal care, we want to hear from you: pulse.ly/lwrxepkvhr

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 13/08/2026

Currently 26 states + D.C. reimburse doulas via Medicaid. But as we see in VA, benefits on paper don't always translate to coverage in practice. For Black women 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes — and for 64% whose births are covered by Medicaid — access/coverage is life saving.

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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 13/08/2026

The Trump admin has officially blocked gender-affirming care funding for children on Medicaid and CHIP. It's “not about following the science. It’s about promoting this administration’s anti-transgender agenda,” said Ma'ayan Anafi at @nwlc.org. From me: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Trump administration finalizes rule to end federal support for gender-affirming care

Move blocking funds through Medicaid and Chip to make it harder for vulnerable children to get healthcare, experts say

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10/08/2026

We’re headed to the SXSW 2027 community vote! Vote for Community Catalyst’s panel, Stories as Power: Advocacy in the AI & Digital Age, exploring how lived experience + technology can build power and public trust. Help health justice get to the main stage: Vote by 8/23: pulse.ly/adevjom4wn

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 07/08/2026

Terry lost his wife to cancer — then faced the crushing weight of medical debt. He shared his story with us, and his voice helped spark change: Atrium Health forgave his debt. Stories can move systems. True to his late wife, Terry stayed in the fight: communitycatalyst.org/stories/chan...

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 05/08/2026

"Why we all can't have insurance as good as Medi-Cal, I don't know," says Crystal. She, like millions of Californians, relied on the state Medicaid program for affordable coverage. Progress isn't a given: it requires protection. Share your Medicaid story: act.communitycatalyst.org/a/why-medica...

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 04/08/2026

Better messaging can build broader support for health justice. Because most people agree: the healthcare system is broken. Our new guide shares research-backed strategies to persuade and activate decision makers to take real action. Download the toolkit: communitycatalyst.org/resource/unl...

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Unlocking Influence: A Messaging Guide for Persuading & Activating Decision Makers - Community Catalyst

From September 2025 to April 2026, Community Catalyst convened partners working on either medical debt or out-of-pocket

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 03/08/2026

Most people under 65 y.o. who are on Medicaid are already working. Meredith is one of them. Thanks to Medicaid, she was able to leave her job to start a nonprofit that helps unhoused women & children. “The Medicaid programs allows for innovation,” Meredith says. W/o fear of losing access to care.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 01/08/2026

86,000 & counting. New CMS regulations to enact strict work requirements for people w/ Medicaid have brought a wave of public backlash. Shaina Goodman, Community Catalyst VP of Policy & Government Affairs, calls the volume of comments a clear “warning signal.” communitycatalyst.org/news/overwhe...

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Overwhelming Public Comments on Medicaid Work Requirements Raise Concerns About Implementation - Community Catalyst

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2026  Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org   More than 86,000

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 30/07/2026

In response to reports that hospitals are seeing more uninsured patients, Community Catalyst's Shaina Goodman says: "What we are seeing is the result of both harmful action & inaction from Congress that has exacerbated the affordability crisis in healthcare." communitycatalyst.org/news/spike-i...

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 29/07/2026

Join the @onenationovercharged.com movement with a special event tonight! If you agree our healthcare system needs a big change, tune in at 8pm ET for an hour of collective action, featuring stories, special celebrity guests, national leaders, & more. See you there: pulse.ly/xapmjaoz4m

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 27/07/2026

ICYMI: Last month, CT passed one of the nation's strongest laws protecting patients from predatory medical credit cards. 66K of these accounts exist in the state. It's a major win — & proof that states can lead on affordability. See how we're doing it: communitycatalyst.org/posts/how-co...

Faded group photo of advocates and partners on the steps of the Capitol in D.C. during a medical debt day of action. In the foreground, a woman wearing sunglasses and holding a sign that says "Act now to end medical debt" stands facing the viewer. Dark orange text reads "Victory: How one state took on predatory medical credit cards — and we won."

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 22/07/2026

At a time when healthcare affordability anxiety is higher than ever, these numbers don't capture the millions of self-employed workers, people between jobs, gig workers, or those with multiple jobs who rely on Medicaid. We deserve a healthcare system that works for people, not the other way around.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 21/07/2026

Families are drowning in health care costs that force people like Cassenda to choose between her daughter's diabetes care and household utilities. We’re joining partners and advocates across the country to demand action on health care affordability: #LowerHealthCareCostsNow

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 21/07/2026

Are you ready to fight for lower healthcare costs and a system that puts people over profits? You’re invited to the One Nation, Overcharged Virtual Rally on July 29. Sign up today. pulse.ly/pckasbf61l @onenationovercharged.com

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 16/07/2026

Health care is the #1 issue for voters in America today, because it impacts all of us. When Republicans cut $1 trillion from health care, they made life-saving care more expensive and harder to access. With our national Sick of It! campaign, we’re holding them accountable.

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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 16/07/2026

The Trump administration is once again weaponizing the gov't to make immigrants afraid to seek health care & other federal programs. This new rule sows fear & chaos to ultimately reshape America into a country where only the few who are white and ultra-wealthy are welcome.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 16/07/2026

NEW: DHS weaponizes confusion in "public charge" rule. "These policies will increase fear in immigrant communities, keep people from accessing care they qualify for, make communities sicker, & push increased costs onto everyone." — Community Catalyst VP of Policy & Gvt Affairs, Shaina Goodman

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 16/07/2026

This weekend, people across the world will be watching the World Cup Finals. Forty-eight teams competed, only one can win. ⚽️ Almost every one of those teams share something surprising in common: they come from a country with universal healthcare for its citizens. The only exception? The U.S.

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 16/07/2026

📍Today we're in D.C. with @protectourcare.org and partners to say we're #SickOfIt. Families deserve healthcare they can afford — not higher costs, coverage losses, and hospital closures. Our VP of Policy & Government Affairs, Shaina Goodman, is on the ground calling for action. #FixHealthCareNow

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