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Americans across the country are demanding a health care system that puts people first and works for everyone — and we're proud to join them. As a proud partner of @onenationovercharged.com we're sending a clear message: health care should be a right — not a luxury.

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we're celebrating AAPI communities and amplifying the health disparities that deserve our attention year-round.

Yesterday's advancement of the Fair Pricing Act by the New York State Senate Health Committee illustrated what happens when we come together in partnership to fight for consumers and working people — we make progress.

NEW ANALYSIS: A small number of big corporate hospital systems control the majority of hospital care — and they're charging whatever they want. We released an analysis on unchecked hospital consolidation and what Congress can do about it. Watch the breakdown of our key findings.

Our latest "Dissecting the Deepest Cuts" video breaks down who is most vulnerable to this change and how states can protect access to Medicaid.

Today, Nebraska becomes the first state to implement new Medicaid work reporting requirements — eight months before states are required to do so under the Republican health care cuts.

Watch @awright2care.bsky.social break down Grady's situation and what new barriers to care in the Republican health care cuts mean for Medicaid enrollees in our latest Health Policy on "The Pitt" video. ⬇️

In honor of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we sat down with Charles, founder of 4Kira4Moms, to hear how the system failed Kira, and why he has spent the last decade refusing to let her name become just a statistic.

With millions of Americans at risk of losing coverage due to Republican health care cuts, we're going to see more situations like Orlando's. In our new Health Policy on “The Pitt” video, @awright2care.bsky.social breaks down what the evidence says about coverage— and how we can fight for better.

HHS Secretary Kennedy is on Capitol Hill today to defend more proposed cuts to our health and HHS’s budget — but we haven’t forgotten that this Congress made the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history, and are threatening to do it again.

While in CO, Executive Director @awright2care.bsky.social caught up with Alex and Mannat of @cohealthaccess.bsky.social to talk about the potential impacts of a reconciliation 2.0 on Coloradans and Americans across the country, and what you can do to fight against these cuts.

The Black maternal health crisis is real. But the full story of Black maternal health is so much bigger.   For #BMHW26, we spoke with State Senator Ashlei Spivey of IBBG on centering Black women's joy, resistance, and healing — and how to turn community organizing into policy change.

In recognition of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, Deputy Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Tasha Dawson sat down with State Senator and Director of IBBG Ashlei Spivey, @underwood.house.gov & Charles Johnson from 4Kira4Moms for powerful conversations about Black maternal health.

Families USA Executive Director @awright2care.bsky.social caught up with @neappleseed.org Executive Director Becky Gould to talk about why this matters.

Colorado leads on Rx affordability — but SB26-140 threatens that progress. Watch Senior Director of Health Policy Sophia Tripoli testify against a bill that would shield a broad category of high-cost drugs from affordability review & drive up costs for CO families.

What happens when ICE agents show up in the emergency room? "The Pitt" answered it — and it's not just TV drama.   In our latest Health Policy on “The Pitt” episode, @awright2care.bsky.social reacts to Episode 11 and connects it to what immigrant families are actually living through right now.

We're continuing to explore health policy on "The Pitt"! 🏥   In this video, @awright2care.bsky.social breaks down medical debt — and it starts with Orlando revealing $100K in debt to his family in the ER.   #ThePitt #HealthPolicy #MedicalDebt #ThePittHBO #ThePittSeason2

🎬 NEW SERIES: Policy on "The Pitt"   Great storytelling takes abstract policy and turns it into something human. "The Pitt" is doing that every week — and @awright2care.bsky.social is breaking it down.   First up: S2E7, where a patient refuses treatment because he can't afford it.

Yesterday, we celebrated the retirement of Cheryl Fish-Parcham after 32 years of extraordinary service on behalf of health care consumers. 🧵

$24 billion in Medicaid funding is on the line. Do you know why? Watch episode 1 of our new series "Dissecting the Deepest Cuts" to find out.

At 20, Stan survived a 49-foot fall that left him with a complete spinal cord injury. For Stan, the ACA is what allows him to live independently, run his filmmaking business and access the care he needs to survive. #AffordableCareAct  #ACA16

Every year, opening her insurance renewal letter sent Amy into a cold sweat. As a self-employed diabetic, her premiums were closing in on $1,400 a month. Then the ACA changed everything. #AffordableCareAct #ACA16

Brick is a self-employed guitar teacher in Utah with a rare immune disease. His monthly infusions cost $12,500. Because of the ACA, Brick and his wife went from barely hanging on financially to buying their first home after 19 years. #AffordableCareAct #ACA16

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, the ACA has made it possible for Dawn to keep fighting. Not a single claim denied. Not a single doctor out of reach. #AffordableCareAct #ACA16

For 16 years the ACA has helped people with chronic conditions access the care they need without fear of losing coverage. For Amy, a type 1 diabetic since age 10, that protection has never been abstract. It shapes every single day. #AffordableCareAct #ACA16

At 25, Mina was diagnosed with cancer. One law kept her covered. One law saved her life. #ACA16 #AffordableCareAct

Happy 16th birthday to the #AffordableCareAct! 🎉

🚨If finalized, a rule proposed by the Trump Admin would allow ACA plans to offer worse coverage with weaker provider networks and fewer consumer protections than what is currently required under federal rules.

Senior Director of Government Relations Jen Taylor testified in front of the Maine Legislature in support of LD2196, a bill that would rein in health care costs and bring relief to Maine families.

President Trump’s State of the Union address showed a stark contrast between his vague promises to lower health care costs and his actual policies which have led to skyrocketing premiums and reduced access to health coverage for millions.   Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images 2026

President Trump’s State of the Union address showed a stark contrast between his vague promises to lower health care costs and his actual policies which have led to skyrocketing premiums and reduced access to health coverage for millions.   Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images 2026

On yesterday’s 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we were honored to have President and CEO of @ppact.org @alexismjpp.bsky.social speak on the importance of believing in our power and out organizing tyranny.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Capital Hilton for the start of #HAC2026! This year we have new registration kiosks, streamlining the check-in process. Just walk up to our registration area on the second floor and there will be someone there to assist you.

Our staff is hard at work preparing to welcome health advocates from across the country to our Health Action Conference where we’ll join together in partnership to fight to protect the future of our health. We hope to see you there!

📢 Thursday is the LAST day to enroll in health coverage for 2026 at healthcare.gov!    Follow along as Executive Director @awright2care.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know to enroll in health coverage before Thursday’s deadline.