Logan Prescott

Spending cuts, immigration, and Medicaid are hot topics in Washington right now. This environment has allowed misinformation to spread quickly, especially on social media. Many myths are circulating about immigrants, Latinos, and Medicaid, creating confusion among the public. One common claim is that Latinos who use Medicaid, a program designed for low-income individuals and those … Read more

California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, has borrowed $3.4 billion from the state’s general fund to manage rising healthcare costs for its 15 million low-income and disabled residents. This borrowing comes as the state faces increasing expenses, particularly due to surging prescription drug prices and a rise in enrollment among newly eligible seniors and undocumented … Read more

The debate over potential cuts to Medicaid has sparked intense discussions in Congress, with leaders from both parties accusing each other of dishonesty. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries recently claimed that a Republican budget proposal could lead to the largest Medicaid cuts in U.S. history, asserting that Republicans are not being transparent about the consequences … Read more

La administración Trump ha propuesto importantes cambios a la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA), conocidos como Obamacare, en un intento de reducir el fraude en el programa. Anunciados el 10 de marzo, estos cambios han generado preocupaciones entre expertos que advierten que podrían dificultar la inscripción de consumidores en planes de … Read more

On February 9, news broke that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a key agency for consumer rights, was shutting down. This announcement sent shockwaves through the community of people dealing with medical debt, including Lara Ceccarelli, who works at American Financial Solutions, a nonprofit credit counseling agency. Lara spends her days helping clients who … Read more

Kirk Vartan is feeling the pinch of rising health insurance costs. He pays over $2,000 each month for a high-deductible plan from Blue Shield through Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace. He opted for this plan to keep his wife’s doctor, even though cheaper options were available. “It’s for the two of us, and … Read more

In 2017, when Republicans in Congress tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act and cut Medicaid, many doctors, hospitals, and patient advocates came together to fight back. Fast forward to today, and two major groups—the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Health Care Association (AHCA), which represents nursing homes—are taking a quieter approach as … Read more

The Trump administration has proposed significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to tackle fraud in the program. Officials announced these changes on Monday, highlighting that they could make it more difficult for consumers to enroll in health coverage. This could lead to a decrease in the number of people signing up for … Read more

Jennifer Pahlka, the founder of Code for America, has been a key figure in the civic tech movement, which aims to improve government services through design and technology. Her organization made significant strides in enhancing public access to government data and services. One notable achievement was revamping California’s food assistance program application, cutting the process … Read more

In the ongoing debate over Medicaid funding cuts, language has become a powerful tool for both sides. Many Republican lawmakers are using loaded terms to sway public opinion against the popular health program, which serves millions of low-income Americans. Critics argue that this choice of words is misleading and aims to turn public sentiment against … Read more