CHILDREN'S CHAT The Role of Medicaid in Rural Communities July 14, 2020 // Author: Shery Gergis, TJC Health Policy and Advocacy Intern There are significant challenges for individuals residing in rural America. Rural residents are less likely to be employed and
CHILDREN'S CHAT How Medicaid Expansion Could Decrease Child Maltreatment July 14, 2020 // Author: Shery Gergis, TJC Health Policy and Advocacy Intern In the United States, child maltreatment is a substantial and pervasive issue that has long-lasting effects. Roughly 2.9 million
Oklahoma voters approve Medicaid expansion as coronavirus cases climb Jul. 1, 2020 | Rachel Roubein | Politico Constituents in Oklahoma voted on a ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in their state, creating an amendment to the state's constitution. Read original story. More Stories
Trump administration reverses health protections for transgender people Jun. 12, 2020 | Guardian staff and agencies | Guardian The Trump administration rolled back rules that maintain anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQIA people. Read original story. More Stories
TennCare postpartum insurance expansion axed in governor's new budget proposal Jun. 5, 2020 | Brett Kelman | Tennessean "This tiny little budget item would have been an opportunity to put his money where his mouth is in terms of valuing black lives,” Johnson said. “We know that without these programs we are going
