by Chery Manon Espinal | Dec 6, 2022 | Promoting Coverage for MCH, Pulse Newsletters
By Atyya Chaudhry, Senior Program Manager, Health Systems Transformation, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) The national uninsured rate reached an all-time low of 8 percent in early 2022. The increase in coverage is partly attributable...
by Eden Desta | Jun 17, 2021 | News Releases, Promoting Coverage for MCH
AMCHP applauds the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling in the case of California v. Texas, which sought to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) based on Congress’ elimination of the individual mandate. “Today’s ruling is...
by Eden Desta | Apr 15, 2021 | Maternal & Infant Health, Mental Health & SUD, Promoting Coverage for MCH, Pulse Newsletters
A Doula’s Role in Supporting Pregnant People with Substance Use Disorder Jessica Cohen, MSW, AMCHP Program Manager, Health Systems Transformation Team The experience of giving birth may not look the same across continents and countries, but globally we share an...
by Eden Desta | Mar 16, 2021 | Blogs & Podcasts, Maternal & Infant Health, Mental Health & SUD, Podcast, Promoting Coverage for MCH
This podcast discusses the use of doulas in supporting women in recovery and treatment for substance use disorders. Two doula certified peer recovery specialists from the Illinois Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder Program share their...
by Eden Desta | Mar 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Government Affairs, Legislative Updates, Promoting Coverage for MCH
President Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill with MCH Priorities On Mar. 11, President Biden signed into law the latest COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), which has a top-line funding level of $1.9 trillion and includes several priorities for...
by Eden Desta | Mar 3, 2021 | COVID-19, News Releases, Promoting Coverage for MCH
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families without health insurance, at a time when it is especially important to have comprehensive and affordable coverage. For this reason, the health care Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) is opening for a Special...
