Legislative Update
2023 Virginia General Session Wrap-Up
Virginia’s General Assembly session ended on February 25. However, lawmakers are still negotiating updates to the state budget. The budget is crucial because it funds the agencies and programs that…
Read MoreCatalyst Policy Priorities: 2023 Legislative Session
Policies influence our health. Ensuring that policies at the local, state, and federal levels support comprehensive health care access for all Virginians is integral to Catalyst’s mission. Catalyst engages with…
Read MoreFront Line Innovations – Policy Changes to Improve Oral Health
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the face of oral health care. Virginia Health Catalyst is highlighting innovations in oral health through the Front Line Innovations blog series. This week’s blog from…
Read MoreGuest Post: Virginia Medicaid has the Opportunity to Provide True Comprehensive Care by Including Dental Coverage
The following guest post is written by twelve health philanthropies from across Virginia. It is the first time these organizations have spoken out on a policy issue. It may surprise…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Public Charge Ruling and its Impact on the Health of Virginians
Yesterday the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule took effect. The rule will affect approximately 10 million documented immigrants across the country, making it harder for immigrants to get a green…
Read MoreA Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit will Improve Health AND save Virginia Money
This legislative session has seen a groundswell of support to add a comprehensive dental benefit for all adults enrolled in Medicaid. Statewide advocacy organizations, safety net clinics, and medical and…
Read MoreLegislative Day Recap
Today on January 28th, 2020 Virginia Health Catalyst hosted our annual Legislative Action Day, where constituents meet with their legislators to talk about the importance of oral health and advocate…
Read MoreDMAS Study Highlights Need for Dental Benefit
A study released today by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) found a high usage of the emergency department (ED) for dental issues among Medicaid recipients. Currently, Virginia’s…
Read More2019 Legislative Session Recap
The 2019 session was a ‘short’ session (legislative sessions alternate between short sessions, which are six weeks, and long sessions which are 8 weeks), which means a lot of legislation…
Read MorePolicy Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session
The 2019 legislative is underway in Richmond. The Coalition staff is excited about several bills put forward to improve access to oral health care. Be sure to join us on January…
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