Featured Events:

• CANCELLED: Friday, June 19, 2 p.m. ET: Protecting Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage
  • In a growing acknowledgement of, and focus on, our nation’s true history, Community Catalyst and Families USA are recognizing Juneteenth (June 19th) as a holiday that honors the end of slavery and is celebration of Black resilience, creativity, culture, and solidarity. We apologize for the short notice, but feel it is an important time to take opportunities like these to stand in solidarity and draw attention to the demands for accountability and justice. We will follow up as soon as possible with updated information on this webinar once it is rescheduled. Here is more information on the significance of June 19: What is Juneteenth? and Celebrating Juneteenth.                                                                       
• Wednesday, June 24, 1 p.m. ET POLITICO"s The Speed of Science post-COVID-19
  • Explore what lessons can be learned to accelerate medical research outside of the coronavirus, what can be done to minimize misinformation from flawed or inaccurate scientific studies published during a public health emergency and how can newly developed drugs and vaccines be distributed equitably. Register here.                
• Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m. ET: The Fierce Urgency of Now: Federal and State Policy Recommendations to Address COVID-19 Health Inequities
  • This webinar, co-hosted by Families USA and the National Urban League, will highlight health equity policy solutions identified in our recent report, and how you can take action to influence policy responses at the state and federal levels. The webinar will also feature remarks from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), a health equity champion in Congress. Register here. 

Featured Resources:

• Fact Sheet: Health Equity Policy Priorities for COVID-19: What Congress Can Do Right Now
• Insights Column: Calling for a True National Testing Strategy for COVID-19
• Report: Community Health Workers are Essential to States' COVID-19  Contact Tracing Community Efforts
• Comment Letter: Federal Comment Letter on The Flint, Michigan Section 1115 Extension Request
• Digital Toolkit: Health Care Repeal Lawsuit
  • The Justice Department (DOJ) and Republican states petitioning for judicial repeal of the Affordable Care Act will file briefs by June 25. This is an important time to lift up the stories of consumers who would be impacted if the ACA is struck down.