KidsWell is a state and national advocacy and organizing campaign to ensure successful implementation of health care reform on behalf of children .
The goal of the KidsWell campaign is to sustain a multi-tiered, highly coordinated network of national, state and local partners working collectively to represent the perspectives of children.
This website, designed specifically to support child health advocates, serves as a tracking tool and central repository of state and federal health care reform implementation information.
HHS Announced Exchange Establishment Grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Level One Exchange Establishment Grant awards to 5 states and a Level Two Exchange Establishment Grant award to Washington. These awards are a result of the March 30, 2012 application deadline. (May 16, 2012)
Community Catalyst Released Medicaid Report Card
In October 2011, Community Catalyst released a Medicaid Report Card, a web tool designed to assist state advocates in identifying how their states can save money without hurting Medicaid beneficiaries. In May 2012, Community Catalyst released two new features of the report card focusing on academic detailing and health homes. (May 2012)