Press Releases

Georgetown CCF Executive Director Joan Alker Accepts the Grantmakers In Health Andy Hyman Award

Joan Alker, Executive Director and a cofounder of the Georgetown University Center forChildren and Families (CCF) received the Grantmakers In Health’s 2024 Andy Hyman Award. Theaward pays tribute grantees who embody a commitment to principled action, passionateleadership to advance social change, and dedication to making progress in policy and practicedespite challenging political environments. Ms. Alker was nominated […]

Statement by Joan Alker on Withdrawal of the “Strengthening the Program Integrity of the Medicaid Eligibility Determination Process” Proposed Rule

“Today the Trump Administration wisely withdrew a rule that would have added onerous red tape and slashed enrollment just when people need Medicaid the most, as many lose their jobs and see their hours and wages drastically cut and others are stricken with COVID-19. Medicaid is one of the most powerful tools states have to […]

Cathy Hope

March 25, 2020

ACA Help Bring Child Uninsured Rate Down to Record Low

50-State Analysis Finds Improvement Greater in Medicaid Expansion States The rate of uninsurance among children dropped to a historic low of 6% following implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, according to a new report by the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s Center for Children and Families. The improvement in the uninsured rate for children […]

Cathy Hope

October 28, 2015

50-State Analysis Finds Improvements in Children’s Health Coverage in Past Two Years

Washington, D.C. – A new Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) report found that the uninsured rate for children continues to decline, while most Americans think the rate is increasing. A national survey by PerryUndem Research and Communications commissioned by the research center found that most Americans believe the last five years have […]

Florida Faces Decision on Changes to Medicaid Program; Research Shows Extending Coverage Could Save the State Money

In the wake of President Obama’s re-election, uncertainty about implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has disappeared and the State of Florida now faces important decisions regarding its Medicaid program. Among the most critical of these is whether or not to exercise its option to expand Medicaid coverage to Florida residents with […]

50-State Analysis Shows Number of Uninsured Children Declined Over Past Two Years

Washington, D.C. – The number of children living in poverty remained high yet the number of uninsured children decreased from 6.4 million in 2009 to 5.5 million in 2011, according to a new report by Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s Center for Children and Families. This builds on the good news reported for young adult […]