Health Law Advocates

What’s New

Jan 15

HLA In the News

Health insurers face new restrictions as Healey moves to end prior authorizations, long hated by many

Gov. Maura Healey announces new restrictions on prior authorization at a press conference where HLA client Melissa shared her experience waiting months for a prior authorization for a critical drug for her autoimmune disease.
Jan 12

HLA In the News

Immigrant families are shying away from medical care. A new court decision could worsen fears.

Health care providers have seen an increase in immigrant families delaying or avoiding care due to fears about immigration enforcement. Attorney Andrew Cohen comments on a recent court order allowing ICE to access Medicare and Medicaid information on undocumented immigrants.
Dec 19

HLA In the News

Health Law Advocates and Health Care For All Public Charge NPRM Comments

HLA, and partner organization HCFA, submit comments opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed change to public charge rules.