Advocates worry vaccines will be out of reach for Black and Hispanic neighborhoods devastated by COVID-19

Advocates worry vaccines will be out of reach for Black and Hispanic neighborhoods devastated by COVID-19

Victor Landa January 11, 2021

COVID-19 has been disproportionately deadly for communities of color in Texas. And advocates for those communities are worried that they will have more trouble accessing vaccinations than the white population […]

Latinos, Millennials Among Groups Least Likely to Have Health Insurance

NewsTaco May 9, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because this information is vital as the  debate about healthcare intensifies in Washington. Because “Latinos . . . are much more likely than non-Latinos to […]

Don’t Miss These Government Deadlines

NewsTaco September 28, 2015

SPONSORED CONTENT When it comes to the federal government, getting what you need and meeting your obligations, some dates and times can be particularly important. Here’s a look at a […]

5 Reasons Latinos Could Be The Most Powerful Transformation Of The U.S. Health System

NewsTaco August 5, 2015

*I like the way the story frames Latinos as a transformative force. We are agents of change and we need to be telling that story often. This piece makes a […]

Latino Influence & the Politics of Immigration in the 2014 U.S. Senate Elections

NewsTaco February 12, 2015

*Good piece, as always, from Latino Decisions. It’s a good read if you’re into political minutiae – x’s and o’s. Cutting to the chase, Damore says Latinos didn’t have a […]

Hispanics remain unequal when it comes to health care

NewsTaco April 11, 2014

*This makes a convincing case that citizenship rights, guaranteed under the constitution, can’t be realized without adequate health care. VL By Jacqueline Angel, Houston Chronicle In 2013, one in three […]

Spanish-language Obamacare site expected to be functional this month

Mary Mata December 4, 2013

By Hope Gillette, Saludify The government website designed to walk individuals through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) health insurance marketplace has been fraught with issues since it’s unveiling on October […]

An apologetic Obama unveils fix on health law

Mary Mata November 15, 2013

By Roberta Rampton and Susan Cornwell, Reuters (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Thursday tried to ease the biggest crisis of his presidency, acknowledging missteps with his signature healthcare law and announcing […]

Obama Health Care Law Hinges On Latino Enrollment, Though Many Still Confused

Mary Mata October 1, 2013

By Brian Llenas, Fox News Latino The debut of the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplaces on Tuesday starts the clock on a six month race for the Obama administration […]

Obamacare Explained: How to Use the Internet for Health Care

Mary Mata

By Fran Berkman, Mashable If it’s for sale, you can probably get in on the Internet. Health care is the newest commodity to become widely available to United States residents […]