Stories

Stories

Making life better for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families is at the heart of our work. The Catalyst Center is committed to promoting strategies and sharing ideas that can make the health care system work for everyone. These personal stories help illustrate the challenges that face families raising CYSHCN, and demonstrate what is possible when additional financing and services are available to those who need them most.

The Rodgers—Pre-ACA


Medical debt changed their lives

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The Rodgers—Post-ACA


Beyond the Rhetoric: What the ACA Means for My Family

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The Wardyga Family


Justice for Jason

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The Paxton Family


Doing What it Takes

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The Oguagha Family


A few dollars too much...

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The Wilson Family


"Forced poor" to pay for care

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