Paulo G. Pontemayor’s Post

I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to present our innovative national campaign, #ProtectWhatsPrecious, to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Brooks-LaSure! This important work is rooted in our mission to safeguard the vital Medicaid and CHIP coverage for countless individuals, families, and children nationwide. The Catholic Health Association of the United States, alongside our dedicated members, is deeply committed to this cause, especially as Medicaid redeterminations continue across the nation. We are grateful to be a longstanding partner of CMS, championing Medicaid, CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act. Together, let's ensure that every eligible individual retains access to the care they need. #MedicaidPossible Thank you to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Jesse Cross-Call at the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs for inviting us to this wonderful reception!

Grateful for the full room of eager Hill staff who joined us today and came to learn about health policy from expert speakers, convened by the Alliance for Health Policy. Thank you to everyone who braved the DC storms!

Proud to share the “stage” with my fellow “all-boys Catholic school on Guam” FDMS alum Adam Carbullido—just another example of Friars doing amazing things in the nation’s capital. Join us at 1:10 PM EST (today)/ 3:10 AM (tomorrow) Guam time here: https://lnkd.in/ef_haR3d Thank you Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) for the opportunity to talk about achieving health equity for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community! #FortesInFide

Feeling incredibly lucky to be at the White House for a St. Patrick’s Day brunch hosted by the President alongside these two exceptional colleagues. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities with this “job,” but sometimes we get to do cool things! ☘️☘️☘️

Had a great St. Patrick’s Day with Michael O'Loughlin, who has been so generous with his time and expertise, working with us on sharing important stories of the Catholic response during the early days of the AIDS crisis. We were so grateful to join national Catholic leaders at a White House brunch hosted by President Biden. Most importantly, I was able to congratulate him in person on his new gig while also brainstorming on how we can collaborate for future partnerships!