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Charity Care Challenges Continue in Yakima Valley
A 2016 report by NoHLA and OneAmerica found that Yakima Regional and Toppenish Hospitals were not adequately providing charity care to patients in need. Now, both hospitals are being acquired by Regional Health, which is pursuing Certificate of Need (CON) approval from the state Department of Health. NoHLA and OneAmerica submitted written comments expressing concern […]
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Revised Senate Health Bill Unveiled Today
During the July 4th recess, Senators heard from their constituents about problematic provisions of their health proposal. Some Senators returned more steadfast in their opposition. And experts recently estimate that over 900,000 health care workers would lose jobs due to Medicaid cuts under the Senate’s plan. One analysis suggests that Washington State could lose 16,800 […]
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People Love the ACA and Medicaid More Than Ever!
Meanwhile, favorability of the ACA tops 50% for the first time! Unfortunately, there is also public support for changes that would make retaining coverage even more burdensome for Medicaid enrollees. Refuting Republican claims that Medicaid is “woefully broken” and that it provides the poor with worse care than is gained by the uninsured, Medicaid enrollees […]
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Legislature Gets Budget Done Just in Time!
Governor Inslee signed a state biennial operating budget with no time to spare to avoid a partial government shutdown on June 30. He also vetoed a tax break the Republicans wanted. One notable accomplishment was a bill guaranteeing workers paid family and medical leave beginning in 2020, providing 12 weeks paid time off for the […]
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Our Neighbors to the South Follow our Lead to Cover All Kids!
Ten years ago, Washington State passed landmark legislation to Cover All Kids by 2010. Our neighbors down in Oregon have just done the same. Led by the great work of the Oregon Latino Health Coalition, Oregon becomes the 7th state to ensure coverage for all kids regardless of residency status. Congratulations to families and advocates […]
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Spotlight: Natalie Reid, NoHLA Summer Intern
We welcome Natalie Reid to NoHLA this summer! Natalie is a second year student at Seattle University School of Law and is interested in health law and policy, consumer advocacy, and administrative law. With one year of law school under her belt, Natalie is excited to put her new skills to use by pursuing her […]
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NoHLA Responds to Federal Request on ACA’s “Regulatory Burdens”
The Administration recently solicited public comments as part of an effort to deconstruct the health care system put in place by the ACA. NoHLA submitted comments finding fault with the premise that deregulation is needed or that the ACA has been bad for consumers, pointing out that the federal protections provided by the ACA have […]
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City of Seattle Proclaims the Importance of Health Care Access for Everyone
The Seattle City Council recently signed a proclamation recognizing the importance of ensuring that immigrants receive health care. The proclamation recognizes the importance of access to comprehensive medical care—including reproductive health care—in ensuring new and aspiring Americans can build thriving lives and healthy communities. Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez deserves our thanks for her leadership in passing […]
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New Potential Rules Threaten Treatment for Trans Individuals
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has proposed changes to the medical treatment available to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) enrollees undergoing a gender transition. These changes threaten trans individuals’ access to services they need to accomplish a successful transition. NoHLA worked with the Coalition for Inclusive Health Care to submit comments expressing our concerns that the […]
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Public Support Wanes for Potential Health Care Changes
A new poll found that a clear majority of Americans are unhappy with the Republicans’ efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system.
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