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NoHLA honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and prepares for health care impact
As we collectively mourn the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we at NoHLA are reflecting on her role as a fierce champion for equity,…
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Dear Legislators: Invest, don’t cut!
In this time of unprecedented challenges, health disparities have been magnified and many Washington residents still do not have access to affordable…
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Senate pandemic relief bill fails to make urgently needed investments in health care to save lives
As COVID infections surge, more than 1500 people in Washington state have died from the disease and over a million residents have filed for unemployment, a high…
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What just happened? A federal flurry of activity on non-discrimination protections
The Trump Administration has long been working to undermine the Affordable Care Act, including the strong regulations implementing its non-discrimination protections in ACA Section 1557. This month,…
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Racism is a public health crisis
To achieve health equity, we must address racism and address the associated health disparities that are now…
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Health care repeal lawsuit briefing begins in Supreme Court
In the middle of a global pandemic, the federal administration is still trying to take down the Affordable Care Act, wasting time and money on a lawsuit designed to…
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Welcoming Natalie McCarthy, NoHLA summer extern!
NoHLA welcomes our 2020 summer Extern, Natalie McCarthy. Natalie is from Tacoma, WA and is a third year law student at Seattle University. Natalie’s interest in health care began…
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COVID-19 magnifies racial and ethnic disparities
In Washington State, as in the U.S. generally, the pandemic does not affect all residents equally. State data reveal that Hispanic (Latinx)…
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COVID-related HEROES Act would support Medicaid and the health care safety net; NoHLA letter asks Congress to further address health equity
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a $3 trillion omnibus measure that addresses health care and economic…
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