Immigrant Families in Trump’s Sights 🎯

Last weekend, the Department of Homeland Security released a new draft of the proposed rules advocates have been expecting for many months. The latest draft proposal expands…

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Trouble for Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Judge Brett Kavanaugh was in the hot seat for his confirmation hearings. But now he faces even greater scrutiny following accusations of sexual assault. All eyes are on him…

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New Lawsuits Support the Affordable Care Act

Two lawsuits were filed recently challenging the Trump Administration’s actions against the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Maryland’s Attorney General filed suit against the Trump Administration, alleging that…

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Washington State Makes Progress in Rules on Short-Term “Junk” Plans

Pending any relief from the lawsuit against short-term “junk” insurance plans, Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler released proposed rules for Washington State and held a hearing yesterday. NoHLA’s

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Both House and Senate Pass Opioid Legislation, But More Funding Needed to Combat Crisis

The House is expected to adjourn after this week until after the mid-term elections, and are looking to cross one more item off their to-do list before they leave…

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New Legislation to Protect Consumers from High Costs of Health Care

High health care costs lurk throughout the health care system – in premiums, deductibles and cost-sharing and the costs of treatment. Congress has two new proposals that would help…

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Federal Proposals to Curb Maternal Mortality Trends

The USA Today investigation into maternal mortality and morbidity found issue with maternal mortality review committees. Instead of focusing attention on the quality of care hospitals provide or…

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What an Interesting Way to Message Against Medicare for All…

Medicare for All proposals have gained steam this year as more and more Democrats throw in their support. The most recent endorsement came from President Barack Obama, who

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Medicaid Work Requirements Kick People Off Coverage

The new trend of work requirements for Medicaid is troubling. The LA Times’ Michael Hiltzik began an article about the recent news out of Arkansas this way:

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Voters Concerned About Health Care Costs

The upcoming mid-term elections are a big deal because they will determine control of Congress and the legislative agenda for the remainder of the Trump Administration. But while the…

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