Census Changes: Cause for Concern

Advocates are extremely concerned about the potential inaccuracy of the 2020 census, which will have a huge impact on continued federal funding. The Trump Administration ‘s proposal to include…

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Proposed Gag Rule Undermines Women’s Health

We previously mentioned the Administration’s proposal to significantly alter the Title X family planning program. The policy change is often considered a “gag rule” because it precludes providers from…

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The War on Medicaid Still Isn’t Over

There have been a lot of assaults on Medicaid lately, at both the federal and state levels. We’re happy that Washington State has been supportive of Medicaid and its…

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Supreme Court Nomination: What it May Mean for Health Care

When Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy recently announced his retirement, people began to fret about what a new conservative Supreme would mean for health care, including access to…

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More Junk Plans Coming Your Way

Final association health plan (AHP) rules spell trouble for consumers. AHPs have been around for a long time, but the new federal rules allow more groups to become…

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Who Does Support Ending Pre-Existing Condition Protections?

The June Kaiser Health Tracking Poll found that 76% of voters, including 58% of Republicans, say coverage for pre-existing conditions is “very important” to them. But last month,…

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The Impact of Immigration Policy on Health and Health Care

Immigration remains a hot topic. Congress failed to pass a “compromise” immigration bill a few weeks ago, leaving DACA recipients “in legal limbo.” The Administration is scrambling…

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Washington State Launches HealthCareCompare Website

Many states have established a system to collect information from insurance companies on health care price and quality. Washington State is one of only six states that currently

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More Uncertainty Created for Insurers

The Trump Administration unexpectedly suspended risk adjustment payments to Exchange plans after conflicting court decisions about the payment methodology. Experts say that the Administration doesn’t need to suspend the…

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Or They’ll Just Try to Repeal it Again?

A coalition of conservatives, including the Heritage Foundation and former Senator Rick Santorum, released a blueprint “The Health Care Choices Proposal” to repeal and replace the Affordable…

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