NoHLA Presents at Forum on June 12th

Eager to learn more about the anticipated public charge rules? Join Protecting Immigrant Families – Washington State for a lunch and learn on June 12, 2018 from 12:00pm…

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Lots of People are Talking About Surprise Billing Lately

Vox has been doing in-depth reporting on emergency room hospital costs and their latest report was on surprise billing. The profiled patient went to an in-network emergency…

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Improving Dental Care for Native Communities

A dental provider-type that started in Alaska is paving the way for improved care for the American Indian and Alaska Native population throughout Washington State. During the 2017…

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You Thought the Threats to Women’s Health Care Were Over?

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule Tuesday that would ban Title X Family Planning Program providers, including Planned Parenthood, from either providing…

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Tackling Social Determinants of Health

Kaiser Permanente recognizes the impact of housing instability on health outcomes. They are making $200 million in impact investments toward affordable housing in communities where Kaiser Permanente exists,…

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NoHLA Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Immigrants in California

We were pleased to join a group of 42 other health care advocacy groups in a “friend of the court” brief in support of California laws to protect immigrants…

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Big Policy Direction Changes in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment

Governor Inslee recently released a five-year plan to transform Washington’s mental health system, calling for the transition of care from large mental health institutions (Western and Eastern State…

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A Weak Attempt to Control Drug Costs

President Trump announced a new plan to control drug costs, but it lacked the punch advocates were hoping for. Many of the proposed policies are modest steps that…

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Basic Health Plan Settlement for Two States

The Affordable Care Act included a Basic Health option that allows states to cover individuals earning below 200 percent of federal poverty through a state-run program. New York and…

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Buyer’s Remorse Over Republican Tax Plan?

Two Republicans recently criticized the Republican tax bill that passed in January. Ousted Health & Human Services Secretary Tom Price said the Republican efforts to undo the…

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