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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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The Impact of the Administration’s Actions is Clear
A recent Commonwealth Fund analysis found that the Affordable Care Act coverage gains are beginning to recede, largely due to actions taken by the Administration and Congress in…
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Lawsuits Challenge Family Planning Funding Changes
Earlier this year, the Administration announced proposed changes to the federal Title X family planning program to focus on abstinence and natural family planning methods. But new lawsuits…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day by Tracking Maternal Mortality
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the United States – a shocking trend that needs to be addressed. Two women die each day during or related…
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Undermining Health Care Access and Affordability, One Rule at a Time
In 2016, federal rules were adopted to enforce the non-discrimination section of the Affordable Care Act. The rules prohibit doctors, hospitals and insurers from discriminating against transgender individuals….
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Washington Governor Joins Pushback on “Public Charge” Rules
We recently shared information about a gravely concerning proposed rule that would threaten immigrants’ access to critical benefits. The proposed rule is still under review at the Office of…
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Tension Mounts: Teen Pregnancy Prevention vs. Abstinence Education
Two federal judges have ruled against funding cuts to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program in the past week. In the most recent ruling with national implications, a Spokane…
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