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Fair Health Prices Bills Face Industry Pushback-But Momentum Continues for Change
After lengthy negotiations and significant pushback from industry lobbyists on HB 1508, a bill that would have strengthened the
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Good News on Fair Health Prices Washington Priorities!
We are excited that several of the policy priorities of Fair Health Prices Washington made the cut-off and passed out of their houses…
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February 23, 2023 Legislative Update
Today, NoHLA’s Emily Brice testified in House Appropriations in favor of HB 1508, one of the bills supported by Fair Health Prices Washington that would…
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A Critical Step to Address the Medicare Affordability Cliff
The Washington legislature is considering changes to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) that helps people with Medicare pay their premiums, deductibles and co-payments, by raising the income…
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Washingtonians May Be Adversely Affected by Medicaid Redeterminations
NoHLA is watching how the March 31st end of pandemic-related ongoing access to Medicaid will impact an estimated 300,000 Washington residents. Reducing the number of people…
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Health Care Cost Transparency Board Stays the Course on First Benchmark
The state’s health care spending benchmark is an important tool to measure excessive cost increases. Whether the benchmark should be increased to address inflation sparked much debate…
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February 9, 2023 Legislative Update
A new effort calls on lawmakers to address high health care costs with a range of solutions. Northwest Health Law Advocates, Economic Opportunity Institute, Patient Coalition of…
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Upcoming Medicaid Redeterminations Cause “Nightmares” for NoHLA Staff
Apple Health enrollment during the pandemic decreased the uninsured rate to a record low of 5.3%, according to the Washington Office of Financial Management. With the Consolidated…
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Consumer Groups Call on Lawmakers to Address High Health Care Costs
Yesterday was a big day in the House Health and Wellness Committee, as consumer groups called on lawmakers to move forward on HB…
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Introducing Fair Health Prices Washington: Making Health Care More Affordable
There is no question that health care prices are out of control. A recent survey of Washington residents shows 4 in 5 are…
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