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Week #9-The Final Week of the Legislative Session!
We’ve made it to the final week of the legislative session and there’s a lot to report! Last Friday (3/1) was opposite chamber floor…
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NoHLA Prioritizes Patients in the WA Legislative Session
It’s the third week of Washington’s legislative session! Since this is a shorter 60-day session in the biennial cycle, things are moving quickly. Next Wednesday (1/31) is…
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NoHLA Speaks Out for Consumers at Health Policy Forum – At this year’s State of Reform annual health policy conference, Senior Policy Advocate Lee… NoHLA Speaks Out for Consumers at Health Policy Forum – At this year’s State of Reform annual health policy conference, Senior Policy Advocate Lee…
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Open Enrollment Starts November 1: What’s Changing for Immigrants?
Good news for undocumented immigrants living in Washington State! During this fall’s Open Enrollment, all Washington residents can finally use Washington Healthplanfinder to look for health…
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NoHLA Prioritizes Lowering Health Care Prices
The high cost of health care is getting a lot of attention these days and NoHLA is working on many different fronts as we gear up for…
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NoHLA Participates in Mental Health Parity Case with National Implications
Last week, the Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in P.E.L. v. Premera Blue Cross, a pivotal mental health parity case that would affect the ability…
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State Responds to Consumer Advocates Through Key Health Guidance
This week, the Washington Department of Health (DOH) released its first interpretive guidance on charity care, making it clear that residency is not required for people…
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Nearly 116,000 Lose Apple Health Coverage In One Month Alone
NoHLA and other health advocates are very concerned by recent news from the Health Care Authority (HCA) that nearly 116,000 people lost their Medicaid (Apple Health)…
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Holding Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Accountable
How well are Apple Health Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) doing their job? NoHLA is working to uncover the answer. This is a critical issue in addressing access…
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Challenging the Status Quo at “American Hospitals” Screening
The screening of American Hospitals: Healing a Broken System at Seattle’s downtown public library prompted a lively discussion moderated by NoHLA’s Deputy Director Emily Brice that…
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