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Message from HCFA-WA President: Washington Isn't Waiting
August 07, 2019
As we take time to connect with family and friends during this summer recess, we are also planning our work for the coming year. This year, we have a three-pronged strategy:1. Universal Health Care Work Group. We are happy to report that nearly 1/3...
Read MoreFour Takeaways for Single-Payer Advocates from the WA State Study on Single-Payer & Universal Health Care Systems
August 07, 2019
Health care is too expensive for Washingtonians. We have evidence that single payer is less expensive and more equitable. There are challenges to implementation. We must understand them to overcome them. By Elaine Cox, Co-Lead, HCFA-WA Policy Team and Kelly Powers, HCFA-WA Vice- PresidentIn...
Read MoreThe Eye Popping Tale of Two Health Care Claims Systems
August 01, 2019
When economists talk about the burden of administrative overhead in the current US health care system and the potential savings to be recovered from simplifying the system, what are they talking about exactly? These two flow charts make it abundantly clear that the tortuous...
Read MoreWatch the Medicare for All Hearing in US House Ways and Means Committee
June 27, 2019
Essentially, the Medicare for All Act of 2019 had its third hearing in ninety days. Though the Chair would have preferred that "Medicare for All" was never uttered during the hearing, everyone seemed to ignore that directive. Watch powerful testimony from the former administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, Dr. Donald Berwick,...
Read MoreWSIPP Releases the "Single-Payer & Universal Health Systems" Final Report
June 26, 2019
The United States' higher health expenditures do not translate to better health outcomes and quality of care for the entire US population. These countries provide valuable lessons for health care reform in the US. -- Single-Payer and Universal Health Care Systems: Final Report Our...
Read MorePathway to Universal Health Care Work Group Forming!
June 24, 2019
The Pathway Work Group is Official. On May 21, Governor Inslee nudged Washington state onto a pathway to universal healthcare. He authorized $500,000 for the Health Care Authority to convene a work group on establishing a universal health care system in Washington state in the...
Read MoreCelebrating Our 2019 Health Care Wins with Our Allies
June 23, 2019
Washingtonians! Time to Celebrate! 40+ health care access bills passed the 2019 Washington state legislature. On June 4th, the Healthcare is a Human Right - WA Campaign (HCHR-WA) gathered our allies to share and celebrate our wins, and consider the work ahead. Watch a recording...
Read MoreFour Important Things You May Have Missed About the Cascade Care Bill
June 14, 2019
We believe that a true singlepayer, Universal Health Care system is the best solution, but in the meantime, Cascade Care will provide some immediate relief to some Washingtonians as explained in the following article by DJ Wilson. Terminology note: While it is often referred...
Read MoreDr. Paula Lantsberger on why we need health care for all NOW
June 10, 2019
"No one should sacrifice their life so that their family doesn't become homeless and bankrupt from the cost of medical care."
Read MoreThe Role of Health Care Centers in Medicare for All
June 05, 2019
By Richard Kovar, MD - Community Clinic Physician Editor's Note: According to the Washington Association of Community Health, community and migrant health centers in Washington serve more than 1,092,000 residents at over 300 clinic sites, offering primary, preventive and supportive health services. These clinics...
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