(Statistics provided by the National Partnership for Women & Families)
Where’s HIT Headed in 2015? – For The Record
“Access to one’s own health information is a right guaranteed to all patients by HIPAA but it’s not well understood, even within the provider community,” says Erin Mackay, associate director of HIT programs for the National Partnership for Women & Families. “One of the great potentials for technology is the ability to put that information at the fingertips of patients — particularly as more individuals become caregivers to their children and, increasingly, to their parents as well.”
GOP’s “family values” holiday treat: 3 pro-family policies it should support that have nothing to do with abortion or birth control! – Salon
According to a 2012 poll commissioned by the National Partnership for Women and Families, 86 percent of Americans support paid leave.
Takeaways From Health Affairs’ Twitter Chat With PCORI – Health Affairs Blog
So what does patient engagement in research look like (question courtesy of the National Partnership for Women and Families)? PCORI responded with the following tweet: “Should engage early and often, but it is not one size fits all,” and then referenced their engagement rubric.
Will Your State Make Life Easier For Working Families Next Year? – ThinkProgress
“Oregon is entirely blue,” Vicki Shabo, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families, pointed out. “Paid sick days is something they’ve been working on for a long time.”
The Woman Who’s Making a Difference for Pregnant Workers – Ms. Magazine Blog
On Nov. 24, the Center for American Progress, the National Women’s Law Center and the National Partnership for Women & Families hosted a webinar on pregnancy job discrimination and Young v. UPS. Several experts, including Michele Jawando, Rachel Lyons, Diane Feldman and Emily Martin, discussed the case, the historical context of pregnancy discrimination and information on how to take action—and it’s clear that Young has already made a difference for pregnant workers.
Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the broad-based coalition of organizations pushing for the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act are rallying online…
Most in S.C. say women face discrimination – Bluffton Today
Last year, the National Partnership for Women and Families released findings that showed in South Carolina, on average, a woman who holds a full-time job is paid $31,330 per year while a man who holds a full-time job is paid $41,464 per year.
Women’s Health Leader Hails Open Enrollment Period
National Partnership Fact Sheets Explain How to Renew or Sign Up for the Right Coverage, Navigate Health Insurance Marketplaces
Health Insurance for Women: How to Pick the Best Plan – U.S. News & World Report
The National Partnership for Women and Families cautions that pregnancy-related counseling, prenatal care, midwifery services, enhanced coverage for high-risk pregnancies, labor and delivery services outside of a hospital setting and neonatal care may not be included in every plan.
New Poll: Across Party and Demographic Lines, Voters Need and Want Laws That Support Families’ Economic Security
Just-Completed Analysis Finds 23 Percent of Candidates for Governor and Congress Featured Their Positions on Family Friendly Policies on Their Websites This Year, Identifies a Relationship Between Doing So and Winning
Women’s Leader Commends Choice of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
The Health of Women and Families Will be at Stake When U.S. Supreme Court Hears ‘King v. Burwell’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Your Guide to Changing Paid Sick Leave Laws – Bloomberg Businessweek
The nonprofit National Partnership for Women and Families has pushed for paid sick time laws, which it considers “basic minimum protections that working families need, so they won’t have to lose a job or forfeit income when they have the flu or a family member is sick,” says Vicki Shabo, the organization’s vice president.
Massachusetts Voters Approve Nation’s Third Statewide Paid Sick Days Law; Election Results in Four New Sick Time Measures Nationwide
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Breastfeeding Mom Graduation Photo Goes Viral – Yahoo! Parenting
The reason this image resonates with so many is that it’s a symbol, explains Vicki Shabo of the National Partnership & Women and Families. “This photo encapsulates the dual demands placed on women increasingly taking on the role of breadwinners in families and also committed to giving their kids the right start,” she tells Yahoo Parenting. “It shows a lot of the dualities women face every day.”
6 Ways to Attract and Retain Female IT Talent – CIO
On Nov. 24, the Center for American Progress, the National Women’s Law Center and the National Partnership for Women & Families hosted a webinar on pregnancy job discrimination and Young v. UPS. Several experts, including Michele Jawando, Rachel Lyons, Diane Feldman and Emily Martin, discussed the case, the historical context of pregnancy discrimination and information on how to take action—and it’s clear that Young has already made a difference for pregnant workers.
Patients Are the “Missing Piece” for ACO Success – AJMC.com
“What I’m not seeing is collaboration between consumer organizations and ACOs,” said Jennifer Sweeney, vice president of the National Partnership for Women and Families. “Consumer groups have expertise when it comes to communicating with patients and families.”
Birth control and the Hobby Lobby decision – Bankrate
Reach out to Planned Parenthood for help finding affordable birth control in your area, says Sarah Lipton-Lubet, director of reproductive health programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families in Washington. “They will help you find a health care center near you where you can get access to affordable contraception,” she says.
The 10 worst states for women – 24/7 Wall St./USA Today
Data on the expansion of Medicaid, as policies towards maternity leave, sick days and time off from work came from the National Partnership for Women and Families.