Living in the Crosshairs: Violence Against Abortion Providers Hurts Us All
In an ideal world, abortion providers would lead lives just like any other medical professional. However, in the highly charged environment we live in, abortion providers’ lives are different.
Paid Leave and The Raising of America
Why do we, as a nation, make it so difficult for our children to thrive? How can we do better? These are the important questions asked in a powerful new film.
More Than 25,000 New Jersey Workers Gain Paid Sick Days Protections in a Single Week
It’s been an exciting week for paid sick days! Yesterday, Elizabeth, New Jersey, became the 10th city in the state to pass a paid sick days law. And last week, the Jersey City Council voted to expand the city’s paid sick days law. This is tremendous progress, but hundreds of thousands of workers in the state still cannot earn a single paid sick day.
New Tools Will Help Consumers Make Informed Choices in the Health Insurance Marketplace This Year
As the 2016 open enrollment period begins, it’s worth reflecting on how far we’ve come: Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, 17.6 million previously uninsured people have gained coverage.
Access Without Apology: The Ohio Proactive Abortion Agenda
Last month, pro-choice Ohioans and legislators gathered outside the Statehouse as we have done time and again. But this time something was different.
Having a Family Friendly Workplace Should Not Depend on Winning the ‘Boss Lottery’
National Boss Day is a reminder that, for millions of Americans, having a family friendly workplace is like winning the lottery.
Politics in the Exam Room: A Growing Threat
“Do no harm.” Health care providers take this oath. It underpins clinical decision-making and the essential relationship built on trust between providers and patients.
New Report: Politics in the Exam Room, A Growing Threat
The most insidious way American politicians attempt to influence the behavior of private citizens is by quietly passing laws that legislate doctor-patient communications, going so far as to force doctors to lie to patients.
39 Years of Shame
Imagine a public policy that pushes women who are living paycheck to paycheck deeper into poverty… that exacerbates the health disparities that plague our nation…
New Paid Leave Investment, Business Coalition Pave the Way for Even More Progress
New state and local paid leave grants and a unique coalition of companies committed to advancing paid leave are helping pave the way for the national program the country needs.
A Labor Day to Remember!
This morning, the president will issue an executive order requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to allow all employees who work on their federal contracts to earn paid sick time. When it takes effect in 2017, an estimated 300,000 more workers will earn paid sick time.
Modernizing Managed Care in Medicaid and CHIP to Improve the Quality and Value of Health Care
In June, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update the managed care regulatory structure for both Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – marking the first time managed care rules will be substantially revised in more than a decade.
