For nearly 50 years, the National Partnership for Women & Families has fought to protect the rights of women seeking abortion care. Today, our nation's highest Court has reinforced that right by rejecting Louisiana’s Admitting Privileges Law and affirming their...
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The Time is Now for Federal Action on Paid Sick Days
by Debra L. Ness | Apr 24, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
Susan, a single mother in Missouri, has a 10-year-old son who has pneumonia. She wants to stay home and care for him, but she cannot because her boss refuses to let her take the day off and she is terrified that, if she misses work, she will lose her job.
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Why Health IT is Truly the Cat’s Meow
by Elina Alterman | Apr 16, 2013 | Digital Health
Those of us who work in the health IT world spend our days analyzing policies, creating advocacy strategies, and talking about meaningful use criteria, quality improvement, and care coordination till we’re blue in the face. But how does that play out when we leave the office? More often than not, we bring our work home.
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From Seattle to New York City, Women and Families Need Action on Fair Pay
by Debra L. Ness | Apr 10, 2013 | Fair Pay
It’s that time of year again. A time when those of us who are committed to achieving equality for women are reminded of the work left to do.
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Preemption: A Growing, Calculated Threat to Democracy
by Vicki Shabo | Apr 5, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
From Vermont and New York City to Washington state, momentum and support for paid sick days policies are high.
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Meaningful Use March Madness: SO/GI or Bust!
by Elina Alterman | Mar 29, 2013 | Digital Health
Welcome to the final installment of Meaningful Use March Madness, a series of blog posts refuting frequently-heard arguments about the criteria proposed for the Electronic Health Record “Meaningful Use” Incentive Program.
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Same-Sex Couples Deserve Equal Protection Under the Law
by National Partnership Staff | Mar 26, 2013 | Supreme Court and Judicial Nominations
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the first of two cases that could significantly affect same-sex couples in this country.
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It’s All in the Details: Employer Wellness Programs Can Help or Harm
by Kirsten Sloan | Mar 22, 2013 | ACA
As health care purchasers, consumers, and decision makers for ourselves and our families, women are keenly interested in wellness and preventing illness.
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Meaningful Use March Madness: Keep Up the Pace
by Erin Mackay | Mar 22, 2013 | Digital Health
Welcome to Meaningful Use March Madness, a series of blog posts refuting frequently-heard arguments about the criteria proposed for the Electronic Health Record “Meaningful Use” Incentive Program.
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If Budgets Reflect Priorities…
by Debra L. Ness | Mar 19, 2013 | ACA
If our budgets reflect our priorities, what does Paul Ryan’s budget say about our country, how much we value women and our compassion for the most vulnerable among us? Nothing good, I am afraid.
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Paid Sick Days Bill Passes in Portland!
by National Partnership Staff | Mar 13, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
Just moments ago, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will let tens of thousands of workers in Portland earn the paid sick days they need.
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Meaningful Use March Madness
by Erin Mackay | Mar 11, 2013 | Digital Health
Welcome to Meaningful Use March Madness, a month of weekly blog posts refuting frequently-heard arguments about the criteria proposed for the Electronic Health Record “Meaningful Use” Incentive Program. Stay tuned all month!
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Medication Abortion Restrictions Hurt My Patients
by Dr. Colleen McNicholas, DO, MSCI | Mar 8, 2013 | Reproductive Rights
As a practicing physician in St. Louis, Missouri, I provide comprehensive reproductive care to my patients.