Other views on the Supreme Court: ‘A scant record’ – USA Today
USA Today Debra L. Ness, president, National Partnership for Women & Families: She has a proud history of public service, a fair and thoughtful approach to legal … Obama …
The Nation: Sick And Tired Of No Sick Leave – NPR
“Health reform was a giant step forward, but working people need to be able to access health care,” said Debra Ness, President of the National Partnership for Women and Families. “The best system in the world does no good to a worker who can’t take time off to visit a doctor or get a test.”
Next in health care war: Applying the law – USA Today
It can’t just be about saving money, the group’s president, Debra Ness, said. “We also want to make sure they deliver better care. …
Survey shows day cares are too quick to send sick kids home – USA Today
Nearly half of all non-government workers — and 79% of low-income workers — don’t get paid sick days, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families.
New Rules About Breast Pumps at Work – New York Times’ “Motherlode”
The National Partnership for Women and Families suggests the following resources for those seeking information on the new law and suggestions of how to implement a lactation policy in their workplace.
Justice hailed for years of service on high court – Washington Post
Washington Post Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families “The civil liberties legacy of Justice Stevens is deep and broad. … Media, Groups Reflect On …
New Campaign Works to Ensure Older Adults Receive the Best Health Care Possible – Civilrights.org
Civilrights.org If we can make the system work for this population, we can make it work for everyone,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for …
Groups back proposed electronic health record definition – NextGov.com
The Consumer Partnership for eHealth, which includes the National Partnership for Women and Families, and the Pacific Business Group on Health, a coalition of companies and public sector groups that work to improve quality of care and reduce costs, also urged CMS to keep the proposed rules, arguing they will reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
Healthcare Reform: An Overview of Politics and Policy – Our Bodies, Our Blog
It’s also worth taking a look at The National Partnership for Women and Families’ “The Top Ten Best Kept Secrets About Health Insurance Reform and Why Congress Should Pass It Without Delay.”
Federal Health IT Group Refines Meaningful Use Rules – InformationWeek
Committee member Christine Bechtel, VP of the National Partnership for Women and Families, suggested that a better approach might be to require pursuit of all measures, but lower the percentage of compliance required within individual areas.