‘Data Independence Day’ is coming, Mostashari says – MedCity News
“We want to get as much information from tracers by July 4″ to show that there is demand, said one movement leader, Christine Bechtel, former vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, and still an advisor to that organization.
Doctors Challenge Unscientific Abortion Laws That Force Them To Practice Bad Medicine – ThinkProgress
According to a recent report from the National Partnership for Women & Families, 33 states are currently enforcing at least one of four different types of “bad medicine” laws — unnecessary ultrasound requirements, biased counseling sessions, mandatory waiting periods, and regulations on the abortion pill — that aren’t grounded in any scientific evidence.
The Hidden Key to Economic Success – LinkedIn
“And that’s why I announced today, during a speech at the National Partnership for Women and Families’ annual luncheon, that Care.com is proud to support these important pieces of legislation,” said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, founder, chairwoman and CEO of Care.com.
A Long Time Coming: Health Technology in the Hands of Patients – Consumers Union
“Harnessing the power of technology to improve health and care doesn’t have to be complicated; you don’t need the latest Fitbit, Apple Watch or GoogleGlass for technology to make an impact on your life. Every day, patients and families around the country use digital health data in less flashy but effective ways to help them manage their health or care for a loved one,” said Dena Mendelsohn, health policy analyst at Consumers Union, and Erin Mackay from the National Partnership for Women & Families.
New rules require contractors to obey labor laws – People’s World
“Companies that violate labor laws will face consequences,” said Debra Ness, executive director of the National Partnership of Women and Families. “That, in turn, will help prevent millions of workers from being subject to harmful or unlawful treatment,” Ness said. Her group has campaigned for the new rules, because they would especially help underpaid woman workers.
High school graduate puts feminism, gay rights, and the wage gap in perspective with epic yearbook quote – AOL.com
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DOL Proposes Guidance for Disclosure Of Federal Contractors’ Workplace Violations – Bloomberg BNA’s “HR and Payroll Resource Center”
“Today’s actions from the Labor Department and the FAR Council are good news for workers, taxpayers and the nation—and a major step forward in ensuring only companies that abide by our nation’s labor laws get federal contracts,” Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, said.
How to engage patients and reduce ACO costs – Healthcare Finance
“Understanding patient and family needs, values and preferences is critical to designing care and implementing changes that improve outcomes and the experience of care and reduce costs,” said Jennifer Sweeney, vice president at the National Partnership for Women and Families
Taking Care of Our Own – The New Republic
In 1993, when the FMLA finally passed, Republican Representative John Boehner, serving his first term in Congress, predicted it would cause the “demise” of U.S. business. “People thought we were crazy, verging on communism, it was going to be the end of free enterprise,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Navy’s new retention tool: longer maternity leave – MarketWatch
“What the secretary has done has started an important conversation about leave policies,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, a nonprofit advocacy group in Washington D.C.
