Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Paid Sick Days Victories Are Having a ‘Meaningful Impact,’ According to New Federal Data, But 41 Million Workers Still Cannot Earn Paid Sick Time
“The data on access to paid sick time released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly show that the growing number of paid sick days policies in this country is having a meaningful, positive impact. The coast-to-coast efforts of dedicated workers,...
New Polls in 15 Key States Show Strong Public Support for Paid Leave, Policies That Help Working Families – And Officials Who Champion Them
New public opinion survey results from 15 states released today show strong support for new national policies that support working families. By a nearly two-to-one margin, 61 percent of voters in these states support the creation of a national paid family and medical...
Anti-Choice Bill Passed in House Today is ‘Dangerous, Discriminatory Legislation,’ Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Diverse Health Organizations to Pioneer Strategies to Improve Patients’ Access to their Health Data
The GetMyHealthData initiative today announced commitments from leading health organizations to take concrete steps over the next year to make it easier for patients and families to access and use their electronic health information. GetMyHealthData, a project of the...
Proposed MACRA Rule is ‘Encouraging First Step in Driving the Health Care System Transformation Our Country Needs,’ Consumer Advocate Says
In comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday, the National Partnership for Women & Families praised the proposed Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) rule for its potential to strengthen the delivery of...
Leading Consumer Groups Laud Robust Integration of Health Information Technology in Proposed MACRA Rule
Consumer Partnership for eHealth Comments Include Recommendations to Strengthen Person-Centered Uses of Health Information Technology
Supreme Court Ruling a ‘Major Victory for Women’s Health & Rights’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Philadelphia Inquirer Rejects Prominent Placement of Ads About Abortion
Campaign Encourages Evidence-Based Health Care and Policy
Victory: Chicago Becomes Next Major U.S. City to Guarantee Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
