According to Stephanie Glover, a senior health policy analyst at the National Partnership for Women & Families, waiving Essential Health Benefits is an “attack” on the guaranteed coverage of maternity care in the individual market. “Women need access to maternity coverage, it’s an essential part of their health care,” says Glover.
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Senate Health Bill a ‘Futile Attempt to Put Lipstick on a Pig,’ Ness Says
Jun 22, 2017 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Parental leaves are great, but what about aging-parent leaves? – Kansas City Star –
Jun 22, 2017 |
“More than three in four people who take leave in this country do so to recover from serious illness or injuries, or to care for a seriously ill or injured parent, spouse, child or relative,” said National Partnership President Debra Ness.
Family Leave Advocates Not Impressed by ‘Pro-Family’ Policies Pitched by Rubio, Ivanka – ILYRUBIO,
Jun 15, 2017 |
Ivanka Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) are teaming up for a private forum with members of Congress on “pro-family tax reform initiatives.”
Leading Women’s Organization Honors Senator Kamala Harris
Jun 14, 2017 |
There are reasons to be hopeful, despite the unprecedented challenges we face. That was the message at the National Partnership for Women & Families’ Gala Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Wednesday night. The event honored U.S. Senator Kamala...
Real workers need a real paid leave solution – The Hill – LWOT
Jun 14, 2017 |
“We are thrilled that the country has moved on to this new chapter in the national paid leave debate. Consensus about the problem creates a historic opportunity to advance solutions … The country will benefit if this is the beginning of real dialogue among people and organizations that care about finding a real solution,” write National Partnership President Debra Ness and Vice President Vicki Shabo.
New Report: Parents-Only Paid Leave Plans Will Not Meet the Needs of Most Working Families
Jun 13, 2017 |
New Analysis Highlights the Many States That Would be Especially Underserved by a National Plan That Excludes Family Care and Serious Personal Medical Needs
How to Fight For Paternity Leave When Your Company Doesn’t Offer It – Fatherly – Fatherly
Jun 12, 2017 |
“The best workplaces — like Deloitte — will ask their employees what their workforce needs to be happier and more productive,” says Vicki Shabo, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Hospitals Are Becoming The Biggest Risk Factor For Unnecessary C-Sections – Reports Healthcare – PITALSARE BECOMING THE BIGGEST RISK FACTOR FOR UNNECESSARY C-SECTREPORTS HEA
Jun 9, 2017 |
The report by Childbirth Connection also revealed a number of factors how a C-section can be harmful to the mother and ranked them on a scale from very small to very large.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Leading Women’s Group to Honor Senator Kamala Harris
Jun 7, 2017 |
National Partnership for Women & Families Gala to be Held on Wednesday Evening, June 14
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