Extremists in the House of Representatives seem to be firmly in charge as their fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) funding bill advances quickly.
Drawing On Lessons Learned to Improve Open Enrollment for 2016
The third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplaces is fast-approaching — it begins November 1, 2015 — and now is the opportunity for policymakers and marketplace administrators to harness lessons learned from the previous enrollment periods to improve the plan comparison and selection process this fall.
Lawmakers Should Take a Walk in Her Shoes
On June 5th, with the stroke of a pen, Governor Pat McCrory restricted the rights of North Carolina women by signing a bill imposing a 72-hour mandatory delay on abortions.
Griswold and Me: A Love Story
On Sunday, I’m getting married. As I prepare for this milestone and draft my vows, I’m thinking about our life together and the family we might someday create.
A Long Time Coming: Health Technology in the Hands of Patients
Did you know that you may already be able to access your digital health records from home? 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.
The Imperative to Challenge Public Policies that Criminalize Pregnancy Outcomes
By now, most reproductive rights, health and justice activists have heard of Purvi Patel, the Indiana woman sentenced to decades behind bars after what she maintains was a miscarriage.
Next Generation ACO Model: Helping Make Care Accountable
To further expand accountable care across the health care system, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program.
No Meaningful Use (MU) Without Me: The Power of Consumer Voices
As you know, at the National Partnership for Women & Families, we strongly believe health IT is a real game-changer for patients, helping them take charge of their health and become true partners in improving our health care system.
Pennsylvania’s Women’s Health Agenda
At a time when women all across this country face discrimination in the workplace and need greater access to reproductive health care, it was encouraging to see what happened in Pennsylvania this week.
Millennials Lead a Texas-Sized Movement for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice
My family moved from Mexico to the United States in 1993 shortly after I was born. Texas became our home and there we built a life that was founded in perseverance and an unrelenting sense of hope.
Montana House Moves to Preemptively Ban Telemedical Abortion, But There is Good News
In Montana, we are two-thirds of the way through our 64th Legislature and there is no doubt that 2015 is a tough year for reproductive rights.
The ACA at Five: Incredible Progress Already and More to Come
Since its enactment, the Affordable Care Act has had tremendously positive implications for the health and economic security of women and families. Now, President Obama has launched a new forum to help achieve the law’s full promise.
The Affordable Care Act: Five Years of Progress, and More to Come
Today, on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of women and families across our country finally have affordable health coverage and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your health and the health of your family is secure.
Let’s Make One Thing Clear: Abortion Access is Under Attack, and Tennessee is Fighting Back!
Tennessee has some of the strongest protections for personal privacy in the country. Unfortunately, last November we lost Amendment 1, a ballot question that was designed to make it easier for politicians in Nashville to push for abortion restrictions.
When Less is More: Every Mom Deserves a Healthy Childbirth, Every Baby a Healthy Start
The road to a safe and healthy birth in our over-medicalized maternal care system can be like a drive through a foreign city without a map.
The Next Wave of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations Matters to You!
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is doing more than making quality, comprehensive health insurance more affordable for millions of women and families.
Help Each Enrollee Find the Health Plan That Best Meets Her or His Needs
Help women access the information they need to enroll in coverage that meets their needs and budget by walking them through a few key questions.
Expand Access to Contraception for Military Women and Families
All women deserve comprehensive birth control coverage and counseling.
Got Covered? Great! Make Sure You Report Your Coverage At Tax Time!
It’s officially tax time — everyone’s favorite time of year. In addition to making sure you’ve got all your finances in order, there’s one new thing you need to remember this tax season: to report your health coverage on your tax return.
Beyond Amendment 67: Looking Ahead in the Fight for Reproductive Justice in Colorado
As a new year begins, we have a lot to celebrate in Colorado.