The Affordable Care Act is the greatest advance for women’s health in a generation, and tomorrow one of its promises becomes reality for millions of women, who will be healthier and better off as a result.
Violence Against Women Should Not be a Partisan Issue
Women’s groups in the HERvotes coalition rallied in the blogosphere last week to call for the extension of the Violence Against Women Act’s lifesaving programs and services for another five years.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Month-Long Display Begins Saturday
Starting this weekend, those in the Washington, D.C. area have a rare chance to view a powerful and poignant reminder of the impact of HIV/AIDS.
The Women of D.C. Deserve Better
For decades, Congress has unfairly restricted women’s access to reproductive health services in the District of Columbia in ways it is unable to do in the states.
Still Fighting for the Women of Mississippi
Last year, Mississippi forced me to become a political activist.
Women’s Health Care Should Never Be A Political Game… But That Is Exactly What It Has Become
Women’s health care should never be a political game.
“A Health Exchange of One”
As an intern at the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) and rising 2nd year law student, the hearing on Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD) provided eye-opening exposure to the need for patients to be active participants in every aspect of their care.
Risking Women’s Health in 50 Different Ways: Anti-Birth Control Advocates Turn to the States
“With this common sense bill, we can ensure that Arizona women have access to the health services they need and religious institutions have their faith and freedom protected.”
There’s No Place Like (A Medical) Home
Today, fully 1/3 of our health care spending is wasted on payments for medical mistakes and poor quality care.
New Resource: Repro Health Watch Highlights War on Women’s Health in the States
Facts matter. When the facts about women’s health are a central part of the discussion about access to reproductive health care, the conversation changes – and now more than ever, we need that change.
Eliminating Disparities in Maternal Health
How does race and ethnicity intersect with other identities (including sex, gender identity, etc.) in ways that compound barriers to health care and lead to health disparities?
Medicare Matters to Older Women
The Medicare Trustees announced this week that the program will remain solvent until 2024 – the same projection as last year.
Older Women’s Stake in Health Reform
This week, all the talk in Washington has been about handicapping the outcome of the Supreme Court health reform cases, and identifying winners and losers.
10 Things to LOVE About the Affordable Care Act
This week, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) turns two. Let’s not mince words: This law is the greatest advance for women’s health in a generation.
How do Consumers View Health IT?
We are so excited to be able to share with you the results of an unprecedented study, commissioned to examine consumer views on health IT!
Through the Looking Glass on Contraceptive Coverage
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Birth control is basic health care for women.
Consumer Advocates Connect on Inaugural Webinar
We had a fabulous inaugural conversation for state-based consumer advocates working on health IT implementation this week!
Calling All State Advocates
Welcome. We are pleased to introduce this new blog — the first step in the process of creating an online community for state-level consumer advocates.
After 39 Years, Let’s End the War on Women
It’s been 39 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade – but the battles over access to the full range of reproductive health care services still rage on.
Birth Control Under Attack
Anti-choice extremists are trying to undermine women’s right to birth control under the Affordable Care Act.
