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Spokesman-Review Op Ed by Cris M. Currie, Dennis Dellwo and Shari McEvoy: Administrative change could save Washington $1 billion in health care costs
June 03, 2026
While it’s no longer news that major federal cuts to Medicare and Washington’s Medicaid (Apple Health) have taken effect and will continue to take effect through 2027 and 2028, few realize their scope or impact.
Read MoreMay FTAC Recap: Continued Work on Provider Reimbursement and Possible Universal Primary Care Model
June 03, 2026
May FTAC: Continued Work on Provider Reimbursement and Possible Universal Primary Care Model by John Sobeck, MD, HCFA-WA Vice President This month’s Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting focused on advancing Washington State’s universal health care discussion by refining provider reimbursement strategies, financing priorities, and...
Read MoreApril UHCC: Eyes on the goal, please!
May 29, 2026
By Elaine Cox, MPP, BSOT, HCFA-WA Board Member “Don’t lose sight of our existing goals in these challenging times”- Senator Annette Cleveland, UHCC member and Chair of Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee The April 30, 2026 Universal Health Care Commission (UHCC) meeting featured robust...
Read MoreMarch FTAC Recap: Universal Primary Care: Design & Risks
April 29, 2026
By John Sobeck The March 19, 2026, FTAC meeting advanced Washington State’s effort to build a universal healthcare system, with universal primary care as a possible first step. The approach emphasizes a phased, incremental strategy, using pilots in state programs before broader expansion. The...
Read More2WSS Recap: Standing with Our Somali Neighbors
March 31, 2026
Standing With Our Somali Neighbors: A Night of Inspiration and Action A joint program presented by Healthcare for All Washington (HCFA-WA) — a Washington State advocacy organization working toward universal healthcare, whose president Ronnie Shore hosted the event. Physicians for a National Health Program...
Read MoreFebruary UHCC Recap: Details, Details, Details
February 28, 2026
The February 12, 2026 UHCC meeting, headed by Chair Vicki Lowe, delved into details of ways to use the OIC proviso funding, and the Enrollment, Infrastructure and Governance elements of the Commission’s Universal System Design.
Read MoreHCFA-WA's Seattle Times Letter to the Editor: Health care: ‘Single-payer model’
February 19, 2026
Check out HCFA-WA vice president John Sobeck's letter to the editor of the Seattle Times! Health care: ‘Single-payer model’ Re: “The problem with that ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ ” (Jan. 28, Opinion): Columnist Lisa Jarvis rightly highlights the core flaw in replacing Affordable Care Act subsidies...
Read MoreJanuary FTAC Recap: Financial Foundations of Universal Health Care
January 31, 2026
PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT AND FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE The January 15 FTAC meeting focused on advancing the financial and provider-payment foundations of a future universal health care system in Washington State. The committee oriented new members, approved prior minutes, reviewed public input, and clarified...
Read MoreDecember UHCC Recap: The answer to skyrocketing costs
December 30, 2025
By Marcia Stedman The December 11th UHCC meeting opened with Chair Vicki Lowe’s land acknowledgment honoring the Nisqually and Squaxin Island tribes, emphasizing connections between historical land loss and current healthcare disparities. This was followed by the adoption of the October meeting minutes and the written...
Read MoreNovember FTAC Recap: Provider and Hospital Pricing
November 28, 2025
November 6th UHCC Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) Discusses Provider and Hospital Pricing Washington's Finance Technical Advisory Committee (subcommittee of Universal Health Care Committee) convened to advance implementation of universal health care, with key focus on hospital reference pricing and provider reimbursement strategy.
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