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. 

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...

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...

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...

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.

October 29, 2025

Solid suggestions from the advocate community at the Oct. 9th UHCC meeting illustrate the need for an “all hands on deck” approach to protect access to health care for Washington residents. 

September 30, 2025

By HCFA-WA Board Member John Sobeck In addition to a recap of the 1333 waiver discussion at the UHCC, the primary focus of the FTAC meeting was provider reimbursement and participation in a universal system. Expert presentations by Bob Murray and Christine Eidner outlined...

September 30, 2025

By HCFA-WA Board Member Marcia Stedman  At their Sept. 11th meeting, Commissioners heard a presentation on Section 1333 Insurance Compacts, at the request of Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer. Section 1333 is part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and, like the ACA’s Section 1332 waivers,...

August 28, 2025

UHCC Advocates Roundtable: a Meeting of the Minds by HCFA-WA Board Member Marcia Stedman The August 5th Advocates Roundtable marked the first time in the Commission’s nearly 4-year existence that the Universal Health Care Commission engaged directly with universal health care advocates for an...

August 01, 2025

Momentum is Building in Washington!  by HCFA-WA Board Member Marcia Stedman The July 17th Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting marked the beginning of Washington’s 2025 fiscal year, the end of Health Management Associates’ consultant contract, and stronger participation by all Committee members.  Health...