October 09, 2026

Washington’s Universal Health Care Commission Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) devoted its September 24 meeting to launching the financing work needed for a universal health plan. FTAC outlined a four-stage process: establish principles and assess nonfederal revenue sources; document current health-system costs and revenues;...

October 09, 2026

by Marcia Stedman, HCFA-WA Board Member The first hour of the Commission’s Sept. 3rd meeting was devoted to another Advocates Roundtable on Financing.  It was essentially a repeat of the 2025 inaugural Roundtable on the same subject. We are disappointed that so little progress...

October 09, 2026

The Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting focused on finalizing provider reimbursement recommendations and beginning work on financing Washington’s future universal health care system. The Commission’s charge includes both near-term transitional reforms and preparation for a unified financing system covering all Washington residents. Provider...

July 14, 2026

June Universal Health Care Commission Recap: Keeping Eyes on the Prize By Marcia Stedman, HCFA-WA Board Member At its April meeting, the Commission decided to create a Universal Primary Care work group. Commission members Nicole Gomez, Rep. Parshley, Ingrid Ulrey representing the OIC, and...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.