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January 31, 2023
A Lot to Like: Main Takeaways from the Finance Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1 by Marcia Stedman The Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) remotely met each other and the public for the first time on January 12, 2023. We are encouraged by the experience...
Read MoreHighlights from the Oregon Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care Report
November 04, 2022
by Consuelo Echeverria The Universal Health Care Commission’s (UHCC) October meeting focused on the mandated report due Nov 1st to the Washington State Legislature. At the same time our neighbor to the south, Oregon released its Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care report...
Read MoreOctober 31, 2022
Universal Health Care Commission Meeting 8: Three Important Actions, Four Main Takeaways By Marcia Stedman Three Actions Voted to approve their Nov. 1st Baseline Report to the Legislature Authorized the Financial Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) application process Discussed their Work...
Read MoreUniversal Health Care Commission Meeting 7 Recap
September 27, 2022
Public Comments Lead the Way by Marcia StedmanSeptember 27, 2022 At Meeting #7, the Commissioners grappled with key elements that must be included in their Nov. 1 Report to the Legislature. Takeway #1 - Need for a clear articulated plan Having received significant pushback...
Read MoreUniversal Health Care Commission Meeting 6 Recap
July 31, 2022
Universal Health Care Commission Dips Toes into Discussing Near Term Steps to UHC at July Meeting This month’s UHCC recap appears courtesy of author Kelly Powers, Co-chair of the Policy Committee that focuses on the UHCC as an important part of the work by...
Read MoreUniversal Health Care Meeting 5 Recap
June 30, 2022
Key Design Elements of a UHC System by Consuelo Echeverria In the June session, we got to hear from the Commission members themselves as they discussed Washington’s readiness to implement key design elements of a universal health care system. 1. What should WA state’s...
Read MoreUniversal Health Care Commission Meeting 4 Recap
May 31, 2022
Who Knew? or Yes, It Really Is This Complicated! By Marcia Stedman Image Credit: Matt Wuerker, Politico Meeting #4 of the Universal Health Care Commission (UHCC) included an overview of recent legislation including advancements in behavioral health, housing, and Medicaid and two bills...
Read MoreMeet the Universal Health Care Commission: Chairperson Vicki Lowe
January 20, 2022
We are spotlighting the members of the Universal Health Care Commission who introduced themselves at our Second Wednesday Speaker Series on December 8. On the recommendation of the offices of the Washington State Health Care Authority and the Attorney General, we invited only the...
Read MoreMeet the Universal Health Care Commission: Introductions
January 19, 2022
We are spotlighting the members of the Universal Health Care Commission who introduced themselves at our Second Wednesday Speaker Series on December 8. On the recommendation of the offices of the Washington State Health Care Authority and the Attorney General, we invited only the...
Read MoreDr. Stephen Kemble's Presentation & Q&A from our Annual Meeting
December 20, 2021
Highlights from Dr. Kemble’s talkFind a PDF of his slideshow here. A lot of money flows through public programs, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. Private business interests want to tap into this money, but claims processing is only about 2% of healthcare dollars. If private...
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