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Watch the Medicare for All Hearing in US House Ways and Means Committee

Essentially, the Medicare for All Act of 2019 had its third hearing in ninety days. Though the Chair would have preferred that "Medicare for All" was never uttered during the hearing, everyone seemed to ignore that directive.

Watch powerful testimony from the former administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, Dr. Donald Berwick, and who has recently become a supporter of single-payer, at the 28:27 mark and in his answers to Congress members questions. Pam MacEwan, CEO of the Washington Health Benefits Exchange, which oversees ACA plans in our state, says that Washington state is not waiting for Congress and will continue to pursue creative solutions to achieve universal health care in our state. Find her testimony at the 38:20 mark.

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June UHCC: Keeping Eyes on the Prize

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...

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