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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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March 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...

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2WSS 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...

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