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Nerd alert: New health data available!

Posted May, 22 2012 by arianne

If you’re like any normal, warm-blooded American, or at least one who subscribes to a health policy blog, you probably really like charts and graphs and numbers. Well, it turns out you’re in luck! The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has just launched a new Health System Measurement Project website which tracks government data […]

Three Ways Ending Obamacare Will Hurt Women

Posted May, 17 2012 by arianne

We still have a ways to go before we hear the final yea or nay from the Supreme Court on the ACA.  This time on hand has left many to ponder…”what if?”  Well, there’s a lot to think about.  But, being that this is National Women’s Health Week, it seems appropriate to focus today on […]

Martha takes on the ACA

Posted May, 16 2012 by arianne

Not sure if anyone caught this, but a couple of months ago (3/19) Martha Stewart hosted National Physicians Alliance (NPA) President Dr. Valerie Arkoosh onto her show to talk about the Affordable Care Act. Valerie did an amazing job of explaining the law in a way that makes sense to a broader television audience, even spelling out many of […]

Honoring women who have made a difference

Posted May, 15 2012 by arianne

Just wanted to send a hearty round of applause to HCFANY’s own Lois Uttley and Jasmine Burnett, who were both honored last night with the Ms. Foundation’s annual Gloria Award. The Gloria Awards honor women activists who fight for change on behalf of women, families and communities. Lois gave a speech to a packed room of over 400, promising that […]