Subject: Of Supreme Importance | Pushing for Progress | Where's Your Health Data? | More... || ActionSpeak
From: "Debra Ness, National Partnership" <[email-masked]>
To: "John Podesta" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:07:58 -0600

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ACTION SPEAK

OF SUPREME IMPORTANCE
We Can't Let This Happen

Women's privacy, dignity and ability to make deeply personal health decisions will be at stake when the U.S. Supreme Court rules in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. Oral arguments in the case have been scheduled for early March, and it promises to be one of the most important cases for women's health since Roe v. Wade. That's because an adverse ruling in this case would shutter nearly all of the abortion clinics in Texas. Many states would soon follow suit, and women in even larger swaths of the country would lose access to abortion care.

Help us fight back: Donate $5 or more right now to our Women's Defense Fund and support the National Partnership's work to protect women's rights:
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=KE6nRmI19xFSlDi_5z2uYA

Related:

Last week, Roe v. Wade turned 43, and we published a special #ReclaimRoe edition of Repro Health Watch. We examined the state of women's health and rights, and the many challenges we face as we head into 2016.

Don't receive Repro Health Watch? Find out what you're missing. Sign up here:
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=IUGe5vssAHbamK1Pt0nF-Q

Earlier this month, the National Partnership filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Texas' onerous abortion restrictions in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. The brief makes a powerful case that the abortion restrictions Texas adopted contrast starkly with broad-based, bipartisan national efforts to increase patient access to care, improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs.
More: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=uMiEZPqZr6suCdPUG3ONOA

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Thanks, President Obama!

We applauded President Obama this month for vetoing the outrageous reconciliation bill, which would have caused real harm to women's health. Passing this legislation was a callous attempt
by anti-choice, anti-women members of Congress to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA) -- the greatest advance for women's health in a generation -- and stop women from accessing the high-quality, essential health care that Planned Parenthood provides.

Related:

The deadline to enroll in the ACA for 2016 is January 31. Need help getting covered? Check out our detailed fact sheets and then head over
to HealthCare.gov to enroll. http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=hDZxhcus0qxooYp2mRkDUw

CHILDBIRTH CONNECTION
Insurance Coverage of Doula Care

Choices in Childbirth and Childbirth Connection, a program of the National Partnership, recently released a brief that makes a powerful case for the health benefits of doula care for women and babies. The report shows that significant cost reductions would result if more women used doulas and more insurers covered this care -- and
it identifies numerous pathways for expanding Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement of doula care.
More: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=JDJxRZi_SVOtkLZ2N0dDBA

Related:

A national new year's resolution: a doula for every woman who wants one! Check out the new doula infographic we produced with Choices in Childbirth.
More: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=f2hiVYB53VaufYyMFbGfQA

PAID LEAVE
Coming Soon: Day of Action

Only 13 percent of workers have employer-provided paid family leave and fewer than 40 percent have employer-provided paid medical leave through a temporary disability insurance program. But Congress has yet to act.

That's why the National Partnership has joined with 1,000 Days to urge Congress to support the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act -- common sense legislation that would establish a national paid family and medical leave program that covers virtually everyone, no matter where they live or work.

We're collecting as many petition signatures as possible -- and we'll personally deliver them on your behalf as part of an upcoming national day of action.

Please urge Congress to support paid leave by passing the FAMILY Act:
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=UnRaxeyTdL-WTbTMZq1u3Q

Related:

On January 14, National Partnership Vice President Vicki Shabo testified before the D.C. City Council in support of a paid family and medical leave proposal.
More: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=bAvto-sLZ5xj4SSjCY3qaw

Working families across the country celebrated several new state and local family friendly workplace policies in 2015, many of which take effect in early 2016.
More: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=bTuHIAkJFtME8QS_8rb4PA

HEALTH IT
Where's Your Health Data?

Do you have online access to your health records? You have a legal right to your medical records in an electronic format, but some
doctors' offices don't know how to handle these requests. And too often, patients encounter outrageous hurdles like high fees or being unable to get their records in a user-friendly format.
That's why we're leading the GetMyHealthData campaign -- to make it easier for patients and families to compile and use their own health records.

Learn more about becoming a Tracer (and share your experiences with the campaign):
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=kilFHfkjNPcIks_hjpONOw

Related:

This month, we kicked off a Tracer blog series, including stories from two patients who had very different experiences after requesting their health data. Read more:
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=8KpITcvFx_eC4sfaA2x75Q
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=KGJ6R4hY7OCLOQxCwGEHcw
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=Dy-DMhqwYTx8wLEI-aw6Tw

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help reduce barriers that prevent patients from accessing their health data.
More: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=h1lc28RLFVc56zAC3H1Omg

STATE OF THE UNION
Pushing For Progress

In his final State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a clear-eyed and compelling vision for the nation and an agenda that is exactly what the country needs: "I'll keep pushing for
progress on ... equal pay for equal work, paid leave, raising the minimum wage. All these things still matter to hardworking families." The president was right, but he can't do it alone. To start, Congress needs to get with the (paid leave) program.

Use WeTweet.org to support the FAMILY Act today:
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=JvW-1aoJQNglIni2SwqsZQ

Media Mentions

The Work-Life Balance Goes to Court,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=J_AzKE2kCvxlSV9dVEMEBA
The Nation, January 25, 2016

The top 10 health IT issues of 2016,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=rwiqcSGG9xhIQxN5BhRw8w
Bloomberg Government, January 19, 2016

How safe are home births for mothers?,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=6Xaq2JtCqeEorpJKVemqBg
CNN Opinion, January 18, 2016

Insurance Coverage of Doula Care Would Benefit Patients and Service Providers Alike,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=80Hs9kzfeLD3fwx5cDb86w
RH Reality Check, January 14, 2016

Hilton offers paid parental leave to all employees, including hourly workers,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=68BrEIt1cyYq0q-mw3RdxQ
Washington Post, January 13, 2016

OUTLOOK 2016: Hospital Payments, Medicare Reforms Among Top Concerns,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=6EH8hFOuBNRCxbyRG1Q8xw
Bloomberg BNA's "Medicare Report," January 13, 2016

How important is paid sick leave? Listen to Obama,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=Eyugop-ZaGhIIHMaXR-w7Q
CNBC, January 13, 2016

Are Women Being Tricked Into Having C-sections?,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=BspIr8B5nxu8gCMx3CEv7w
Yahoo! Parenting, January 12, 2016

The end of fair share fees,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=mR5bJDQHe-lM4wk4sWn5VQ
Politico Morning Shift, January 12, 2015

When a Big Baby Isn't So Big,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=2vpX3AcREkrYMHp_DnKk5w
New York Times' "Well," January 11, 2016

HIPAA Changes to Help Patient Access to Health Information,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=cszxG6c_ZnP6t3UodAspMg
EHR Intelligence, January 8, 2015

Workers statewide should have paid sick leave,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=c2jTGWpeBADPNPP9PB3Luw
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 8, 2016

Patient advocates react cautiously to OCR HIPAA access guidance,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=tDZTFVKL2auT8cB_X62SWg
MedCityNews, January 8, 2016

HHS praised for HIPAA guidance,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=I72pKWoSHXuERgj-4A3n-Q
Politico Morning eHealth, January 8, 2016

How Doula Care Could Save Medicaid Millions,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=MFGsbBtYbnCZ3K3-RWa6XQ
Ms. Magazine Blog, January 6, 2016

For domestic violence victims, paid sick time can be lifeline
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=4Vlb6Dm2AHtPP9JYsq1yVg
Detroit Free Press, January 4, 2016

Medical Privacy in the Digital Wild,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=0yUYGtbLJ3oDfjVg1HgDyA
Huffington Post, December 30, 2015

Paid Family Leave Gains Ground For Private, Public Sector Workers,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=9P0zaVgkoXTEUwkG7dSJAA
NPR, December 28, 2015

We've Come A Long Way, Baby: The 14 Companies Making Strides In Parental Leave,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=AQ1BMlYtekjlheI05LkOmg
The Bump, December 22, 2015

Thinking About Meaningful Use in a Different Light,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=OywP8pnXOJyI_Nn8hm7Kjw
Healthcare Informatics, December 22, 2015

This Was The Year We Finally Started To Care About Working Parents,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=FDyTm7o1EJwivZATgjb03w
Huffington Post Business, December 22, 2015

How to Tell Your Boss That You're Pregnant,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=lJD0MF6proxpGaZ3m48ebA
U.S. News & World Report, December 21, 2015

Consumer Advocacy Group Offers Bright Outlook on Future of Meaningful Use,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=f8_gBPlU4PS7RptGDdgKRw
Healthcare Informatics, December 18, 2015

Why Smart Employers Promote Workplace Wellness and Paid Time Off,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=COdOArDncjW87yUS_yTqWA
Huffington Post, December 17, 2015

ONC, AHRQ get budget cuts,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=yKEGY_Z4zrFof-mTh7VBYQ
Politico Morning eHealth, December 16, 2015

Legislation seeks 'reasonable accommodation' so pregnant workers can stay on the job,
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=SmgnArvd9MrOqDUgF2gkbQ
Seattle PI, December 15, 2015

Press Releases

As Nation Marks 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision, 'There Could Not Be More At Stake for Women's Health'
January 22, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=BVx0re_jo1x4onAAyWeT0g

National Partnership Vice President Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the D.C. City Council Regarding the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015
January 14, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=JvTzk0Q_iZVVg_SYNDOPIg

Women's Leader Says President Obama Offered a Vision for a Fair, Strong, Successful Country Tonight
January 12, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=dzGCofePdnHuQ_1clLxkkA

Women's Health Leader Applauds Obama Veto, Urges Congress to Stop 'Prioritizing Politics Over Women's Health'
January 8, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=EYue5-VvojevYU5AjCWM0Q

Leading Patient Advocates Welcome HHS' New Guidance on HIPAA
January 8, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=caqsfrwHYz7OJ5iQow_8NA

House Vote to Pass Reconciliation Bill Is a 'Deeply Disappointing Signal for 2016'
January 6, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=x6vMQIQMvqz-JYbJ4bBLkg

Texas Anti-Choice Law Now Before U.S. Supreme Court is 'Fundamentally Out of Step with Policies that Promote Better Health Care'
January 5, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=QLuDSghOW8wsSMiBDeyV9A

Widespread Insurance Coverage of Doula Care Would Reduce Costs, Improve Maternal and Infant Health
January 5, 2016
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=EIif5PpSXEJM9mIKOnu93w

Family Friendly Workplace Laws Taking Effect in Early 2016 December 23, 2015
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=izEjH78MxmA1IH4YVwCiHA

Top Tweets

#NorthDakota's abortion ban - one of the most extreme in the country - permanently bites the dust thanks to #SCOTUS: thkpr.gs/3742346

Justice! Two #Abortion Foes Behind #PlannedParenthood Videos Are Indicted: nyti.ms/1Un6Vhj  via @nytimes #StandWithPP

As breadwinners and caregivers, women especially suffer w/o #paidsickdays. Congress should be #onamission to pass the #HealthyFamiliesAct.

Let's #reclaimRoe and put a stop to laws that prevent doctors from providing the best care for their patients. BadMedicine.org/

On the 43rd anniversary of #RoevWade, we urge lawmakers to protect its legacy by rejecting all attempts to weaken it. #ReclaimRoe #Roe43

.@NPWF proud to partner with @academyhealth to address #pophealth challenges through the #CHPhealthIT program: http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=NklHKb1vT1oVt6JRCt0xlA 

Great news: #SCOTUS Rejects #Arkansas' Bid to Revive #Abortion Law! Via @AP & @ABC: abcn.ws/1ZyDjit #prochoice

A10 (2/2): Want a different plan from the one you had in 2015? Visit HealthCare.gov by Jan. 31 to explore options! #ACAWorks4Women

A5: Plans cover preventive services to help you stay healthy, like well-woman visits, STI screenings and more! #ACAWorks4Women

No woman experiences discrimination in the workplace because she is or might become pregnant. #IHaveADreamFor2016 WeTweet.org/preg

Two #Tracers requested their health records. Want to know what happened next? Read their stories: npwf.info/1ZghJ25 #GetMyHealthData
http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/R?i=0c5pxkgTrgJiA3vyVflfjQ

This #paidleave4DC proposal "is NOT outside the scope of what is offered elsewhere" in duration, contributions or payment scheme.
@VShabo

Glad to see @LouisianaGov put the health of Louisianans first by expanding #Medicaid in his state! nyti.ms/1TTwvKL #ACAWorks

.@HiltonWorldwide now offers #paidleave to all new parents, including hourly workers: wapo.st/1ZuFcC6 @washingtonpost @abhabhattarai

"I will keep fighting for progress on ... #equalpay for equal work, #paidleave, raising the minimum wage." - @POTUS #SOTU

We agree with @POTUS: Paid leave still matters to hardworking families! #SOTU #paidleave

#SCOTUS should uphold workers' decades-long right to #worktogether. Unions are critical to the economic security of women and families.

Grateful for the 113 attorneys who shared their #abortion stories in an amicus brief to #SCOTUS on #HB2 this week:
slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2016/01/amicus_brief_by_113_female_attorneys_supports_abortion.html

Another terrible consequence of the #wagegap: It could drive women's depression, anxiety, study finds. reut.rs/1OP9S5H via @Reuters

Good news: More than 11.3M are benefiting from #Obamacare! thehill.com/policy/healthcare/265092-more-than-113m-have-signed-up-for-obamacare#.VpBGrAsAYA0.twitter
... #ACAworks

Why Mark Zuckerberg's Paternity Leave Is Beneficial for All Working Dads-And Moms: vogue.com/13385201/mark-zuckerberg-paternity-leave/ ... via
@voguemagazine #paidleave

Thanks @POTUS for vetoing the outrageous, harmful #reconciliation bill: npwf.info/1SEkNFh #ACA #PlannedParenthood

The hard truth about #paidleave? Despite the great progress made in 2015, many still don't have access: bloom.bg/1OM1dXW #LeadOnLeave

#Its2016andwestilldont have health care coverage for all. Enough with the attacks on the #ACA. It's working for 11.3M and counting!

A happy day for #NewYorkers: Today, Mayor @BilldeBlasio signed #NYC's #paidleave order! #LeadOnLeave pic.twitter.com/8GL6JLu7j1

Congress: Focus on improving the lives of families, NOT pursuing an unpopular, anti-woman agenda: npwf.info/1PfPomY #reconciliation

Insurance coverage of #doula care can improve #maternal outcomes. More in this new brief: npwf.info/cover_doula pic.twitter.com/d9CWd1xLu1

RT @childbirth: #Doula care decreases use of #Csection by 28%. More on why insurers shld cover #doula care: npwf.info/cover_doula pic.twitter.com/Rd0kulaLv8

Almost midnight! Want to know our #newyearsresolution? To continue the progress toward a more healthy, fair and family friendly America.

Gifts are great, but what America's workers really need are family friendly policies like #paidleave. Congress: #Leadonleave in 2016.

Kudos to @PayPal for strengthening its #paidleave and #paidsickdays policies: read.bi/1IYXJyN>read.bi/1IYXJyN #LeadOnLeave

BREAKING: #NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to offer six weeks #paidleave for new parents who work for the city: wync.org/story/exclusive-de-blasio-mandates-six-weeks-paid-parental-leave-non-union-city-workers/... via @WNYC

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