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Elina Alterman, Health Information Technology Policy and Outreach Coordinator

From the desk of ... Elina Alterman, Health IT

Meaningful Use March Madness: SO/GI or Bust!

March 29, 2013 | Health Care > Health Information Technology (IT)

Welcome to the final installment of Meaningful Use March Madness, a series of blog posts refuting frequently-heard arguments about the criteria proposed for the Electronic Health Record “Meaningful Use” Incentive Program.

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National Partnership Staff

From the desk of ... National Partnership Staff

Same-Sex Couples Deserve Equal Protection Under the Law

March 26, 2013 | Judges and Supreme Court | Judges and Supreme Court > Supreme Court Cases

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the first of two cases that could significantly affect same-sex couples in this country.

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Kirsten Sloan, Vice President

From the desk of ... Kirsten Sloan

It's All in the Details: Employer Wellness Programs Can Help or Harm

March 22, 2013 | Health Care | Workplace Fairness
As health care purchasers, consumers, and decision makers for ourselves and our families, women are keenly interested in wellness and preventing illness.

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Erin Mackay, Associate Director, Health Information Technology Programs

From the desk of ... Erin Mackay, Health IT

Meaningful Use March Madness: Keep Up the Pace

March 22, 2013 | Health Care > Health Information Technology (IT)

Welcome to Meaningful Use March Madness, a series of blog posts refuting frequently-heard arguments about the criteria proposed for the Electronic Health Record “Meaningful Use” Incentive Program.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

If Budgets Reflect Priorities...

March 19, 2013 | Health Care | Other > Medicaid | Health Care > Quality Care Now | Reproductive Health
If our budgets reflect our priorities, what does Paul Ryan's budget say about our country, how much we value women and our compassion for the most vulnerable among us? Nothing good, I am afraid.

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National Partnership Staff

From the desk of ... National Partnership Staff, Paid Sick Days

Paid Sick Days Bill Passes in Portland!

March 13, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

Just moments ago, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will let tens of thousands of workers in Portland earn the paid sick days they need.

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Erin Mackay, Associate Director, Health Information Technology Programs

From the desk of ... Erin Mackay, Health IT

Meaningful Use March Madness

March 11, 2013 | Health Care > Health Information Technology (IT)

Welcome to Meaningful Use March Madness, a month of weekly blog posts refuting frequently-heard arguments about the criteria proposed for the Electronic Health Record “Meaningful Use” Incentive Program. Stay tuned all month!

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From the desk of ... Dr. Colleen McNicholas, Repro Health Watch

Medication Abortion Restrictions Hurt My Patients

March 8, 2013 | Reproductive Health

As a practicing physician in St. Louis, Missouri, I provide comprehensive reproductive care to my patients.

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