King v Burwells Impact on Womens Access to Health Care

King v Burwells Impact on Womens Access to Health Care

by Amber Burkhart, Health Policy Fellow How has the ACA benefited women? Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), women have struggled to attain comprehensive and affordable health insurance. Women often faced discrimination when applying for health insurance by being...
Colorado House bill creates barriers to health

Colorado House bill creates barriers to health

by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator On Thursday, HB15-1128, the “Women’s Health Protection Act” will be heard by the Colorado House. The bill, deceptively named, would pose a threat to Coloradan’s health by hindering access to a broad range of...

For-profit companies can refuse to cover contraception

by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of Hobby Lobby, a craft store, and Conestoga Wood Specialties, a furniture store, saying that the for-profit corporations are not required to provide certain health...

Hear Me Roar… for Health care

By Nina Roumell “I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an’ pretend” Helen Reddy We’ve made great strides in keeping women happy, healthy, and successful and National Women’s Health Week is a great time for us to...

Employers Could Make Hobby of Denying Health Services

By Kristen Lau and Nina Roumell Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the cases brought by craft store Hobby Lobby and kitchen cabinet manufacturer Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation against the Department of Health and Human Services.  The...
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