Whole Washington is a grassroots coalition of healthcare professionals and volunteers from across Washington State. Whole Washington endorses both state and national efforts and supports organizations and candidates working to make Universal Healthcare a reality. We fight for single payer healthcare at the national level and pursue a state-based model, using both the initiative and legislative process.
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Joining a volunteer group has made me feel empowered and connected at a time when feelings of powerlessness and isolation dominate our communities. Whole Washington is the state's largest non-partisan universal healthcare advocacy group calling for comprehensive public health insurance for all Washingtonians. Want to make a difference? Learn more or sign-up to Volunteer at any capacity: https://lnkd.in/eugrZbfk
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Did / do you dread turning 26? Or another age (pre-ACA folks?) because you couldn't afford health insurance? Tell us about it in the comments. We know how to make the cliff disappear while keeping people healthier and creating more economic opportunity. Learn more about the Washington Health Trust at www.wholewashington.org https://lnkd.in/eryRhzyF
This article shows that doctors are increasingly struggling in our profit motivated system. Help us help regular people benefit instead of insurance companies. https://lnkd.in/eMjWHne3
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As amazing as it is that the uninsured rate has decreased and reports like this are valuable tools to understand best practices and improving outcomes... Whole Washington has policy designed from the start with *no* gaps. Not gaps in coverage that go up and down or change with political winds. Our plan covers everyone, is lower cost, more consistent, and has better outcomes. Want to join us?
Over the past decade, every state has reduced its uninsured rate, which means more people are getting needed care. But new federal proposals could undo these gains — leaving millions without coverage and deepening health system disparities. Our 2025 State Scorecard on Health System Performance shows where states have made strides, where gaps persist, and what’s at stake as policies shift. 📊 Explore the latest rankings, data, and key findings ⤵️
Whole Washington and a group of Healthcare is a Human Right Coalition memver organizations met with the Washington State Universal Healthcare Commission (UHCC) last week. It was a huge step forward in the state listening to the boots on the ground advocates of this work and partnering together to develop the best possible policy. We're grateful to everyone who participated. You can watch the whole video here: https://lnkd.in/gYJBdmUA
People shouldn't get caught between having healthcare and working part time, caregiving, or any other livelihood. Access to healthcare for everyone helps everyone. Want to know more about how to stop the benefit cliffs? go to www.wholewashington.org to find out
Medicaid work requirements are a prominent feature of the big federal budget bill, but working full time can jeopardize some people's health coverage. Katheryn Houghton has the story of a man who said he had to break Medicaid's rules to stay insured. https://lnkd.in/e4uzrbz4
No one should get a surprise bill for basic preventive care that helps the whole population stay safe. Want to make sure this doesn't happen in Washington? Go to www.wholewashington.org to learn more about our universal healthcare legislation and volunteer.
A Texas dad wanted to protect his son from measles. He was surprised when his insurer did not cover the vaccine — and its $1,400 price tag.
Want to catch the latest that's happening at Whole Washington and the #UniversalHealthcare movement? Catch our latest all hands meeting on YouTube! Link: https://lnkd.in/gxffPJER
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