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Governor Inslee issues directive affirming abortion access in Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash.-A directive issued by Governor Jay Inslee affirms that hospitals in Washington are legally required to provide emergency abortion services.

Key health take-aways from WA's 2024 legislative session

Key health take-aways from WA's 2024 legislative session | Northwest

Lawmakers approved a range of health care bills during this year s 60-day session, including ones that prioritized affordability, access to care and workforces.

Public comment sought on proposal to limit growth in health care costs / Public News Service

Health plan premiums and deductibles have risen sharply in recent years - so the state Office of Health Care Affordability is proposing to limit growth to 3% a year. A recent survey by Kaiser found that in 2023 the average employer-sponsored family plan cost almost $24,000 and $8,500 a year for individuals. Chris Noble, organizing director with the nonprofit advocacy group Health Access California, said all entities within the health care system would be required to stay within that spending growth target or face the threat of financial penalties. .

Concern grows about consolidation in healthcare sector