Policy Resources

The Commonwealth Fund: in depth articles about health care and health reform issues

Communities Connect: a collaboration of concerned community members and leaders working together to improve access to health care in Washington State

Congressional Budget Office: information on the fiscal impact of pending legislation

Factcheck.org: analyses of statements made about health care reform

Kaiser Family Foundation: a summary of the provisions in the health reform bill, an implementation timeline, a side-by-side comparison of other proposals, and other helpful information

Library of Congress Legislative Database: information about health care legislation

The National Association of Community Health Centers: NACHC works with a network of state health center and primary care organizations to serve community health centers

The Northwest Regional Council: an association of county governments serving Island, San Juan Skagit and Whatcom counties

Politifact.org: articles on health care and a “Truth-o-meter” that rates assertions made about health care reform

Washington Insurance Blog: the official blog of Washington State’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner

The Washington State Health Care Authority: HCA oversees many health programs in Washington State, including Basic Health

The Washington State Medical Association: a membership organization representing physicians in Washington State

Whitehouse.gov: federal health care reform information