“Rebecca is a charismatic, dynamic leader skilled at building and mentoring a high performing team. An adept and thoughtful problem solver, Rebecca understands and considers operational complexities in great detail and models superior communication and organizational skills. I have had the privilege to work closely with Rebecca on implementation and operations projects at Landmark Health where she rises to and overcomes any challenge presented. She maintains a humble, positive attitude and is generous with credit both to project contributors and her team. I admire and appreciate Rebecca's work; we are lucky to have her on the team!”
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Congratulations to Amanda Klein (Manager of Organizational Learning & Development), who earned her certification as an executive coach with Hudson…
Congratulations to Amanda Klein (Manager of Organizational Learning & Development), who earned her certification as an executive coach with Hudson…
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For those in my network affected by the RIF at Optum or know of someone looking for a position, UHC has a position in the Temple, TX area for a HSD…
For those in my network affected by the RIF at Optum or know of someone looking for a position, UHC has a position in the Temple, TX area for a HSD…
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We at the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) are proud to partner with Families USA to lead this sign-on letter with almost 190…
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The Affordable Care Act One Year Later
Rainier Valley Post
An overview of benefits of the law to date, a preview of what’s to come, and tips on how consumers can navigate the insurance marketplace before all of the reforms are in place.
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The Anniversary of the Health Care Bill
Live interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher
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Medicare Or Medicare Advantage - That Is The Question
Live interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher
Deadlines are looming for seniors who want to make changes to their Medicare program. Some doctors are urging their patients to switch from Medicare to Medicare Advantage, which often has a higher reimbursement rate. Meanwhile Congress is threatening to cut Medicare payments as much as 23 percent more after January 1. Are you confused or worried about your Medicare coverage? Washington state's Basic Health Plan is eliminated in the Governor's new budget. Where will low income people turn for…
Deadlines are looming for seniors who want to make changes to their Medicare program. Some doctors are urging their patients to switch from Medicare to Medicare Advantage, which often has a higher reimbursement rate. Meanwhile Congress is threatening to cut Medicare payments as much as 23 percent more after January 1. Are you confused or worried about your Medicare coverage? Washington state's Basic Health Plan is eliminated in the Governor's new budget. Where will low income people turn for health care? How much will we all be paying?
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Health Care Cuts To Washington's Poor
Live Interview with KUOW's Ross Reynolds
Tomorrow the Legislature plans to cut funds from two programs that help the state's most vulnerable citizens. Basic Health is the state's health insurance plan for low income residents. Disability Lifeline provides medical and mental health care for people who can't work. We'll hear how cuts to those programs will affect Washingtonians.
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State’s Most Vulnerable Citizens About to Lose Critical Safety Net
Rainier Valley Post
Mail ballots for the November election are hitting mailboxes this week. As a mother, Rainier Valley community member and a long-time advocate for health care access for the underserved, I want to make sure my neighbors know what is at stake for health care and education.
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Health Care In Washington State
Live Interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher
It's been 90 days since the massive national health care reform bill passed. What does that mean for your coverage? What changes are we seeing in Washington state? Our panel of experts join us once again to hash out the details and answer your questions.
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Congress Should Approve Additional Medicaid Money for States
Seattle Times
If Congress does not approve $24 billion in additional Medicaid money, the Washington Legislature will have to find a way to replace about $480 million in its budget. Guest columnists Remy Trupin and Rebecca Kavoussi argue the money is important for public health and education.
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Decline to Sign I-1107
Rainier Valley Post
Out-of-state special interest groups are trying to buy their way onto our November ballot and threaten our state’s economic recovery. The national beverage industry has spent over $1.2 million thus far to hire crews of professional signature gatherers who are clogging up grocery stores, ferry lines and other busy places to gather signatures on Initiative 1107, which would strip critical funding from state health care, education, and senior services programs.
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Health Care Reconciliation
Live Interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher
President Obama has said it's time to get health care passed. Can the Democrats use reconciliation to pass legislation without help from the Republicans? What will be in the final bill? Did the bi–partisan health care summit do anything at all? Aaron Katz and Rebecca Kavoussi join us to talk through what's on the agenda for health care reform. How will all this affect Washington state?
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KCTS Special on Health Care Reform
About the Money, KCTS Channel 9
Health care commentary for KCTS special examining different health care coverage and care models in Washington State in advance of health reform.
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Will It Ever Be Over? Health Care Reform Update
Live interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher
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Letter to the Editor
Seattle Times
Re: the potential impacts to health care access of passing "Tax Payer Bill of Rights" policies in Washington State
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The Demise of Basic Health Plans and the Future of Health Care
Live Interview on KUOW's Weekday with Steve Scher
Budget cuts are forcing the state to cut 40,000 members — mostly low–income — from its Basic Health Plan. There's even talk of raising prices or making cuts via lottery. How will the state choose who to eject? How will this affect health care in the long run? What options will uninsured people have? Should the health care system be changed, like protesters demanded at a rally last week? We look at the state of basic health care on Weekday.
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Basic Health Update
Live interview on KIRO radio's Ross and Burbank Show
Rebecca Kavoussi provides an update on Basic Health and the 40,000 people facing cuts.
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Taxing for Health Care
Live Interview with KUOW's Ross Reynolds
In the face of cutbacks in government health care funding, hospitals and other health care providers are proposing a temporary sales tax to take up the slack. We'll find out more.
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Basic Health Cuts in Washington
Live interview on KIRO radio's Ross and Burbank Show
Rebecca Kavoussi, Community Health Network Washington (in-studio), speaks about the Basic Health program in Washington state which is facing deep cuts, potentially leaving thousands without care.
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Norplant and the Dark Side of the Law
Washington Free Press
Story won national award from Project Censored in 1998 as one of the top 25 most under reported stories of the year. Project Censored’s work highlights the important links among a free press, media literacy, and democratic self-government. https://www.projectcensored.org/category/top-25-of-1998/
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Joint Select Committee on Health Care Reform, Advisory Group on Exchange & Insurance Reforms
Advisory Committee Member
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Governor Gregoire's Interagency Council on Health Disparities Advisory Committee on Health Insurance Coverage
Advisory Committee Member
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