Additional Information: Health Position of the LWVUS: Promote a health care system for the United States that provides access to a basic level of quality care for all U.S. residents and controls health care costs. Health Position of the LWVWA: Policies as part of comprehensive reform of the existing health system which: Ensures universal access for all residents to a comprehensive, uniform, and affordable set of health services. These services shall be available regardless of health status (i.e. one’s pre-existing conditions) or financial status. Provide coverage and continuity of care, to the extent possible, regardless of “seamless” changes in life circumstances such as change in employment, marital status, financial status, or health status. Establish a mechanism to adequately control total system expenditures for health services while maintaining quality standards of care. Assure that no one shall be forced into poverty because of medical or long-term needs. Websites that may be of interest: Primary Care: Kitsap Public Health District – Kitsap Community Health Priorities, go to for full report – “data” Harrison Medical Center – Kitsap County Medical Society – - Communiqué - Newsletter for the Kitsap County Medical Society Newspaper for internists – - University of Washington Family Practice Newsletter Peninsula Community Health Services for the insured and uninsured – Holly Ridge Center, neurodevelopmental clinic and support for children and adults with – developmental disabilities. - Navy Hospital, Bremerton - Group Health in Kitsap County State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services –
Additional Information: Health Position of the LWVUS: Promote a health care system for the United States that provides access to a basic level of quality care for all U.S. residents and controls health care costs. Health Position of the LWVWA: Policies as part of comprehensive reform of the existing health system which: Ensures universal access for all residents to a comprehensive, uniform, and affordable set of health services. These services shall be available regardless of one’s health status (i.e. pre-existing conditions) or financial status. Provide “seamless” coverage and continuity of care, to the extent possible, regardless of changes in life circumstances such as change in employment, marital status, financial status, or health status. Establish a mechanism to adequately control total system expenditures for health services while maintaining quality standards of care. Assure that no one shall be forced into poverty because of medical or long-term needs. Websites that may be of interest: Primary Care: – Kitsap Public Health District – Kitsap Community Health Priorities, go to “data” for full report – Harrison Medical Center – Kitsap County Medical Society - Communiqué - Newsletter for the Kitsap County Medical Society – Newspaper for internists - University of Washington Family Practice Newsletter – Peninsula Community Health Services for the insured and uninsured – Holly Ridge Center, neurodevelopmental clinic and support for children and adults with developmental disabilities. - Navy Hospital, Bremerton - Group Health in Kitsap County – State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services