{"id":15485,"date":"2021-01-28T21:08:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T21:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiofree.org\/?p=155770"},"modified":"2021-01-28T21:08:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T21:08:43","slug":"first-biden-harris-executive-orders-on-health-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2021\/01\/28\/first-biden-harris-executive-orders-on-health-care\/","title":{"rendered":"First Biden-Harris Executive Orders on Health Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration issued their first executive orders and presidential memorandums addressing\u202faccess to health care, including reproductive health care. President and CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt responded:  <\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s actions of rescinding the global gag rule and taking the important first step of undoing the harmful domestic gag rule are critical for patients accessing health care in the U.S. and around the world. \u202fThe domestic gag rule forbidding discussion of abortion put Title X providers in an untenable position \u2013 withhold vital information and violate professional ethics or leave the program. Pregnant people need accurate information about their options and referrals right away. No one should be denied information, no matter where they\u2019re receiving care, their source of insurance, their income, or the health care services needed\u2013especially time sensitive care like pregnancy care. <\/p>\n

I look forward to the additional steps that the Biden-Harris administration will take to protect and expand access to health care, including reproductive health care.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to see the Biden-Harris administration opening a special enrollment period to provide people needing health care coverage during the pandemic an opportunity to sign-up and will direct agencies to re-examine policies that undermine Medicaid and reduce access to coverage. These executive orders are welcome news for patients. <\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is just the beginning. I look forward to the additional steps that the Biden-Harris administration will take to protect and expand access to health care, including reproductive health care. We call on the administration to omit harmful coverage bans on abortion care like the Hyde Amendment in the Presidential budget, remove medically unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion, continue to restore the Affordable Care Act and expand its reach to provide communities equitable, fair health care coverage, and act swiftly to get communities the COVID-19 relief they need. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat is why we call on Congress and the Administration to implement the Blueprint for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice<\/a>, a comprehensive and proactive policy agenda endorsed by more than 100 bold, progressive organizations.\u202f<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last four years have been incredibly harmful when it comes to health care, racial justice, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights, and many other issues. It will take time and work to reverse the damage and improve outcomes for all people. As physician advocates we are excited to partner with the Biden-Harris administration to achieve our vision of a world where people can access care they need regardless of their zip code, income level, or source of insurance.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

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