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Anna Benyo, Senior Health Policy Analyst

Anna is a Senior Health Policy Analyst for Health and Reproductive Rights at the National Women's Law Center where she works to implement health care reform at the state level — with a particular focus on ensuring equitable, affordable access to care. Prior to joining the Center, Anna served as a Policy Analyst at Harbor Health Services, a large network of community health centers headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and home to the first health center in the country. For several years Anna worked to advance evidence-based practices that reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C in New York City and successfully lobbied for increased resources and policy reform. She is a graduate of New York University and later received an interdisciplinary Master's Degree from NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

My Take

Decades Later: Why Medicaid Still Matters

Posted by Anna Benyo, Senior Health Policy Analyst | Posted on: July 29, 2011 at 05:28 pm

In preparing for this blog post and reflecting on the historical passage of the Social Security Act of 1965 which created the Medicaid and Medicare programs, I am reminded that as much as things change, they remain the same.

Medicaid was created to help the poor. It provides access to vital medical care and services, underscoring a belief that all citizens in this country, not just the privileged, have a right to medical care. Those of us fighting to protect Medicaid recognize that the vision created decades ago is still relevant. It still matters. Decades can pass but this vision for America remains strong: everyone should have access to basic health care for themselves and their families.

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Federal Official: Cutting off Funds for Planned Parenthood is Illegal

Posted by Anna Benyo, Senior Health Policy Analyst | Posted on: June 02, 2011 at 08:57 am

After what has seemed like months of relentless attacks on women’s health – there is hope! In a victory for women in Indiana and across the country, Dr.

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Profits over people for now, but not for long…

Posted by Anna Benyo, Senior Health Policy Analyst | Posted on: May 17, 2011 at 04:59 pm

A quote from a recent New York Times article sums it up, "Even with insurance ... I can't afford to use it."

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We're Back!

Posted by Anna Benyo, Senior Health Policy Analyst | Posted on: May 03, 2011 at 09:42 am

Congress is back in session after the recent recess where they heard constitutes' concerns at town hall meetings across the country. Given time spent in their districts, I wondered if members of Congress would come back to Washington, DC ready to promote job growth or with a solution to the ongoing foreclosure mess. Unfortunately, that is not their focus.

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