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The Alliance Goes to Washington
Last week, we attended the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions annual conference in Washington, DC. The National Alliance brings together 45 coalitions from around the country to address topics
How a federal court ruling could impact preventative services coverage
Equitable access to high-value, appropriate care is core to the mission of the Washington Health Alliance and its 185 multi-stakeholder member organizations. However, a September ruling from a federal judge
Alliance releases Action Brief addressing LGBTQ+ behavioral health care barriers
In recognition of the upcoming Transgender Awareness Week, and building off of its Pride Month documentary viewing and panel discussion, the Alliance has released an Action Brief that focuses on
Washington lawmakers look to strengthen reproductive rights
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Washington’s state lawmakers expressed clear intentions to further protect reproductive rights, including access to abortion. In late
Fourth in webinar series examines value equation in health care
Earlier this month, the Alliance and its partner, the Foundation for Health Care Quality (FHCQ), hosted its fourth webinar in the “Change In Action” series that looks at how value
Welcome from the new Executive Director, Drew Oliveira
Last month I became the new executive director of the Washington Health Alliance (WHA) after having supported the Alliance for years as a former Board member, physician participant, and health plan leader.
The Alliance Welcomes New Members Northwest Health Law Advocates and Vida Health
For 22 years, Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) has been working to improve access to health care for all Washington residents to advance health as a human right. NoHLA is
The Alliance Welcomes New Member Quilted Health
Quilted Health is a dedicated team of Certified Nurse Midwives, Licensed Midwives and Client Care Professionals. They partner with the best birth doulas, obstetricians, wellness providers and community organizations to
Video: Highlights from the Between the Shades screening, panel discussion
In honor of Pride Month, the Washington Health Alliance hosted a screening of Between the Shades, a documentary by director Jill Salvino. For those who were not able to attend
Alliance Releases Total Cost of Care for Medical Groups and Clinics
I am delighted to report that the Washington Health Alliance is continuing its efforts to understand where Washington state is spending its health care dollars. Today we released our Total
The Time to Act is Now: The Toll of High Blood Pressure
More than 100 million American adults have high blood pressure (a reading of 130/80mm Hg or higher) but only about half actually have the condition under control. High blood pressure
A Note from Alliance Executive Director Nancy Giunto on the End of WA-APCD Contract Negotiations
On June 10th, we received a letter from the Washington State Health Care Authority terminating contract negotiations with the Washington Health Alliance to serve as the Lead Organization for WA-APCD
Future of the Health Workforce Summit
Many healthcare organizations in Washington state are encountering workforce woes with worker shortage, burnout, turnover, etc. But how can leadership successfully address these challenges? Join the Greater Columbia Accountable Community
The Alliance Welcomes New Members Spine Care Partners, LLC and The Vancouver Clinic
Spine Care Partners help providers deliver simpler, easier & better spine care that improves quality while reducing costs. They engage providers in their value enhancing best practices care program and
Gun Violence: The Public Health Crisis
There is no denying that we’ve had to face a succession of difficult situations and bad news–the challenges of navigating through a pandemic, escalating inflation, and the devastating impact of
Between the Shades Director Jill Salvino Talks with the Alliance
Award-winning director Jill Salvino travels the country opening hearts and minds with Between the Shades—a film that can be described as 50 conversations exploring the many different shades of being
Low-Back Pain Implementation Collaborative Reports on Progress
Washington Health Alliance Director of Purchaser Strategies Denise Giambalvo and Director of Data Management and Analyst Mark Pregler co-presented “Driving Market Change through Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration” at the Civitas Networks for
The Chilling Effect of Personal Liability for Medical Errors
More than 250,000 people die in the United States each year because of medical mistakes, making it the third highest cause of death in the country. Researchers found that most
National Alliance Leadership Summit on June 27-28 in Detroit Features Alliance Member WellSpark Health
The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions is holding its 6th Annual Leadership Summits on June 27 and 28 in Detroit, Michigan, with virtual and in-person options. This is an opportunity