For colorectal cancer, preventative screenings should be easy, affordable, and accessible but on average in Washington state, roughly 4 out of 10 commercially-insured individuals are not receiving these tests. That
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Recap: Alliance hosts ‘Examining Equity’ webinar discussing 2023 Community Checkup
Earlier this month, the Alliance hosted a webinar to highlight the latest insights from its 17th Community Checkup report with emphasis on a new tool that shows how someone’s advantage
The Alliance Welcomes New Member: Homethrive, Inc.
Homethrive’s two founders both experienced the challenges of caregiving for family members while working. They found a confusing, hard to navigate system. Even after taking countless days off work and
The Alliance Welcomes New Member: Health Care Originals
The Mission of Health Care Originals is to help people listen to their bodies in new ways, tapping the previously underutilized science of sound to map and understand human performance.
Alliance expands focus on healthcare equity in 2023
The health of all Washingtonians has been a driving force behind the Washington Health Alliance since we expanded beyond the Puget Sound in 2013. Now, we plan to increase our
At State of Reform conference, Alliance executive director challenges status quo
When asked for bold steps in 2023 during State of Reform’s Washington Health Policy conference, Alliance Executive Director Dr. Drew Oliveira said it comes down to pushing outside the status
The Alliance Welcomes New Members: Behavioral Health Systems, Goodpath, Guardant Health, Johnson & Johnson, Nox Health and ViiV Healthcare
Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. provides a personalized approach to behavioral health. BHS provides comprehensive behavioral health services to employers and their covered members, recognizing that when an employee is experiencing
Keeping up the momentum from 2022, the Alliance plans to drive value, change in 2023
As we round out 2022, the Washington Health Alliance remains grateful for member and community support that has empowered us to develop new, innovative reports, bring organizations and individuals together
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