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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
A Washington Health Alliance Diversity Initiative: Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has had serious repercussions on the nation’s mental health. A Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey shows that 25.9
Reporting on Wellness Programs and Vaccinations in Washington State
Sixteen Washington Health Alliance purchaser/employer members participated in a survey of wellness programs and vaccination rates. Survey participants ranged in size from fewer than 100 to more than 25,000 employees/members.
Driving with the Rear View Mirror: Interoperability and Value-Based Care
Are we talking to one another yet? That was the key question asked in the Washington Health Alliance and Bree Collaborative’s second Framework for Action Webinar in 2022 titled, Interoperability:
Alliance Medical Director Presents to the UW MHA Program
Washington Health Alliance Medical Director Dr. Sharon Eloranta presented “Improving Value in Healthcare” to the University of Washington’s Executive Master of Health Administration class on April 23rd. The presentation included
Supporting New Civitas Leadership
The Washington Health Alliance is participating in the leadership of Civitas Networks for Health. Alliance Executive Director Nancy Giunto is joining the 2022 Nominating Committee to select the new Civitas
Using Data to Report and Act on Racial Bias—A Free Webinar
A free webinar on using data to address racial bias will be held on May 5th at 1 pm PT with speaker Common Ground Health President and CEO Wade Norwood,
Transitions for the Alliance Board of Directors
The enduring strength of the Washington Health Alliance is in large part attributed to senior health care and business leaders in Washington who accept leadership roles on the Board of
You Can’t Provide Value Without Providing Equity
More than 1,250 people attended the University of Michigan’s Center for Value-Based Insurance Design 2022 Summit last month, where stakeholders from across the country discussed the opportunities and challenges to
The Serious Side of Springing Forward
by Alliance Medical Director Dr. Sharon Eloranta Do you enjoy “springing forward” when we make the change from Standard Time (ST) to Daylight Savings Time (DST) each year? For many,
Alliance Joins National Effort to Improve Patient Safety
by Alliance Medical Director Dr. Sharon Eloranta Unsafe care for patients is startlingly common – estimates indicate that at least 250,000 Americans die each year from incidents related to preventable
Alliance Supports Value-Based Care and Alternative Payment Models
March 21, 2022 Representative Suzan DelBene 2330 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Via Email Dear Representative DelBene: Thank you for your leadership and your support to increase the
Saying the Words: Racial Discrimination
The Theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness. Unfortunately, there is much to remind us of how far we have to go on both fronts. There is
Alliance Medical Director Appointed to Bree Collaborative
On February 11th, Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed Washington Medical Director Dr. Sharon Eloranta to serve on the Robert Bree Collaborative, created in 2011 by the Washington State Legislature to
Alliance’s Total Cost of Care Report Receives Widespread Acclaim
The Washington Health Alliance’s new Total Cost of Care report has garnered significant attention, including coverage by the Everett Herald, AboutHealthTransparency.org, Healthcare Innovation, State of Reform, and hundreds of other