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
Posts Categorized: Disparities in Care
Inequity is a Public Health Crisis
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died in police custody. The video of his death and the death of Manuel Ellis, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others spurred protests
The 15th Community Checkup to be Released
The priority for most of us is stopping the devastation of COVID-19 and seeing that vaccine distribution is accelerated. With your support, the Alliance is also holding firm to our
Time for Tintinnabulation
We have a tradition in the Alliance office, the “ringing of the bell.” Whenever we have a significant achievement, we ring a bell and gather together for just a moment
Stepping Back to Look at the Big Picture
I am deeply saddened by the racism and violence that has left our nation reeling again, just when it seems we were finding a new sense of stability coping in
Alarming Measles Outbreak
It’s hard to believe we’re going backwards in the immunization department. But that’s exactly what’s happening. The recent measles outbreak in Clark County and across the country is evidence that
New Report: Opioids in Washington State
I’m pleased to announce that the Alliance has just released a new highlight with statewide opioid prescribing rate data as part of our Different Regions, Different Care series. The highlight
HPV vaccination rates in Washington remain stubbornly low
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made headlines for finding that more than 20 percent of adults in the U.S. are infected with cancer-causing
Washington state health care variation confirmed in new report
For five years, The Leapfrog Group – a national nonprofit organization comprised of large private and public healthcare purchasers – has issued the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, reporting on errors,
Addressing disparities in care
Variation in health care is a common theme in the Alliance’s work. The Community Checkup report released last December highlights how this variation is found across geographies and among medical
Upcoming Alliance reports shine a light on health inequity, patient experience
Reducing underuse of effective care has been a long-standing goal of the Alliance. Addressing disparities in care, based on race, ethnicity, language or socioeconomic status, is one way to evaluate progress
Addressing unequal health care in Washington
We want high quality, affordable health care for everyone – whatever their race, ethnicity, financial status, gender or where they live. But we know that who you are can affect
Release of county-level data reveals disparities in care
We are pleased to publish the detailed, county-level data we used to produce the 2014 Disparities in Care Report. Organizations such as public health departments, city and county governments, regional
Disparities in Care 2014 Report released
Nationally, disparities in care have become a hot topic as health care systems begin to implement population management strategies. There are many national and state-level reports on disparities that look
Alliance releases Disparities in Care 2013 report
Using the Medicaid data from the 2012 Community Checkup, the Alliance has produced reports for medical groups showing their performance on the Community Checkup by race, ethnicity, and language. The