This month, we’re excited to welcome Exact Sciences as the newest member of the Alliance. About Exact Sciences Exact Sciences is molecular diagnostics company focused on the early detection and
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Health Care Facts and a Preview of the Alliance’s Newest Report
You know health care is top of mind when the Wall Street Journal publishes a multiple choice questionnaire about health care costs. My staff and I recently took the WSJ
Primary Care Spending Results Deserve a Closer Look and Employers Are Making a Difference
It is fitting that our All-Alliance Meeting later this month focuses on primary care. We have long believed that primary care prevents more serious health issues down the line and
Magick.ai Joins the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome Magick.ai as the newest member of the Alliance. About magick.ai Founded by award-winning AI experts in 2018, Magick AI is pioneering augmented cognition to
The True Value of Exercise
It’s officially summer and I am appreciating the opportunity to spend more time in the garden with these long warm days, but it got me thinking about some recent studies
IBM Watson and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc Join the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome IBM Watson Health and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the newest member of the Alliance. About IBM Watson Health Using advanced technology IBM Watson
Making our Mission and Vision a Reality
At the Alliance’s Board of Directors retreat last week, we talked a lot about how we define and measure the impact of the Alliance’s work. We know very well that
Washington Moves Closer to A Single All-Payer Claims Database
I am delighted to report that the legislation to move us closer to a single statewide All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) has successfully moved through both houses of the Washington legislature.
ArevoHealth Joins the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome ArevoHealth, Inc. as the newest member of the Alliance. About arevohealth The arevohealth platform is designed for self-insured employers and their employees to help
All-Alliance Meeting: Monday, March 11 — Making Health Care More Affordable for Employers and Individuals
Reducing waste and making health care affordable—these are issues that engender more questions than answers. But I’m happy to report there is some encouraging news. We are fortunate to have
Prescryptive Health Joins the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome Prescryptive Health, Inc. as the newest member of the Alliance. About Prescryptive Health, Inc. Prescryptive, a new company that launched on January 1, 2019,
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
Hospital Price Transparency: It’s complicated
You cut your finger making dinner. You’re not sure if you need stitches, and you have a high deductible. You quickly check online for the cost and the waiting time
Polsinelli Joins the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome Polsinelli as the newest member of the Alliance. About Polsinelli Polsinelli provides a full-spectrum of legal services in a range of industries. This firm
Are we there yet?
In the introduction to our 2018 Community Checkup – just released this week – we use the metaphor of a journey to describe our health care improvement efforts in Washington
Airrosti Joins the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome Airrosti as the newest member of the Alliance. About Airrosti Airrosti providers are singularly focused on getting results for their patients, while providing the
Health Care Purchasers Need to Hit the “Play” (not the “Pause”) Button on Value-Based Purchasing Strategies
This month’s letter is written by Deputy Director Susie Dade on a timely topic, the impact of purchasers on value-based purchasing strategies – one of her many areas of expertise.
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and NDSC join the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and NDSC as the newest members of the Alliance. About SEIU Healthcare 1199NW SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is the largest, most united
Celgene Corporation, Magellan Health and Quad+Aim Partners join the Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome Celgene Corporation, Magellan Health and Quad+Aim Partners as the newest members of the Alliance. About Celgene Corporation Celgene seeks to deliver truly innovative and
An Exciting Night at the Leaders in Health Care Awards
Last Thursday, Seattle Business magazine hosted a gala at Bell Harbor International Conference Center for their 2018 Leaders in Health Care Awards. It was an exciting and inspiring evening, and