Cambia Grove’s spring 2020 Paying for Health series brought global, national, and community thought leaders to the virtual stage to discuss how to improve health outcomes and how to align
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Alliance Team Members Join Health Care Cost Transparency Board Data Committee
The Washington State Health Care Cost Transparency Board (HCCTB), created by House Bill 2457, is charged with reducing health care growth and increasing price transparency in Washington state. To help
Change Happens at the Speed of Trust
I’m pleased to share with you some great news. The Washington Health Alliance was recently recognized as a national leader by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation (best
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 Alliance Welcomes New Member HealthierHere
HealthierHere is a regional partnership committed to working in new ways to improve the health and well-being of King County residents. At the heart of their work is an understanding that
Alliance Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Washington Health Alliance is committed to becoming an inclusive and anti-racist organization. We pledge to create an environment where all employees and members, regardless of skin color, culture, ethnic
Collaboration is Key
The Alliance is often recognized for our ability to bring together diverse voices to address an issue or a challenge. Our members tell us that they trust us to tackle
The Alliance Welcomes New Member Moss Adams
With a rare blend of inspiration and technical excellence, Moss Adams empowers their clients to discover and claim the future. Moss Adams brings West to business. Unbound from big-firm conventions,
Washington State’s Highest Performing Medical Groups Reported
Opioid prescribing continues on a downward trend, but some areas show an increase in chronic use. SEATTLE, WA-The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) issues its 15th Community Checkup report today with
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
Alliance Partners with Business Leaders to Support Vaccine Acceleration Efforts
It is clear that approving vaccines is just the start of a very complicated process to get them administered. In our state as in many others, vaccine supplies are short,
Purchaser Primary Care Support Letter
January 26, 2021 Sue Birch, Director Judy Zerzan-Thul, MD, Chief Medical Officer Washington State Health Care Authority 626 8th Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 Sent Via Electronic Mail Dear Director
Driving Health Care Value One Step at a Time!
By Washington Health Alliance’s Karen Johnson and Bree Collaborative’s Ginny Weir Entering a new year is often a time for reflection and renewal. The first few weeks of 2021 have
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
The Alliance Welcomes New Members for 2021
This month, we’re excited to welcome Boulder Care, Bristol Myers Squibb, Collective Innovative Solutions, LLC, Elevate Health, Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health (ACH), Kaiser Permanente Northwest and Northwest Permanente
Washington State’s Top Public Health Doctor Kathy Lofy Sees “A Path Back to Normalcy Now”
As Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Washington state and providers ready for administering the first doses as part of the state’s distribution plan, Washington State Health Officer and Chief Science
Alliance Resources Help Increase Value-Based Care
The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) and Bree Collaborative (Bree) at the Foundation for Health Care Quality are teaming up to encourage everyone involved in the Washington state health care system
The Alliance Welcomes New Members: Lucid Living, LLC and University of Washington Master of Health Administration Program
This month, we’re excited to welcome Lucid Living and University of Washington Master of Health Administration as the newest members of the Alliance. Lucid Living, LLC Before individuals with psychiatric
Alliance Resources Help Consumers Make Good Health Care Decisions
Results from our recent member survey indicate that many of you are unfamiliar with the Alliance’s Own Your Health website (OYH), which offers consumer-friendly guidance to help people make well-informed
The Alliance Welcomes New Member Unify Consulting
This month, we’re excited to welcome Unify Consulting as the newest member of the Alliance. Unify Consulting Optimistic Experts without Arrogance Their strategy is culture. Unify Consulting has shed the