Marking the tenth anniversary of the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization representing the nation’s most influential employers and purchasers of health care, driven in
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Highlight: Health Care Quality paired with Total Cost
SEATTLE, WA — Understanding where the highest quality care is offered for the lowest cost in Washington could be crucial to decision-making, but has been challenging to answer. Building off
Washington Health Alliance announces New Executive Director
SEATTLE, WA — The Washington Health Alliance has named Dr. Drew Oliveira, a physician with four decades of experience in medicine and health plan leadership, its new executive director. Following
Washington Health Alliance Releases New Total Cost of Health Care Details
Report provides detailed spending for patients across Washington state SEATTLE, WA — What does it cost to provide health care to Washington state’s patients? Answers to that question are provided
Washington Health Alliance Holds Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Event
Film screening and panel discussion focus on improving behavioral health for the LGBTQ+ community SEATTLE, WA — This Pride Month, the Washington Health Alliance’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative is
Health Care Quality Across Washington State Reported
Washington Health Alliance releases its latest Community Checkup SEATTLE, WA — Where can you get high quality health care in Washington state? The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) answers that question
Washington Health Alliance to Release Groundbreaking Total Cost of Health Care Report
Unprecedented detailed results for counties and regions across Washington state SEATTLE, WA — Where are our health care dollars going? That answer is provided in the Washington Health Alliance’s new
Three Washington Health Plans Ranked Best in the Nation
The Washington Health Alliance releases its latest eValue8™ results. SEATTLE, WA. Today, the Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) issued its most recent report using the eValue8™ process, an evidence-based tool that
An Urgent Message from Physician Leaders of the Washington Health Alliance
The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) today released an urgent message regarding the continued threat of COVID-19 from clinical leaders of the Washington Health Alliance, most of whom are members of
Alliance Purchasers Work Together to Drive Health Care Improvements in Washington State
White paper shares learnings and outcomes from collective efforts to improve health care value. SEATTLE, WA-The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) recently completed a purchaser-led project with the central aim of
Alliance Recognized Nationally for Groundbreaking Work on Trust
ABIM Foundation recognizes Washington Health Alliance as a model for building trust in health care. SEATTLE – Today, the Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) is being recognized as a leader in
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
Washington Purchasers Unify to Support Statewide Primary Care Transformation Effort
Improving the delivery of health care to thousands of people across the state. SEATTLE, WA – In a letter sent yesterday, the Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) and the Purchaser Business
The Washington Health Alliance and Bree Collaborative Partner in Effort to Increase Value-Based Care
“There is nothing holding us back from making health and health care in Washington state a model for the country.” SEATTLE, WA – The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) and Dr.
Statewide Report Introduces Quality Composite Score to Compare Performance of Medical Groups and Clinics
The Washington Health Alliance releases the latest Community Checkup report, analyzing health care for 4 million Washington residents. SEATTLE, WA – The Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) issues its 14th Community
Washington Health Alliance Releases New Quality Composite Score
The Alliance uses its new quality composite score to compare care across Accountable Communities of Health and counties. SEATTLE – Today the Washington Health Alliance published a new method for
Wide Variation Reported in Washington State’s Health Care System
The Washington Health Alliance releases the latest Community Checkup report, analyzing health care for 4 million Washington residents. SEATTLE, WA – The Washington Health Alliance issues its 13th Community Checkup
Low-Value Health Care on Downward Trend in Washington State
Unprecedented report from Washington Health Alliance shows performance for 44 medical groups across the state. SEATTLE. Low-value services in Washington state’s health care system decreased from 2014 through 2017, according
Washington Health Alliance Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Health Plans
Alliance and employers partner to find the highest quality and issue findings. Today, the Washington Health Alliance (Alliance) issued a report on the top performing health plans in Washington state.
Washington Health Alliance Releases Groundbreaking Pricing Findings
Alliance research shows wide price variation across state and facilities and breaks down statewide spending trends. SEATTLE. Washington consumers face significant price variations for inpatient treatments across the state and