Washington Health Alliance, Washington State Medical Association, Group Health Cooperative and Swedish Health Services will partner on initiative SEATTLE (June 18, 2015) – A coalition of leading health care organizations
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Signing ceremony for All-Payer Claims Database legislation marks new era of cost and quality transparency in Washington state
Coalition for Health Care Cost Transparency applauds Governor Jay Inslee and state legislators for bi-partisan effort Olympia, May 14, 2015—At a ceremony in his office today, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
Legislature passes health-care transparency bill
Governor could finally give consumers an effective All-Payer Claims Database OLYMPIA, Wash., April 20, 2015—In a big victory for the Coalition for Health Care Cost Transparency, the Legislature, with huge bipartisan
Community Checkup finds the quality of care varies between medical groups
The Washington Health Alliance expands health care quality reporting into Skagit, Spokane and Whatcom counties Media Contact: John Gallagher, Washington Health Alliance, 206.454.2957, jgallagher@wahealthalliance.org The Washington Health Alliance announced today the release of the
New reports find potential overuse of health care services across Washington state
Analyses of hospital readmissions, potentially avoidable emergency room use and geographic distribution of common medical tests and procedures finds widespread variation by counties, age groups and gender. SEATTLE (January 29,
New report on hospital sticker prices reveals tremendous variation among hospitals for similar procedures and treatments
Fourfold differences in prices are common The Washington Health Alliance (the Alliance) announced today the publication of a new report that details tremendous variation in billing prices for common procedures
First statewide report in nation to measure Choosing Wisely® recommendations finds overuse and widespread geographic variation
Data from 3.3 million lives in Washington illustrates successes and opportunities for improvement Washington State Choosing Wisely Task Force unveils campaign to focus on imaging for uncomplicated headaches The first
Washington Health Alliance names Nancy Giunto as executive director
New leader brings more than 30 years’ experience of successful planning and delivery of strategic initiatives in complex settings. The Washington Health Alliance (the Alliance) today announced the appointment of Nancy A.
Washington Health Alliance survey of Puget Sound patients finds decline in how well local health care providers communicate and how patients rate them
Survey of approximately 33,000 patients finds mixed news compared to 2011-2012 survey, as patients also rate office staff more helpful and courteous. Patients say that their primary care providers generally
Washington Health Alliance releases 2013 Community Checkup results
Puget Sound Health Alliance’s new name reflects move to statewide quality reporting The Washington Health Alliance (the Alliance) today unveiled its new name and released its first Community Checkup to
Washington State awarded $3.4 million data center grant
Health Care Authority, Puget Sound Health Alliance to partner on project to make health care pricing more transparent Washington State Health Care Authority Director Dorothy Teeter announced today that the
Puget Sound Health Alliance receives $1 million to improve quality, value of health care in region
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation selects local nonprofit to continue in national effort. The Puget Sound Health Alliance (Alliance) announced today that it has been awarded a grant of $1
Washington State Medical Association and Puget Sound Health Alliance Awarded Grants to Promote Choosing Wisely® Campaign
Organizations to collaborate on educating physicians and consumers on health care overuse The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) and the Puget Sound Health Alliance (Alliance) today announced that each organization has
New county health rankings show region has significant room for improvement
We know that much of what influences health happens in our schools, neighborhoods and places of work, in addition to the doctor’s office or hospital. A new report released today shows
Caroline Whalen Assumes Chair of Puget Sound Health Alliance
Highly respected King County official to lead Board during important growth period for the Alliance Caroline Whalen, the chief administrative officer for King County with extensive experience in health care innovation, has