Alliance Blog

SEATTLE – The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit representing hundreds of the nation’s most influential employers and purchasers of health care, driven in Washington State by the Washington Health Alliance, announced the new spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Hospitals earn an “A”,“B”, “C”, “D”, or “F” Hospital Safety Grade reflecting how well they protect ...

For National STI Awareness month, the Washington Health Alliance is drawing attention to the low rates of chlamydia screenings in primary care settings. Our latest data shows that 6 in 10 commercially insured women age 16 to 24 are not getting screened.   Focus has been put on the spread of sexually transmitted infections throughout ...

As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to their customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan so they’ve committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. Learn ...

Earlier this month, the Alliance hosted a webinar to highlight the latest insights from its 17th Community Checkup report with emphasis on a new tool that shows how someone’s advantage or disadvantage can directly impact the quality of care they receive across Washington state. This new report, released on March 7, included the most expansive ...

Homethrive’s two founders both experienced the challenges of caregiving for family members while working. They found a confusing, hard to navigate system. Even after taking countless days off work and spending long hours on the phone, they couldn’t find the answers they needed. They knew there had to be a better way, so they created ...

The Mission of Health Care Originals is to help people listen to their bodies in new ways, tapping the previously underutilized science of sound to map and understand human performance. Their goal is to improve the continuum of care for respiratory disease – from drug development through individual monitoring, empowering patients to live better with ...

The health of all Washingtonians has been a driving force behind the Washington Health Alliance since we expanded beyond the Puget Sound in 2013.  Now, we plan to increase our efforts on driving equity in health care across our state. There cannot be quality in health care without first addressing equity.   We’ve long known ...

When asked for bold steps in 2023 during State of Reform’s Washington Health Policy conference, Alliance Executive Director Dr. Drew Oliveira said it comes down to pushing outside the status quo.   “We are in Seattle where everyone tries to play nice – play nice in the sandbox, be friendly.  everyone needs to be a little ...

Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. provides a personalized approach to behavioral health. BHS provides comprehensive behavioral health services to employers and their covered members, recognizing that when an employee is experiencing stress on the job, struggling with substance abuse or simply looking for advice balancing life’s difficult duties, they need somewhere to turn. Learn more about ...

As we round out 2022, the Washington Health Alliance remains grateful for member and community support that has empowered us to develop new, innovative reports, bring organizations and individuals together on crucial healthcare issues, and drive change toward better health for all Washingtonians.   While the Alliance staff has accomplished much in the past year, projects ...

Last week, we attended the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions annual conference in Washington, DC.  The National Alliance brings together 45 coalitions from around the country to address topics of concern for everyone.  Most of these coalitions are purchaser-based ranging from non-profits, like WHA, to cooperatives and for-profit organizations.  This year was no different ...

Equitable access to high-value, appropriate care is core to the mission of the Washington Health Alliance and its 185 multi-stakeholder member organizations. However, a September ruling from a federal judge in Texas on a lawsuit attacking the Affordable Care Act may erode the progress our health care system has made toward that goal. We are ...