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All-Alliance Meeting: Monday, March 11 — Making Health Care More Affordable for Employers and Individuals
March 7, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
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... Read more »Alarming Measles Outbreak
February 20, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
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... Read more »Hospital Price Transparency: It’s complicated
January 29, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
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... Read more »Are we there yet?
December 19, 2018 by Washington Health Alliance
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... Read more »Health Care Purchasers Need to Hit the “Play” (not the “Pause”) Button on Value-Based Purchasing Strategies
October 26, 2018 by Washington Health Alliance
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.... Read more »SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and NDSC join the Alliance
May 4, 2018 by Washington Health 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... Read more »Celgene Corporation, Magellan Health and Quad+Aim Partners join the Alliance
March 27, 2018 by Washington Health 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... Read more »An Exciting Night at the Leaders in Health Care Awards
March 5, 2018 by Nancy A. Giunto
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... Read more »eviCore Healthcare and Collective Medical join the Alliance
February 26, 2018 by Washington Health Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome eviCore and Collective Medical as the newest members of the Alliance. About eviCore Healthcare eviCore is a company committed to advancing healthcare management... Read more »Peninsula Community Health Services joins the Alliance
February 6, 2018 by Washington Health Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome Peninsula Community Health Services as the newest member of the Alliance. About Peninsula Community Health Services Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated... Read more »