IBM Watson and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc Join the Alliance
June 10, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
This month, we’re excited to welcome IBM Watson Health and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the newest member of the Alliance. About IBM Watson Health Using advanced technology IBM Watson... Read more »Making our Mission and Vision a Reality
June 3, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
At the Alliance’s Board of Directors retreat last week, we talked a lot about how we define and measure the impact of the Alliance’s work. We know very well that... Read more »Executive Director Nancy Giunto comments on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s draft legislation.
June 3, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
WHA Senate Letter N. Giunto FINAL... Read more »Washington Moves Closer to A Single All-Payer Claims Database
May 2, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
I am delighted to report that the legislation to move us closer to a single statewide All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) has successfully moved through both houses of the Washington legislature.... Read more »The Alliance’s Amazing March Achievements
April 5, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
Happily, spring is here and we can finally put our snow shovels away! Last month was a big one for the Alliance. At our All-Alliance meeting, we welcomed more than... Read more »Washington Health Alliance Responds to Senate Call for Ways to Address Rising Health Care Costs
March 8, 2019 by Washington Health Alliance
March 7, 2019 Via Email The Honorable Lamar Alexander 455 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Alexander, Thank you for the opportunity to provide recommendations to help... Read more »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 »