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Low-Back Pain Implementation Collaborative Reports on Progress
June 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
Washington Health Alliance Director of Purchaser Strategies Denise Giambalvo and Director of Data Management and Analyst Mark Pregler co-presented “Driving Market Change through Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration” at the Civitas Networks for... Read more »The Chilling Effect of Personal Liability for Medical Errors
June 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
More than 250,000 people die in the United States each year because of medical mistakes, making it the third highest cause of death in the country. Researchers found that most... Read more »National Alliance Leadership Summit on June 27-28 in Detroit Features Alliance Member WellSpark Health
June 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions is holding its 6th Annual Leadership Summits on June 27 and 28 in Detroit, Michigan, with virtual and in-person options. This is an opportunity... Read more »A Washington Health Alliance Diversity Initiative: Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community
May 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has had serious repercussions on the nation’s mental health. A Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey shows that 25.9... Read more »Reporting on Wellness Programs and Vaccinations in Washington State
May 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
Sixteen Washington Health Alliance purchaser/employer members participated in a survey of wellness programs and vaccination rates. Survey participants ranged in size from fewer than 100 to more than 25,000 employees/members.... Read more »Driving with the Rear View Mirror: Interoperability and Value-Based Care
May 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
Are we talking to one another yet? That was the key question asked in the Washington Health Alliance and Bree Collaborative’s second Framework for Action Webinar in 2022 titled, Interoperability:... Read more »Alliance Medical Director Presents to the UW MHA Program
May 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
Washington Health Alliance Medical Director Dr. Sharon Eloranta presented “Improving Value in Healthcare” to the University of Washington’s Executive Master of Health Administration class on April 23rd. The presentation included... Read more »Supporting New Civitas Leadership
May 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
The Washington Health Alliance is participating in the leadership of Civitas Networks for Health. Alliance Executive Director Nancy Giunto is joining the 2022 Nominating Committee to select the new Civitas... Read more »Using Data to Report and Act on Racial Bias—A Free Webinar
May 2, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
A free webinar on using data to address racial bias will be held on May 5th at 1 pm PT with speaker Common Ground Health President and CEO Wade Norwood,... Read more »Transitions for the Alliance Board of Directors
April 5, 2022 by Washington Health Alliance
The enduring strength of the Washington Health Alliance is in large part attributed to senior health care and business leaders in Washington who accept leadership roles on the Board of... Read more »