Research and data analysts at the Department of Social & Health Services shared data that showed integrated financing for physical and behavioral health services can have positive results. Of special note are statistically significant lower rates of homelessness and incarceration as compared to statewide data.
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Myers and Stauffer, the independent assessor for the Medicaid Transformation Demonstration project plans, will present a webinar about the process and timeline they will follow to assess the project plans.
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The Health Care Authority (HCA) is now accepting submissions to certify patient decision aids. As part of the Healthier Washington shared decision making initiative, the state certifies tools that can help people engage in health decisions with their health care provider. End of life care is the topic of HCA’s third round of PDA certification.
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An interim report on the Practice Transformation Support Hub describes the many ways that this Healthier Washington initiative is charting the course for change in the health sector.
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The HCA's Office of Tribal Affairs has shared a graphic showing the boundaries of tribal government jurisdictions, and locations of Indian health care providers within counties and Accountable Community of Health (ACH) regions. The map highlights the importance of tribal communities as partners in Medicaid transformation across the state.
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On Friday, Oct. 27, the Washington State Medical Association
will host the Choosing Wisely Summit. Health care leaders, stakeholders and
national Choosing Wisely® representatives will gather for a day-long, in-depth
look at how the Choosing Wisely initiative in Washington State is moving from
education to implementation.
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Community story
Kids get chance to succeed as behavioral health care becomes school resource
As principal of Monticello Middle School Angela Allen was determined to help her students succeed. But she knew she needed to help some of them be healthy before they could tackle homework. The Cascade Pacific Action Alliance, one of nine Accountable Communities of Health, supported a pilot project that brought a new support to the school. The change proved to be life-changing for her students.
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Health care attorney Sandra Johnson says “value-based
purchasing,” is not so new. In her commentary for the Voices of a
Healthier Washington website, Johnson points out providers have long adhered to
the underlying principles.
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the article.
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