The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have received the
Healthier Washington Award Year 4 Operational Plan. The plan is a blueprint for
how Healthier Washington is working to change the health system. It outlines
the goals, initiatives, and structure of the SIM grant work. Read the Operational Plan Executive Summary or the full
Award Year 4 Operational Plan and eight
appendices.
On January 9, 2017, Washington State received federal approval of its request for a Section 1115 demonstration waiver, the Medicaid Transformation Demonstration.
Washington State is currently requesting an amendment to the waiver. The Health Care Authority (HCA) will accept public comment on the waiver amendment draft through February 2, 2018.
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Roadmap
HCA has produced a revised Value-based Roadmap to set the stage for health care transformation in 2018. The Roadmap describes HCA’s value-based purchasing (VBP) goals, delivery system transformation strategies, innovation successes to date, and future plans to accelerate broad transition into value-based payment models.
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Webinar series
The HCA is eager to continue engaging with partners across the state on achieving the VBP Roadmap's objectives. To support awareness and dialogue, HCA will launch a comprehensive VBP webinar series beginning January 31.
Learn more on our how to participate page.
In the early 1990s, the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe faced several health crises, including chemical dependency, diabetes, and high rates of miscarriage and infant deaths.
The tribe knew they needed to revive a culture of health. For generations, elders had passed along the tradition and belief that true health should encompass not only the body, but also the mind, spirit and community.
Tribal leaders knew it was time to act on this ancient wisdom. In 1992, the tribe opened the Shoalwater Bay Tribe Wellness Center. It started small, with only two medical rooms and two dental chairs. Over time, the Wellness Center has grown to provide a number of specialty services.
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