Healthier Washington Newsletter for August 28, 2019

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In this issue

Washington links value and payment for prescription drugs
Coming up: Medicaid Transformation public forums

Connections

Notice

Getting to know the Clinical Data Repository webinar update:

We experienced technical problems during our Aug. 13 webinar, and apologize for the confusion and inconvenience. Here is a recording of the presentation. Thank you.

EVENTS

Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference Spokane Conference Center Sept. 10
Conference information

Webinar: An overview of the HCA's substance use disorder consent management guidance
Sept. 26 | 12-1:30PM
Register

Webinar:
How Behavioral health strategies are helping people live better lives.
Nov. 19 | Noon-1PM
Register

RESOURCES

Health systems transformation calendar

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Stories of health care transformation in Washington State

Washington links value and payment for prescription drugs

Washington has become the fourth state to gain federal approval to negotiate with drug to link payment to prescription drug use outcomes.

Read the full story in HCA Connect.

Coming up: Medicaid Transformation public forums

The annual Medicaid Transformation Public Forum is an opportunity to talk about health and wellness in Washington State. Leaders will present a progress report on the work to-date, and invite guests to share experiences, perspectives, questions, and concerns.

This year's forums will be co-hosted by North Central Accountable Community of Health (NCACH) and Southwest Washington ACH (SWACH).

The events are:

September 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Confluence Technology Center
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Learn more and RSVP
September 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Bridgeview Resource Center
Vancouver, WA 986
Learn more and RSVP

This year's events will feature Facebook Live video streaming. Visit the HCA Facebook page to join the live broadcast.

Families with children are welcome, and light refreshments will be available.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in Medicaid Transformation
Apple Health (Medicaid)-covered clients
Providers, including Accountable Community of Health partnering providers
Health services educators
Tribal members
First responders
Anyone associated with:

Health equity
Workforce development
Housing and employment supports
Hospitals/clinics

Learn about Medicaid Transformation.

About Healthier Washington

Healthier Washington is a multi-sector partnership to transform the health care system. The result: Better health, better care, and lower costs. Our initiatives advance whole-person health, focus on paying for value rather than volume of health care services, and take a community-centered approach to care.

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