Healthier Washington newsletter for September 25, 2019

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In this issue

Universal Health Care Work Group holds initial meeting
HCA receives an additional $21.5 million to tackle the opioid epidemic
Pierce County ACH has a new name
Hepatitis A outbreak in several Washington counties
Wenatchee Medicaid Transformation forum on Facebook Live

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EVENTS

Yakima Nation, 3^rd annual Trauma Informed Care Conference
Sept.18-20 | Toppenish
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Webinar: medication assisted treatment
Sept. 19 | 8:30AM to 10AM
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Greater Columbia ACH learning collaborative: trauma informed care
Nov. 5 | 8:30AM to 5PM
Kennewick
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North Sound ACH is seeking a community impact director. Applicants should be from the five-county region. Especially welcome are applicants from indigenous communities, communities of color, LGBTQ+ and others who will add diversity of experience and perspective to the team.
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Universal Health Care Work Group holds initial meeting

Health Care Authority (HCA) kicked off its Universal Health Care Work Group on September 20, 2019. The work group will provide recommendations to the Legislature on how to create, implement, maintain, and fund a universal health care system.

Read the full announcement

HCA receives an additional $21.5 million to tackle the opioid epidemic

HCA received an additional $21.5 million to continue combating the opioid crisis. Washington will use the funds to expand the state’s opioid response plan, building upon a $21.5 million grant the state received in 2018.

Read the full story in HCA Connect.

Pierce County ACH has a new name

Pierce County Accountable Community of Health has a new name—Elevate Health—and a bright new logo.

The announcement stated the new logo "symbolizes collaboration and upward movement, reflecting how we are always seeking improved health and community vitality."

Read full announcement on the website.

Hepatitis A outbreak in several Washington counties

The Department of Health announced an outbreak of hepatitis A on July 30, 2019. The outbreak is affecting people who are living homeless or use drugs in King, Pend Oreille, Snohomish and Spokane counties.

Read the full announcement.

Wenatchee Medicaid Transformation forum on Facebook Live

Nearly 40 providers, partners, and stakeholders attended—in person and on Facebook Live—the Medicaid Transformation Public Forum in Wenatchee on September 12. North Central Accountable Community of Health (NCACH) hosted the forum.

Presenters from HCA, the Department of Social and Health Services, and NCACH talked about the progress being made in health care integration, and related topics. After the slide presentation, the audience joined the discussion with questions and comments.

Watch the forum of Facebook Live.

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