Health Care Cost Transparency Board to hold its first meeting next week

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 02/12/2021 04:29 PM PST

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Health Care Cost Transparency Board to hold its first meeting next week

On Thursday, February 18, the Health Care Cost Transparency Board (HCCTB) will meet for the first time on Zoom. Governor Inslee signed the HCCTB into law last year (House Bill 2457) with the purpose of reducing health care cost growth and increasing price transparency. Each year, Washington residents are paying more and more for their health care. In addition, rising health care prices affect how health care plans (payers) pay health care providers.

Meeting details:

Thursday, February 18, 2021
2-4 p.m.
Meet on Zoom (registration not required)

What will happen during this meeting?

Board members will:

Meet and greet one another.
Learn about House Bill 2457 and their role as a board member.
Receive open public meetings training.
Review the draft charter and operating procedures.
Review the HCCTB meeting schedule.
Hear public comment/testimony.

Who are the board members?

Board members are Governor-appointed and represent consumers, business and labor, Washington State government, local government, and the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. Learn more about the board by visiting our Board members page. Learn about the board’s role by visiting our Health Care Cost Transparency Board page.

Will the HCCTB take public comment or testimony?

Public comment and testimony are a crucial part of the board’s process. Each board meeting will have a designated time for public comment. If you would like to let us know in advance you’ll be speaking, please contact us at hcahcctboard@hca.wa.gov. You can also submit comments in writing.

Where can I learn more?

Visit our Health Care Cost Transparency Board page to learn about the HCCTB. Meeting materials will be available early next week.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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