Health Care Cost Transparency Board to meet July 19

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Health Care Cost Transparency Board to meet July 19

On Monday, July 19, the Health Care Cost Transparency Board (HCCTB) will meet on Zoom. During this meeting, the HCCTB will discuss:

Preliminary recommendations from their June meeting.
The cost benchmark and total health care expenditure methodologies feedback from the Advisory Committee of Health Care Providers and Carriers.
Benchmark value options, including a phasedown approach where the benchmark decreases in years 2022 and 2023.
When (in the future) to revisit and reevaluate the benchmark methodology.

The board will also hear public comments and learn about Health Care Authority’s research on sources of coverage.

Meeting details:
Monday, July 19
2-4 p.m.
Meet on Zoom (no registration required)

Can I provide public comment or testimony?

Yes! Your input is a crucial part of the HCCTB’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 at any time.

Where can I get more information?

Visit our Health Care Cost Transparency Board pages to view meeting materials and learn more about the board’s responsibilities. Learn more about the board by visiting our Board members page.

Live captioning may be available: Communication Access Real-time Transcription (CART) services, or live closed captioning, may be available for this event, on demand. To request this accommodation, please submit a request to rachelle.alongi@hca.wa.gov as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate this request but cannot guarantee that a CART writer will be available.

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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