Save the date for next year’s Shared Decision Making Workshop!

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October 25, 2023

Save the date for next year’s Shared Decision Making Workshop!

Registration opens soon.

We are excited to announce that the Washington State Shared Decision Making Workshop returns next year as an in-person event. During the workshop, policymakers, payers, and health care organizations will talk about shared decision making (SDM) strategies, including the use of patient decision aids (PDAs) and how to implement them.

Workshop details

Event: The Washington State Shared Decision Making Workshop
Date: January 11, 2024
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
18740 International Boulevard
Seattle, WA 98188
No cost

The purpose of the workshop is to:

Promote the adoption of Bree SDM implementation strategies across the state
Introduce strategies for putting PDAs into practice to support SDM
Share the steps needed to put SDM into practice and begin to develop an action plan
Increase awareness of training opportunities to improve skills to implement SDM and PDAs
Give attendees an opportunity to participate in state learning collaborative to increase the use of SDM and PDAs

Who should attend?

The workshop is available to anyone who is interested and geared toward:

Health care providers
Health system leadership
Patients/patient advocates
SDM champion/implementor
Health plans
Developers
Policymakers
Provider organizations
Legislature/government
Malpractice insurers
Legal consultants
Quality consultants
Tribal representatives
Accountable Communities of Health

There is no cost to attend this workshop.

What is shared decision making?

What is shared decision making?

SDM allows patients and providers to make health care decisions together. It takes into account what is important to the patient—and clinical evidence—so the patient can choose what is right for them.

PDAs provide patients with information they need to make an informed decision. PDAs are tools providers can use as part of shared decision making with their patients. Through SDM, a patient has the information and support needed to make the best choice, based on their personal values and preferences.

Have questions?

We'll share registration information soon. We look forward to collaborating with you in January!

Learn more

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to health equity, whole-person care, and 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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