State of Reform | Bridging the gap between healthcare and health policy

Texas awards millions for community mental health

By Kelli Weldon | May 23, 2018 | Texas

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

Hawai‘i Department of Health approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis

By Hawaii Department of Health | May 23, 2018 | Hawaii

Medford nurses reach a tentative contract agreement to improve patient care at Providence Medford Medical Center

By Kevin Mealy | May 22, 2018 | Oregon

David Lubarsky named CEO of UC Davis Health

By Steve Telliano | May 21, 2018 | California

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

David Lubarsky named CEO of UC Davis Health

By Steve Telliano | May 21, 2018 | California

5 Things California: IHA Atlas, Novartis, Jonathan Barrera

By DJ Wilson | May 17, 2018 | California

Department of State Hospitals updates Senate subcommittee on proposed programs and facilities

By Kylie Walsh | May 16, 2018 | California

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

What They're Watching: Lindsay Harris, HMA

By Kylie Walsh | May 21, 2018 | Washington

Sen. Darneille concerned about City of Lakewood's actions on adult family homes

By Kylie Walsh | May 17, 2018 | Washington

Washington’s health system performance among best nation but still needs improvement

By Kylie Walsh | May 16, 2018 | Washington

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

Medford nurses reach a tentative contract agreement to improve patient care at Providence Medford Medical Center

By Kevin Mealy | May 22, 2018 | Oregon

New opioid treatment programs to serve rural Oregon

By Saerom England | May 17, 2018 | Oregon

FamilyCare receives CMS approval to terminate its MA plan

By DJ Wilson | May 16, 2018 | Oregon

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

Governor Walker issues Administrative Order addressing homelessness

By Austin Baird | May 16, 2018 | Alaska

5 Things Alaska: Jon Schleder, pharmacy bill, alcohol use

By DJ Wilson | May 15, 2018 | Alaska

What They're Watching: Jon Schleder, Alaska Innovative Medicine

By Kylie Walsh | May 15, 2018 | Alaska

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

Hawai‘i Department of Health approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis

By Hawaii Department of Health | May 23, 2018 | Hawaii

Hawaii's health system performance ranked best in nation

By Kylie Walsh | May 18, 2018 | Hawaii

Gov. Ige and DOH unveil security features planned for new Hawaii State Hospital building

By Janice Okubo | May 17, 2018 | Hawaii

Texas awards millions for community mental health

By Kelli Weldon | May 23, 2018 | Texas

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

By Kylie Walsh | May 23, 2018 | Federal

New Texas Department of Insurance website compares medical costs across the state

By Emily Boerger | May 16, 2018 | Texas

AG Paxton announces lawsuit against Purdue Pharma for violation of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

By The Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton | May 15, 2018 | Texas

Washington’s health system performance among best nation but still needs improvement

Kylie Walsh | May 16, 2018 | Washington

AG Becerra, coalition of 16 AGs successfully intervene to defend ACA in federal lawsuit filed in Texas

Office of California Attorney General Becerra | May 16, 2018 | California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington

What They're Watching: Lindsay Harris, HMA

Kylie Walsh | May 21, 2018 | Washington

What They're Watching: Damien O’Doherty, KOFA Public Affairs

Kylie Walsh | May 18, 2018

What They're Watching: Swatee Surve, Litesprite

Kylie Walsh | May 18, 2018 | California

CMS re-survey underway at Western State Hospital

Kelly Stowe | May 15, 2018 | Washington

Governor Inslee pushes for mental health system transformation

Kylie Walsh | May 11, 2018 | Washington

2018 Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference

Sep 12, 2018 | Spokane | Register

2018 Los Angeles State of Reform Health Policy Conference

Sep 19, 2018 | Los Angeles

2018 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference

Oct 10, 2018 | Anchorage | Register

2018 Oregon State of Reform Health Policy Conference

Oct 16, 2018 | Portland | Register

2018 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference

Nov 28, 2018 | San Diego

Novartis "insider": We didn't want to "anger" Cohen

DJ Wilson | May 10, 2018 | Federal

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Novartis statement on $1.2m contract with Michael Cohen

DJ Wilson | May 10, 2018 | Federal

Washington hospitals share progress on patient safety

Kylie Walsh | May 10, 2018 | Washington

Texas awards millions for community mental health

Kelli Weldon | May 23, 2018 | Texas

Hawai‘i Department of Health approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis

Hawaii Department of Health | May 23, 2018 | Hawaii

Medford nurses reach a tentative contract agreement to improve patient care at Providence Medford Medical Center

Kevin Mealy | May 22, 2018 | Oregon

David Lubarsky named CEO of UC Davis Health

Steve Telliano | May 21, 2018 | California

Hawaii's health system performance ranked best in nation

Kylie Walsh | May 18, 2018 | Hawaii

New opioid treatment programs to serve rural Oregon

Saerom England | May 17, 2018 | Oregon

Gov. Ige and DOH unveil security features planned for new Hawaii State Hospital building

Janice Okubo | May 17, 2018 | Hawaii

5 Things California: IHA Atlas, Novartis, Jonathan Barrera

DJ Wilson | May 17, 2018 | California

FamilyCare receives CMS approval to terminate its MA plan

DJ Wilson | May 16, 2018 | Oregon

Department of State Hospitals updates Senate subcommittee on proposed programs and facilities

Kylie Walsh | May 16, 2018 | California

5 Things Oregon: Proposed insurance rates, big movement from Medicare, health care's social contract

DJ Wilson | May 16, 2018 | Oregon

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

What They're Watching: Lindsay Harris, HMA

Sen. Darneille concerned about City of Lakewood's actions on adult family homes

Texas awards millions for community mental health

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

Hawai‘i Department of Health approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis

Medford nurses reach a tentative contract agreement to improve patient care at Providence Medford Medical Center

David Lubarsky named CEO of UC Davis Health

Two very big moves in Medicare you may have missed

House committee reviews managed care in Texas

What They're Watching: Michael Stollar, HMSA

OHA Director Patrick Allen proposes agency reorganization

The ARC of Anchorage to pay nearly $2.3 million to settle Medicaid False Claims Act allegations

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

David Lubarsky named CEO of UC Davis Health

5 Things California: IHA Atlas, Novartis, Jonathan Barrera

Department of State Hospitals updates Senate subcommittee on proposed programs and facilities

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

What They're Watching: Lindsay Harris, HMA

Sen. Darneille concerned about City of Lakewood's actions on adult family homes

Washington’s health system performance among best nation but still needs improvement

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

Medford nurses reach a tentative contract agreement to improve patient care at Providence Medford Medical Center

New opioid treatment programs to serve rural Oregon

FamilyCare receives CMS approval to terminate its MA plan

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

Governor Walker issues Administrative Order addressing homelessness

5 Things Alaska: Jon Schleder, pharmacy bill, alcohol use

What They're Watching: Jon Schleder, Alaska Innovative Medicine

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

Hawai‘i Department of Health approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis

Hawaii's health system performance ranked best in nation

Gov. Ige and DOH unveil security features planned for new Hawaii State Hospital building

Texas awards millions for community mental health

Attorneys General urge Senate to pass opioid-related legislation

New Texas Department of Insurance website compares medical costs across the state

AG Paxton announces lawsuit against Purdue Pharma for violation of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

Washington’s health system performance among best nation but still needs improvement

AG Becerra, coalition of 16 AGs successfully intervene to defend ACA in federal lawsuit filed in Texas

What They're Watching: Lindsay Harris, HMA

What They're Watching: Damien O’Doherty, KOFA Public Affairs

What They're Watching: Swatee Surve, Litesprite

What They're Watching: Michael Stollar, HMSA

2018 Northern California State of Reform: What You Missed

What They're Watching: Sue Deitz

CMS re-survey underway at Western State Hospital

Governor Inslee pushes for mental health system transformation

Conferences

2018 Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Los Angeles State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Oregon State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Northern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Texas State of Reform Health Policy Conference

2018 Hawaii State of Reform Conference

2018 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference

Novartis "insider": We didn't want to "anger" Cohen

Top 5

Interviews

5 Things

We're Watching

Novartis statement on $1.2m contract with Michael Cohen

Washington hospitals share progress on patient safety

Texas awards millions for community mental health

Hawai‘i Department of Health approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis

Medford nurses reach a tentative contract agreement to improve patient care at Providence Medford Medical Center

David Lubarsky named CEO of UC Davis Health

Hawaii's health system performance ranked best in nation

New opioid treatment programs to serve rural Oregon

Gov. Ige and DOH unveil security features planned for new Hawaii State Hospital building

5 Things California: IHA Atlas, Novartis, Jonathan Barrera

FamilyCare receives CMS approval to terminate its MA plan

Department of State Hospitals updates Senate subcommittee on proposed programs and facilities

5 Things Oregon: Proposed insurance rates, big movement from Medicare, health care's social contract