5 Things We’re Watching is our regularly distributed market and policy intelligence newsletter. Each newsletter includes five items of relevance specific to your market. Enjoy links to original source documentation, thoughtful coverage from other outlets, and independent reporting from State of Reform.
5 Things Alaska: ASO RFP, Jay Butler, What you missed
DJ Wilson | Oct 19, 2018 | Alaska
Normally, we limit this newsletter to 5 Things each month. But, with a lot of moving parts in Alaska health care this month, we're throwing in a few more for you to scan, read, and review... So, here are seven things for you in this month's edition of 5 Things
5 Things Alaska: Managed care, defining "local," key health care legislators
DJ Wilson | Sep 18, 2018 | Alaska
This is the time of year when the things we are watching in Alaska health care and health policy take shape on the agenda we are preparing for you at our 2018 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference. In other words, you'll find the most important topics in Alaska health
5 Things Alaska: Fundraising in primary, price transparency, Gubernatorial podcasts
DJ Wilson | Aug 15, 2018 | Alaska
Last week, I took my kids up to the top of Mt. Baldy in Eagle River, and then up to Byron Glacier outside of Girdwood. And, unlike our hiking trips last year, we didn't need the US Navy to come save us, so it was a success all around...! With
5 Things Alaska: Providence Family Medicine Center, Breakfast with Candidates, Michael Humphrey
DJ Wilson | Jul 18, 2018 | Alaska
Big thanks to Kylie and the team who held down the fort for me while I was out, but I'm back in the saddle here at State of Reform. We've got details for you this month about the future of coordinated care in Alaska Medicaid, about the pending Alaska gubernatorial
5 Things Alaska: UnitedHealthcare, Natasha Pineda, health system performance
Kylie Walsh | Jun 19, 2018 | Alaska
DJ is taking a much needed vacation, so I'm bringing you this edition of 5 Things We're Watching. I'm usually covering health policy in Alaska and several other states. DJ will be back next month, but until then, here's what we're watching in Alaska health care for June. Kylie Walsh State
5 Things Alaska: Jon Schleder, pharmacy bill, alcohol use
DJ Wilson | May 15, 2018 | Alaska
Later today, we host our Convening Panel meeting for our upcoming 2018 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference. This year's conference is coming up on October 10th, if you want to put it on your calendar! Last year, we hit 300 attendees at the event, which was an amazing turn out...
5 Things Alaska: United hiring CEO, Facebook seeks hospital data, #thosewecarry
DJ Wilson | Apr 11, 2018 | Alaska
The clock is running with five days left in the regular legislative session. A number of key questions remain in the budget, but few things sharpen a legislator's mind than a looming election. The session, and a few other items, are what we're watching in Alaska health care this month.
5 Things Alaska: Harsh comments on waiver, Legislation moving, Wilson Agency sells
DJ Wilson | Mar 20, 2018 | Alaska
It feels like the momentum of success that has been a hallmark of the last few years in Alaska health care is coming to an end. I may be wrong - hopefully I am. But with the 1115 waiver request running into severe and harsh criticism, with The Wilson Agency
5 Things Alaska: 1115 Waiver, legislative update, John Wagner
Emily Boerger, Kylie Walsh | Feb 21, 2018 | Alaska
We hope you enjoyed your three-day weekend. DJ is out this week, so he left us in charge of this edition of 5 Things We're Watching, which includes an update on the 1115 waiver and DJ's thoughts on Amazon entering health care. Thanks for reading our stuff, and DJ will
5 Things Alaska: Gov. Walker's budget, Shawn West, 1115 waivers
DJ Wilson | Jan 17, 2018 | Alaska
Session is now underway, and Gov. Walker is out with his budget proposal for FY 2019. We're also tracking a series of other contextual items beyond health care in Alaska, which we have curated for you below. Here's what we've got our eye on for health care in the state
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