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 Washington: When Amazon enters health care | David Postman | CHIP Re-Auth
DJ Wilson | Sep 12, 2017 | Washington
We host our 2017 Inland NW State of Reform Health Policy Conference tomorrow. If you haven't scanned the Topical Agenda yet, you can still do so. And, you've still got time to register to be with us, if you can swing it. Our SeaTac conference is coming up on January
5 Things Washington: Post ACA system, federal policy update, Mike Kreidler
DJ Wilson | Aug 25, 2017 | Washington
Much of what we're watching in health care today will be featured on the agenda at our 2017 Inland NW State of Reform Health Policy Conference coming up on September 13th. It's a great group of speakers, and about 300 of our closest friends in Washington State health care. You
5 Things Washington: Post-ACA healthcare system, Inslee admin, Marcy Shimada
DJ Wilson | Aug 8, 2017 | Washington
"I'm just happy to be here." It's part of a great scene from the 1988 movie "Bull Durham" normally intended as a meaningless cliche. But, after spending 6 hours on an 18" ledge, 50-feet above a surprise tide, I can tell you I'm just happy to be here. Thanks to
5 Things WA: US Senate, MultiCare, Merissa Clyde
DJ Wilson | Jul 25, 2017 | Washington
Who knows how this day will end in DC, though it appears Republicans are falling into line for a vote for debate to begin in the Senate. That vote is happening now. Watch it here. That, and a few other important things are what we have our eye on in
5 Things WA: Senate's updated BCRA, Providence, Jorge Rivera
DJ Wilson | Jul 13, 2017 | Washington
I read some of Thomas Paine's writings over the 4th of July, and I couldn't help but think this famous quote is a great fit for the state of health policy today: "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this
5 Things WA: Individual market, learning from Nevada, North Central
DJ Wilson | Jun 19, 2017 | Washington
For the first time since March, 2015, we are going to just one edition this month. The June-uary weather - following such a tough winter and spring - has convinced us to get out of town for a bit. So, less clutter from me for your inbox this month! 1.
CBO, Qliance, Jim Capretta
DJ Wilson | May 23, 2017 | Washington
As always, we have 5 Things We're Watching ready for you - but candidly, this list could be 12 or 13 items long. There's a great deal going on, certainly, but I can't help but wonder if it's all distraction. Are we improving the system rapidly enough to be able
Teresa Mosqueda | Mario Molina | Dorothy Teeter
DJ Wilson | May 9, 2017 | Washington
What a few weeks it has been. We are in the middle of action at the federal, state and local levels. Some board rooms are responding actively. Some are taking cover. Regardless of how organizations respond to the environment today, I recall the old adage among executives at Group Health
Alzheimer's | AHCA vote | Kat Latet
DJ Wilson | Apr 26, 2017 | Washington
When we talk about mental health, can we start with the weather? Gawd... Cliff Mass compares the "atmospheric river" (a real thing, actually) we've been enduring to Darth Vader's Empire and to Jaws for the horror of it all. The photos and predictions will depress you. Hopefully, the 5 Things
Regular session | Group Health Foundation | Ray Manahan
DJ Wilson | Apr 11, 2017 | Washington
First Hillary Clinton. Then Gonzaga University. I'm not so great at picking winners, I guess. In this edition of "5 Things We're Watching," I imply a few other predictions about our legislature and our Congress. So, consider the source for those when you read this month's edition. 1. Olympia: Budget
