5 Things Colorado: Last minute bill movement, Q&A w/Patrick Gordon, Biden budget proposal
DJ Wilson | Jun 9, 2021 | Colorado
5 Things Oregon: Q&A w/Lori Coyner, Hospital finances, Health disparities
DJ Wilson | Jun 9, 2021 | Oregon
5 Things Texas: 1115 waiver update, Early Bird registration, Maternal mortality
DJ Wilson | Jun 8, 2021 | Texas
5 Things Hawaii: Mental health solutions, Economic forecast, Broadband funding
DJ Wilson | Jun 3, 2021 | Hawaii
5 Things California: Med-Cal draft RFP, Convening Panel, Pharmacy deserts
DJ Wilson | Jun 3, 2021 | California
Every bright summer day seems like one more day we are closer to having the pandemic behind us. Yet, I'm getting this feeling that the post-COVID economy is going to be too fast and too furious for my liking. The WSJ says "The economic recovery is here. It's unlike anything you've
5 Things Utah: SLCo RFA, Interim study plan, ARPA funds
DJ Wilson | May 27, 2021 | Utah
It's mental health awareness month in May. And, though we're at the end of the month, it feels like time to double down on being intentional about addressing our mental health needs. According to the US Census Household Pulse Survey, about 53% of Utahns self-attested to "feeling nervous, anxious, or
5 Things Alaska: Overdose surge, Convening panel, Federal health policy agenda
DJ Wilson | May 27, 2021 | Alaska
This fall on September 14, we plan to host a hybrid event for our 2021 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference. It'll be in-person at the Dena'Ina Convention Center, as well as virtually at our digital conference platform. So, if you register, you can choose either to be in-person or
5 Things Washington: Lindeblad to retire, Inslee's vetoes, Masking requirements
DJ Wilson | May 25, 2021 | Washington
My grandmother would store wads of cash in her box springs because, as a child of the Great Depression, she couldn't trust the banks. I see my children now worried about being indoors without masks. My six-year old isn't able to feel fully comfortable eating inside a restaurant, even one
5 Things California: May Revise, Access to care, Federal health agenda
DJ Wilson | May 20, 2021 | California
While this newsletter focuses on California health care and health policy, we're now covering health care in 15 states. We track federal policy, too. So, if you're interested in seeing our reporting from multiple states, or want to just track all of our reporting on California health care each morning,
5 Things Arizona: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Four corner discussion, Dr. Cara Christ
DJ Wilson | May 19, 2021 | Arizona
We are now less than one week out from our annual State of Reform event. This year, we have a US Senator, a "four corner" conversation with legislative leaders, and some of the most thoughtful voices from Arizona health care you'll find gathered in one (albeit virtual) place. We'd love
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