5 Things Washington: Health staffing legislation, Q&A w/ Sen. Warnick, Pharmacy deserts
Emily Boerger | Jan 26, 2022 | Washington
Q&A: Sen. Judy Warnick on SBs 5807 & 5412
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 25, 2022 | Washington
FAIR Health releases COVID cost analysis
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 24, 2022 | Washington
WA dental therapists bill reintroduced
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 24, 2022 | Washington
Health care staffing level legislation heard in Olympia
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 19, 2022 | Washington
A proposed minimum staffing level bill for hospitals was heard today in the Washington State House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee. The bill would move oversight of staffing committee statutes from the Department of Health, where it currently resides, to the Department of Labor and Industries. It would also increase
Nearly half a million Washingtonians live in pharmacy deserts
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 18, 2022 | Washington
Stretching above its foothills, the glacial crown of Mt. Rainier stands guard over Packwood, one of Washington’s dwindling lumber towns. Today, Packwood — population 319 — may be best known for its biannual flea market. Every spring and fall, thousands of visitors descend on the town. For travelers, it's the
5 Things Washington: What you missed, 2022 health policy, Deferred care
Emily Boerger | Jan 12, 2022 | Washington
Last week we were honored to host the 2022 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference, which brought together a diverse group of some of the most senior health care executives and health policy leaders in the state. In this edition of "5 Things We're Watching" we feature several of
What You Missed: 2022 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Emily Boerger | Jan 11, 2022 | Washington
Last week, State of Reform hosted our 2022 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference, bringing together thought leaders, legislators, and policy experts into multi-silo conversations about the future of health care in Washington. Too often, those with good ideas for reforming health care don’t have a solid
Video: The new social determinant imperative
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 11, 2022 | Washington
Addressing the social determinants of health has been a growing consideration in the world of health care and community services. During the 2022 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference, four of Washington’s most thoughtful stakeholders discussed what this means for the field in a panel called ‘The new social
Keynote: Executive panel on equity, improving health systems
Aaron Kunkler | Jan 11, 2022 | Washington
Three of Washington’s most insightful health care leaders joined us for the afternoon keynote at the 2022 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference. The keynote, moderated by State of Reform’s own DJ Wilson, included Leanne Berge, chief executive officer of Community Health Plan of Washington, Ben Danielson,