Fentanyl, meth users present uniquely difficult challenges for Washington's SUD-focused healthcare workers to treat
Shane Ersland | Jan 17, 2023 | Washington
Keynote: Andrea Palm, US Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Eli Kirshbaum | Jan 12, 2023 | Washington
What You Missed: 2023 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Ethan Kispert | Jan 11, 2023 | Washington
Consolidation, underlying costs, and a lack of healthy competition contributing to Washington’s rising healthcare costs
Shane Ersland | Jan 6, 2023 | Washington
The rising costs of healthcare services are a heavy burden for many Washingtonians, but lowering those costs is a complicated issue. Experts identified some causes for high costs, as well as some solutions that could provide some relief during the “Efforts to ensure transparency & promote affordability” panel at Thursday's
Spokane advocates push for policies to improve maternal health outcomes for Washingtonians
Shane Ersland | Jan 3, 2023 | Washington
A group of Spokane advocates is working to improve perinatal maternal health equity and well-being outcomes for families through public policy advocacy. Andrea Estes and Stephaine Courtney are spearheading advocacy efforts to support several family initiatives. Courtney is the executive director of both The Learning Project and Shades
Over 200 organizations coming to the 2023 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Ethan Kispert | Dec 27, 2022 | Washington
With the 2023 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference coming up next week, we wanted to share the list of organizations that will be attending our event. It's an impressive list and one that we're honored to host and convene on January 5th! We are looking forward to seeing
5 Things Washington: Pharmacies & PBMs, 2023 peer support specialists bill, Q&A on rural student mental health
Eli Kirshbaum | Dec 16, 2022 | Washington
Special shoutout to our reporter Shane Ersland, who has done some great reporting in the state recently and is an instrumental part of State of Reform's presence in Washington. Feel free to reach out to Shane at any time with story leads as he continues to track the most pressing topics in
Washington Gov. Inslee’s budget prioritizes homelessness and behavioral health needs
Shane Ersland | Dec 15, 2022 | Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prioritized initiatives to address homelessness and behavioral health needs in his proposed 2023-25 budget, which he released on Wednesday. Inslee’s housing proposal features a referendum that would allow legislators to front-load $4 billion of housing construction over the next six years. The underlying capital
WSMA urges lawmakers to support initiatives that aim to improve patient access to care at Washington medical practices
Washington State Medical Association | Dec 15, 2022 | Washington
Results from a new survey indicate inflation and staffing shortages continue to severely strain Washington's medical practice community and hinder patients' ability to access care during a crucial period of recovery in the state. The survey was shared with 5,000 physicians working in independent (non-networked) physician clinics in