Consolidation, underlying costs, and a lack of healthy competition contributing to Washington’s rising healthcare costs
Shane Ersland | Jan 6, 2023 | Washington
Washington health experts discuss efforts to regulate health care cost growth
Shane Ersland | Sep 13, 2022 | Washington
HCA gains input from stakeholders on rulemaking for Cascade Care Select plans
Soraya Marashi | Oct 7, 2021 | Washington
Governor signs entire “Cascade Care 2.0” bill into law
Emily Boerger | May 10, 2021 | Washington
Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation on Monday that aims to increase the affordability of standardized health plans on the individual market. Among several provisions, Senate Bill 5377 establishes a state premium assistance program for certain individuals purchasing health insurance on the state exchange. The bill also builds on the 2019
WSHA calls on Inslee to veto section of public option bill
Emily Boerger | Apr 29, 2021 | Washington
In a letter sent to Governor Jay Inslee’s office on Tuesday evening, the Washington State Hospital Association called on the governor to veto a portion of recently passed legislation that would require certain hospitals to contract with at least one public option plan in the state. The bill, SB 5377,
Q&A: Representative Eileen Cody on the 2021 session
Sydney Kurle | Apr 28, 2021 | Washington
Representative Eileen Cody was raised on her family’s farm in Iowa. After earning her associate’s and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, Cody began a 40 year career in nursing at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle. In addition to her work at Kaiser Permanente, Cody is a founding member of
State lawmakers offer advice on creating a federal public option
Emily Boerger | Apr 15, 2021 | Federal
Three legislators pursuing public options at the state level offered lessons learned during a recent conversation at the 2021 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference. The three lawmakers – Sen. David Frockt (WA), Sen. Matt Lesser (CT), and Rep. Dylan Roberts (CO) – are at different stages in establishing
Washington Senate bill to increase the affordability of standardized health plans heard in House Health Committee
Sydney Kurle | Mar 18, 2021 | Washington
Senate Bill 5377 had its first hearing in the House Health Care and Wellness Committee on Wednesday, after moving out of the Senate on Mar. 2nd. This bill, sponsored by Sen. David Frockt, aims to increase the affordability of standardized plans on the individual market. Specifically, this bill
Cascade Care offers more options, launches this week
Shawna De La Rosa | Nov 2, 2020 | Washington
Starting this week, more health and dental care coverage options and financial assistance will be available through the Cascade Care plans that have been implemented in accordance with SB 5526. “As more Washingtonians are impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, having health coverage is crucial during these difficult times,” Pam MacEwan,