In our second episode of Transformation Talks, Charisse Pope interviews Torney Smith, Administrator of the Spokane Regional Health District. The two discuss how Medicaid Transformation allows us to address upstream causes of medical need, value-based care in a capitalist society, and the role privilege plays in health equity.
Read MoreSee summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for December 8, 2018-January 4, 2019.
Read MoreIn their December meeting, the BHT Board approved 2019 funding for Collaboratives participation, Learning Cohorts, and Equity engagement work.
Read MoreHCA's Interpreter Services group is providing resources, including upcoming webinars, to help behavioral health providers to prepare for changes coming January 1 as part of Integrated Managed Care (IMC).
Read MoreIn the inaugural episode, Charisse interviews Dr. Anna Foucek Tresidder, Program Director and Assistant Professor Public Health, College of Health Science and Public Health, at Eastern Washington University. That’s a mouthful! Their conversation is equally robust.
Read MoreThe HCA has released Pay-for-Performance (P4P) targets for the BHT region.
Read MoreSee summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for November 13-December 7, 2018.
Read MoreSee summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for October 16-November 12, 2018.
Read MoreInterpreter services for Medicaid eligible clients can be requested through the Health Care Authority's (HCA's) current vendor Universal Language Service (Universal).
Read MoreThe Better Health Together enrollment center will be staffed with trained Navigators who are ready to guide residents through the enrollment process.
Read MoreBHT selected the two who we felt could immediately serve the criminal justice-involved clients of this Pathways Hub Pilot launching November 2018. We are pleased to announce that we will offer contracts to…
Read MoreSummaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for September 10-October 15, 2018.
Read MoreMedicaid Transformation work is running full speed ahead. Partnering Providers and Collaboratives have created Transformation Plans and now BHT is planning steps for how move forward into 2019.
Read MoreThe Better Health Together Accountable Community of Health, is initiating this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals to enter into an agreement with care coordination agencies to provide direct care coordination services using the Pathways Community Hub Model (Pathways) and Care Coordination Systems (CCS) data/reporting platform.
Read MoreDetailed questions and answers regarding the transition to fully integrated managed care (FIMC/IMC).
Read MoreDetailed questions and answers regarding the earning, allocation, and distribution of 1115 Waiver Project Funds.
Read MoreHosted by the Washington State Health Care Authority's Healthier Washington team, the Learning Symposium is a full-day conference focusing on Medicaid Transformation in Washington State, and is specifically tailored for you as our partner in community and health systems change.
Read MoreStarting in 2019, Apple Health (Medicaid) plans will cover behavioral health treatment services, in addition to the already covered physical health services. Read on to find out what this means for Apple Health clients and what you need to know to answer their questions.
Read MoreWashington state’s new HealthCareCompare website, is an online tool that launched today that allows patients to compare prices for medical procedures.
Read MoreNorth Central ACH hosted a panel discussion to share their region's knowledge and experiences regarding IMC transitioning. Below are the key takeaways BHT staff noted from the discussion.
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