Lately, the news has been so full of stuff about reforming the health care system that it’s like drinking from a fire hose. Here’s an effort to summarize and give an overview as of this writing. Read the full Summer Newsletter.
Summer Newsletter
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Read MoreSpokesman-Review Op Ed by Cris M. Currie, Dennis Dellwo and Shari McEvoy: Administrative change could save Washington $1 billion in health care costs
June 03, 2026
While it’s no longer news that major federal cuts to Medicare and Washington’s Medicaid (Apple Health) have taken effect and will continue to take effect through 2027 and 2028, few realize their scope or impact.
Read moreMay FTAC Recap: Continued Work on Provider Reimbursement and Possible Universal Primary Care Model
June 03, 2026
May FTAC: Continued Work on Provider Reimbursement and Possible Universal Primary Care Model by John Sobeck, MD, HCFA-WA Vice President This month’s Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting focused on advancing Washington State’s universal health care discussion by refining provider reimbursement strategies, financing priorities, and...
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