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FACT SHEET: HB 1508/SB 5519

Webincreases from health systems and insurers. In 2020, the legislature created the . Health. Care Cost Transparency Board . But the HCCTB has faced resistance from industry, …

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KEEP OUR CARE ACT

Web• After Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton consolidated with Franciscan Health System, doctors at Harrison were no longer allowed to prescribe medication to assist with medical …

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SUPPORTING POLICY SOLUTIONS T0 LOWER HEALTH CARE …

WebThe rising cost of health care is unsustainable. Patients in Washington are forced to choose. between going to the doctor and paying for basic needs like food and rent. Businesses …

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THROUGH FAIR MARKET NEGOTIATIONS

WebIn 2017, big health care systems controlled 73% of the. Washington residents are ready for change: 87% say the government should strengthen policies to drive competition in …

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I s s ue B r i e f : T h e T r ue P r i c e o f H e a l t h C a r e

Webhealth care price inflation has been excessive, increasing 114% compared to 81% for all other goods and services. Squeezed employers. From 2010-2020, Washington …

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Preliminary Report: Healthcare Affordability

Webinsurance, and self-funded health plans from providing plan members with access to pricing, quality, and cost information, which can help patients make better care decisions.15 Gag …

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THROUGH FAIR NEGOTIATIONS IMPROVE HEALTH CARE …

WebIn contract negotiations, some large health systems require insurers to contract with all the. hospitals and providers in its system, even if an insurer only wants …

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WA OIC Preliminary Report on Health Care

Webhealth insurers have purchased, either directly or through their holding companies, physician practices and other parts of the health care delivery system. For example, …

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Website PDAB Fact Sheet 2-5-23

Webprimary reason patients don’t take their medication as prescribed, harming their health. and well-being. The Legislature needs to take action to lower the cost of …

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Health Care (Un)Affordability: the Challenge for Small Businesses

WebOverall Health Care Ranking 17.8% 17.8% 17.9% 18.0% 18.2% 18.5% 18.7% 18.9% 19.2% 19.4% U.S. health care spending is almost TWICE the average of other wealthy …

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SUPPORT SB 5241 & HB 1263

WebHealth it overhauled Swedish’s Cherry Hill neuroscience program, adopting a high patient volume practice that increased revenue but “placed patient care in jeopardy.” The …

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Health care: ‘We are being treated as fools’ The Seattle Times

WebHealth care: ‘We are being treated as fools’ Feb. 2, 2024 at 4:41 pm By Letters editor The Seattle Times Re: “How recent WA legislative changes could save you money on health …

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Salve Lucrum: The Existential Threat of Greed in US Health Care

WebThe grip of financial self-interest in US health care is becoming a stranglehold, with dangerous. boards,includingonesthatsupplyprod-ucts and services to the medical center. …

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