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Wage Gaps, Unemployment, and Inequity: The Economic Impacts of A Pandemic In King County
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the jobs lost as a result of the economic shutdown, has spanned across sectors and occupation types – with many factors influencing the ability of a sector, employer, or position to adjust to fit the new reality.
Plans and Partnerships: Our Response to COVID-19
Over the past several months, COVID-19 changed our world and challenged us to do things differently. It deeply impacted people and communities, exposed strengths and weaknesses, and shifted priorities. HealthierHere is no exception. The pandemic put our values to the...
Primary Care Transformation – Public Comment Ends July 31
Summary: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is holding a public comment period on a proposed Multi-payer Primary Care Transformation Model. We encourage you to review the model and share your input. The public comment period ends Friday, July 31, 2020....
Advance Care Planning Conversations During COVID-19
12-1pm Respecting LimitsA practical approach to advance care planning conversations during COVID-19 With Mark Beiter, Medical Director for Palliative Care at Virginia Mason, & Dr. Laura Webster, Bioethics Program Director at...
Solidarity and Learning How To Help: A Brief Statement and Recommended Readings on Racism
Dear Partners, Stakeholders and all who will listen,We at HealthierHere stand in solidarity with those protesting the murder of Black people in the United States. We demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others who have been harmed and killed by...
Sneak Peek: Whole Person Care Innovations
Physical and mental health are once again front-page news. Media outlets share warnings about "the psychosocial repercussions" of COVID-19 (Scientific American), and "that U.S. agencies have yet to properly prepare for the unfolding mental health crisis" (ABC News)....
Tips and Training: new COVID-19 features in EDIE and Collective Ambulatory
Organizations that use the Collective Platform – including EDIE and Collective Ambulatory – can now access new features designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). We developed a tutorial to help our partners navigate this new...
New feature: COVID-19 Resource Hub
Feeling challenged by all the information coming at you? Us, too. To help, we've launched the HealthierHere COVID-19 Resource Hub.Our partners are overwhelmingly busy providing critical services, care and supports to our community. The Resource Hub serves...
In the News: Neighborcare raises awareness about COVID-19 impacts on community health centers
Neighborcare’s Chief Executive Officer recently highlighted some of the unique challenges community health centers are facing as a result of COVID-19. Learn more in the Seattle Times feature, “Health care systems for vulnerable communities face unique challenges amid coronavirus outbreak.”
Meeting Changes, Partner Impacts and Coronavirus in our Community
A Letter from our Executive Director: Dear HealthierHere Partners and Stakeholders,I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to share some changes HealthierHere is implementing as a result of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).We are in a very unusual...
HealthierHere Calendar
Jan 2021
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01/25/2021 12:00 am |
Community and Consumer Voice Committee Meeting
TBD - |
Feb 2021
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02/04/2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Governing Board Meeting
Online - Register |
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02/10/2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Network Partner Workgroup Meeting - Connect2 Community Network
Online - Register |
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02/22/2021 12:00 am |
Community and Consumer Voice Committee Meeting
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Mar 2021
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03/04/2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Governing Board Meeting
Online - Register |
Community-Sponsored Opportunities
Jan 2021
Feb 2021
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02/04/2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Racialized Trauma and Child Well-Being: Powerful Insights and Practical Tools for Healing (Virtual Forum)
Online - Register |
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02/18/2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Motivational Interviewing - Intermediate Course (Virtual Training)
Online - Register |
Partner Tools and Resources
Updates:
Dear WA Providers – Please Share Your Value-Based Purchasing Experience
Calling all health care provider organizations! The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is seeking input via their annual paying for value survey.The survey is live and closes on August 31. HCA and HealthierHere encourage a variety of providers to...
Solidarity and Learning How To Help: A Brief Statement and Recommended Readings on Racism
Dear Partners, Stakeholders and all who will listen,We at HealthierHere stand in solidarity with those protesting the murder of Black people in the United States. We demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others who have been harmed and killed by...
Tips and Training: new COVID-19 features in EDIE and Collective Ambulatory
Organizations that use the Collective Platform – including EDIE and Collective Ambulatory – can now access new features designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). We developed a tutorial to help our partners navigate this new...
New feature: COVID-19 Resource Hub
Feeling challenged by all the information coming at you? Us, too. To help, we've launched the HealthierHere COVID-19 Resource Hub.Our partners are overwhelmingly busy providing critical services, care and supports to our community. The Resource Hub serves...
Meeting Changes, Partner Impacts and Coronavirus in our Community
A Letter from our Executive Director: Dear HealthierHere Partners and Stakeholders,I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to share some changes HealthierHere is implementing as a result of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).We are in a very unusual...
Join our Board – Now Accepting Applications for Non-Profit Seat
HealthierHere’s Governing Board is currently recruiting for 1 open seat: the non-profit seat, available to individuals with non-profit experience. Interested? Submit your application by March 13.
Questions about coronavirus? Our partners at Public Health are here to help.
At our February 6 Governing Board meeting, Board member Patty Hayes, RN, MN and Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC), shared information about coronavirus and the ongoing Public Health response. Read more for links to related updates, tools and guidance provided by PHSKC.
1099 Tax Form Information
The answers to common questions about 1099 forms for partner organizations who received funds from HealthierHere and/or other Accountable Communities of Health.
Meeting Materials
Partner Learning Webinars
Washington State Health Care Authority and Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs):
- Washington State Health Care Authority
- Better Health Together
- Cascade Pacific Action Alliance
- Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health
- North Central Accountable Community of Health
- North Sound Accountable Community of Health
- Olympic Community of Health
- Pierce County Accountable Community of Health
- Southwest Accountable Community of Health
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