How Washington performs on diabetes care & more

Diabetes and Dental Health in Washington State

With a growing number of Washington State residents living with diabetes, the connection between oral health and this disease remains as important as ever.

The Alliance connected with our member, Delta Dental of Washington, to get advice on how individuals with diabetes can keep their mouths healthy.

How does Washington State perform on diabetes care?

It's National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Washington Health Alliance wants to draw attention to how we perform as a state on caring for individuals with diabetes in the primary care setting.

Figures from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) show that nearly 10% of Washington residents have diabetes, and another 34% have prediabetes – higher than normal blood glucose levels that do not reach the level to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. The ADA estimates that nearly 50,000 Washington residents a year are newly diagnosed with diabetes.

With our All-Payer Claim Database, the Alliance tracks seven measures related to diabetes care in Washington State. See how we perform on those measures and the impact where someone lives has on the diabetes care they receive.

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Substance Use Disorder: Affordable Treatment on Your Employees’ Terms

Virtual Webinar – 12 to 1 p.m. PST on Jan. 9, 2024

Substance Use Disorder is a growing condition both within Washington State and across the country. However, the health care system has been struggling to meet the needs.

Join your peers from across the health care system to hear more about how to address barriers to care and improve the health of our communities.

Learn About:

• Evidence-based, evidence-led treatment

• The value of medicine-based treatment, quick access to affordable care and harm-reduction treatment that meets people where they are

Alliance Welcomes New Member: CirrusMD

The Alliance would like to welcome our newest member, CirrusMD. This Colorado-based company is focused on improving health care across all 50 states through an advanced primary care model.

Read more about CirrusMD

Sponsorship Opportunities in 2024:

The Washington Health Alliance is excited to announce opportunities to support our two-event series in 2024: ‘Driving Market Value.’ Building off our successes in bringing health care leaders together, the Alliance is planning these two events to provide actionable insight into pharmacy benefits and high-cost medical conditions.

Learn more about sponsorship

Our members and supporters can be the best ambassadors for our work. If you know someone who would like to learn more about membership in the Alliance, contact Denise Giambalvo, Director of Member Engagement & Business Strategy, at dgiambalvo@wahealthalliance.org.

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