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Nurses can advance health equity in Washington state

Health Care Authority (HCA) has partnered with the Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) to create the following health equity video for nurse leaders across our state. To HCA, health equity means that everyone has…

Health Equity

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Nurses can advance health equity in Washington state
Nurses can advance health equity in Washington state
Health Equity

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HCA Connect

·Jul 19

Family receives routine care visits with no financial stress

Not having health insurance was a stressor for Gloria and her family. Her health insurance was not consistent and depended on her or her partner’s employer. Even without major health issues, employer sponsored health insurance would not cover her children. Before Apple Health (Medicaid), Gloria had concerns about possible looming…

Voices Of Apple Health

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Family receives routine care visits with no financial stress
Family receives routine care visits with no financial stress
Voices Of Apple Health

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HCA Connect

·Jun 29

Client receives long-awaited health treatments after being unemployed

John used to be covered under his employer’s health insurance. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, he lost his employment and stopped receiving health insurance. Without coverage, he couldn’t treat any of his health conditions and get the medication he needed. …

Apple Health

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Client receives long-awaited health treatments after being unemployed
Client receives long-awaited health treatments after being unemployed
Apple Health

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HCA Connect

·Jun 7

Parent feels secure with Apple Health coverage during unexpected life changes

Before Apple Health (Medicaid), Bella didn’t view herself as someone who would get sick and need to worry about health insurance. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt insecure about her plan for health treatment without insurance. …

Voices Of Apple Health

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Parent feels secure with Apple Health coverage during unexpected life changes
Parent feels secure with Apple Health coverage during unexpected life changes
Voices Of Apple Health

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HCA Connect

·May 18

HCA’s IT and customer service leadership describes the importance of customer-centered systems

Taylor Linke is the Health Care Authority’s (HCA) first director of the IT innovation and customer experience administration and has worked for the state of Washington for 18 years. Taylor recently shared some insights about her passion and commitment to her work. As a leader of customer service at HCA…

Customer Experience

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HCA’s IT and customer service leadership describes the importance of customer-centered systems
HCA’s IT and customer service leadership describes the importance of customer-centered systems
Customer Experience

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HCA Connect

·May 13

Health Equity Spotlight: Plain Talk

The Health Equity Spotlight is a feature that recognizes an individual, program, or effort at Health Care Authority (HCA) that is advancing health equity. This month, we celebrate the Plain Talk program. Plain Talk is our state’s effort to use clear, direct language in how we communicate with the public…

Health Equity

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Health Equity Spotlight: Plain Talk
Health Equity Spotlight: Plain Talk
Health Equity

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HCA Connect

·May 5

HCA’s Sue Green receives Governor’s Lifesaving Award

Sue Green, a project director in Health Care Authority’s (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, received the Governor’s Lifesaving Award for saving a life while on duty. Sue, a substance use disorder professional, performed hands-on assistance after recognizing someone was experiencing an overdose and administered lifesaving treatment in September…

Voices Of Hca

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HCA’s Sue Green receives Governor’s Lifesaving Award
HCA’s Sue Green receives Governor’s Lifesaving Award
Voices Of Hca

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HCA Connect

·Apr 7

HCA has been named a Healthy People 2030 Champion

Making us the first Washington State government agency to earn the distinction — HCA has been officially recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) for our efforts to improve health and well-being at the local, state, and tribal levels. We are one of only three organizations in Washington State that have earned this…

Healthy People

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HCA has been named a Healthy People 2030 Champion
HCA has been named a Healthy People 2030 Champion
Healthy People

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HCA Connect

·Mar 10

“Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes.”

There aren’t many providers who specialize in assistive communication technology like Donna Cole Wilson. The Seattle-based speech language pathologist works with people of all ages who have acquired or developmental disabilities and rely on alternative and augmentative communication technologies. For over 20 years, Donna worked with clients who use assistive…

Apple Health

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“Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes.”
“Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes.”
Apple Health

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HCA Connect

·Feb 1

Apple Health customer services team works together to help client access dental services

When clients and providers connect with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) customer service, trained staff are there to answer questions and reduce barriers to care. Staff help Apple Health clients understand and use their coverage and answer billing or benefits questions for providers. Cynthia, an Apple Health customer service team member…

Voices Of Apple Health

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Apple Health customer services team works together to help client access dental services
Apple Health customer services team works together to help client access dental services
Voices Of Apple Health

2 min read

Washington State Health Care Authority

Washington State Health Care Authority

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HCA is committed to whole-person care, purchasing health care for 2.5 million+ Washingtonians through Apple Health (Medicaid), PEBB, SEBB & COFA programs.

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