New 2002 Pulse Report
http://depts.washington.edu/hpap/vital_signs/pulse_indicators.html
This 50-page report tracks 12 indicators that offer a snapshot of how well Washington state's health system is doing in providing accessible, efficient and high quality services. The indicators are grouped to respond to the following three questions:
- Are people in Washington getting the services they need?
- Do people have health insurance?
- Where does the money for health services come from?
New Briefing Paper - "Medicaid: Closing the Budget Gap
http://depts.washington.edu/hpap/vital_signs/past_forums.html
HPAP prepared this 8-page briefing paper for a Safe Table Legislators Forum held in December. The paper gives a succinct overview of six common strategies states are using to resolve Medicaid budget constraints. Current and proposed strategies for Washington are highlighted. Presentations from the forum are also available on HPAP's web site.
Wrap-Up on the 2002 Washington Health Legislative Conference
http://depts.washington.edu/hpap/Events/2002_leg_con.html
You can now access links to all of the presentations given by morning plenary speakers. You can also link to audio and video of portions of the conference on TVW's Web site.
1/22/03