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Apple Health and Homes Act signed by Governor – Frank Chopp

WebA new dynamic to reduce chronic homelessness by connecting health care and housing . OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed the Apple Health and …

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Riccelli Bill to Balance and Improve Public Health Boards Passes

WebOLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives voted Thursday to concur to Senate amendments to House Bill 1152 by a vote of 60-37. The bill, sponsored …

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Governor Signs Heal One Washington Bills

WebAbout the American Indian Health Commission: The American Indian Health Commission for Washington State (AIHC) is a tribally driven organization coordinating …

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Riccelli Bill to Strengthen Washington’s Public Health System …

WebOriginally requested by Gov. Jay Inslee, House Bill 1152 creates Regional Shared Service Centers to coordinate public health between local health jurisdictions, at …

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Hospital-at-home program may continue in WA thanks to Rep.

WebFebruary 13, 2024. OLYMPIA—A program established during the COVID-19 pandemic allowing hospitals to offer at-home care to eligible patients would continue to operate in …

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Rep. Bateman bill addressing behavioral health workforce shortage

WebFebruary 12, 2024. A bill by Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) that restructures and improves the public health system to address staffing shortages has passed the House …

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Critical Behavioral Health Workforce Bill Clears House Unanimously

WebHB 1724 creates a behavioral health associates placement program, establishes a stipend for out-of-pocket costs incurred by associates completing …

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Empowering Our Community: Resources for Knowledge, Health, …

WebDuring the pandemic, the Health Care Authority (HCA) extended coverage for all Apple Health (Medicaid) clients but due to federal action, that extension is ending. If …

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Protecting & preserving access to health care – Jessica Bateman

WebProtecting & preserving access to health care. February 2, 2023. Dear friends and neighbors, Ensuring all Washington families have access to high-quality, affordable …

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Legislature Approves Reproductive Care Provider Protections

WebUnder the new law when signed by the governor, health care providers are protected from discipline or having their license denied if they provide care that is in …

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Riccelli Named Chair of House Health Care & Wellness Committee

WebAs a member of the committee, Riccelli has sponsored numerous health care related bills over the years including HB 1559, which established the Washington …

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Dental Therapy Bill Signed by Governor

WebMay 15, 2023. OLYMPIA – More rural and underserved communities will have access to preventive dental care soon, thanks to a bill signed into law by the governor today. HB …

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988 lifeline for suicide prevention and crisis response signed into law

WebThe new law establishes the Statewide 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention Line Tax on landline, cellular and voice over internet …

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23rd LD Update: Health Care & Wellness, Transportation & Capital …

WebHealth Care & Wellness: We’ve made significant strides in healthcare and support services for Washingtonians. Whether through expanded coverage for …

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House passes Orwall’s 988 lifeline for suicide prevention and crisis

WebOLYMPIA—Today the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1477 by Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) to improve the state’s suicide and behavioral …

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House passes Slatter bill to protect reproductive health data

WebOLYMPIA – Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed a first in the nation piece of legislation to strengthen protections for consumer healthcare data. …

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House Unanimously Passes Callan Bill to Support Youth ‘Stuck’ in

WebMarch 3, 2023. OLYMPIA — Over the past several years, Washington has seen a dramatic increase in the number of children in crisis ‘stuck’ living in the state’s hospital systems …

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Advancing Behavioral Health Initiatives: A Glimpse into Our …

WebBehavioral Health Leadership. I’m excited to share that I’ve been selected as the co-Chair of the Washington State Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on …

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Critical addiction treatment bill to be signed by Governor

WebThis is to reduce administrative burden on providers. WHAT: SB 6228 signed into law. WHO: Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Rep. Lauren Davis, stakeholders …

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Senn Appointed by House Speaker to Joint Committee on …

WebOLYMPIA – Recognized as a champion for mental health and youth well-being, Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) has been appointed to the …

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Friday, December 8 – Washington State House Democrats

WebFriday, December 8. December 8, 2023. Compass Health dedicates Everett block to housing and behavioral health services. Snohomish County is facing a behavioral health …

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