New PBS documentary features Group Health
Feb 21, 2012 —
"U.S. Health Care: The Good News" profiles health care providers successfully delivering affordable, quality health care to patients nationwide, including Group Health's medical home approach.
Jan 24, 2012 — Amid blizzards, ice storms, and severe power outages, Group Health staff displayed exceptional character and movie-like heroism to serve patients.
Group Health supports gay marriage bill
Jan 20, 2012 — Group Health has joined other local Northwest companies in signing a letter to legislative leaders and Gov. Chris Gregoire in supporting gay marriage legislation.
People with dementia have more preventable hospitalizations
Jan 10, 2012 — Group Health-University of Washington research in Journal of the American Medical Association.
How does team care improve depression and diabetes?
Jan 9, 2012 —
‘Treating to target’ and self-care, says Group Health-UW research.
Group Health welcomes first New Year’s baby of 2012
Jan 1, 2012 — Group Health’s Family Beginnings Childbirth Center, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, is excited to welcome Viviana Nguyen to the elite Group Health New Year’s baby club.
Michael Soman, MD, participates in AHRQ webinar; replay available
Dec 7, 2011 — GHP president and chief medical executive Michael Soman, MD, recently participated in the webinar “Reducing Costs and Improving Quality by Redesigning Hospital and Physician Care,” organized by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Group Health wins Mobile App of the Year award
Dec 2, 2011 — Group Health's new smartphone app was recognized as "Mobile App of the Year" at the Flashies, TechFlash website's annual recognition of the local tech community.
All-Alliance meeting coming December 6: "Prevention, What Works?"
Nov 7, 2011 — The next All-Alliance meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6. This meeting will focus on some recent evidence in prevention and helping the public understand what works.
Group Health gets Medicare 5-Star rating
Oct 19, 2011 — Group Health's 2012 Medicare Advantage HMO plans have received the highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
GHP’s Amanda Lee, MD is a '40 Under 40' leader
Sep 22, 2011 — Internal medicine specialist Amanda Lee, MD, has been named in the 2011 Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40.
Coalition to increase childhood vaccination rate
Sep 20, 2011 — Group Health is part of a new coalition to provide parents with information about children's vaccinations.
Group Health's commercial plan is ranked No. 56 nationwide
Sep 19, 2011 — The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) ranked Group Health Cooperative No. 56 among 483 health insurance plans in the country.
Group Health's Medicare plan is among best in the nation
Sep 19, 2011 — Our Medicare plan is one of the highest-rated health insurance plans nationwide by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Our group practice tops PSHA Community Checkup
Aug 11, 2011 — Group Health Cooperative received the most top ratings on quality care measures in the Puget Sound Health Alliance (PSHA).
Clinicians, researchers work together to prevent opioid abuse and overdose
Aug 4, 2011 — Health Affairs report describes ground-breaking effort to make opioid prescribing safer while improving care for patients with chronic pain.
Group Health and The Everett Clinic to exchange electronic patient records
May 12, 2011 — By sharing electronic medical records, Group Health and The Everett Clinic can quickly access important information about a patient's medications, allergies, and health conditions.
GHRI Founder Dr. Ed Wagner wins highest honor for research
April 28, 2011 — Group Health doctor Ed Wagner is the 2011 recipient of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research.
Spokane doctors' group to become part of Group Health Physicians
Apr 15, 2011 — Columbia Medical Associates, a group of more than 50 primary care providers with 75,000 patients in the Spokane region, has signed a letter of intent with Group Health Physicians and Group Health Cooperative to be acquired as a separate but aligned entity.
Providence Health Care and Group Health collaborate to improve health care system in Spokane
Dec 9, 2010 — Providence Health Care and Group Health will work together to deliver better health care to patients and members in the Spokane area.
NCQA recognizes clinician role in advancing quality
Nov 22, 2010 — NCQA awards Group Health for our work with the patient-centered medical home.
