BHT has been awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant as part of their Cross-sector Innovation Initiative (CSII). The grant will support the equity work of the Spokane Collaborative in 2020.
Read MoreInformation about the timeline, workshops, and Transformation Plan templates for January Cohort Year 2 contracting.
Read MoreSee summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
The Board recently approved funding for Equity going forward into 2020. See the decisions here.
Read MoreOpen Enrollment starts on November 1st! For hours and more information see here.
Read MoreBHT is inviting transformation plan applications from providers of social determinant of health (SDoH) services who will partner with health care providers to plan and deliver SDoH-related services to Medicaid enrollees in the region.
Read MoreSee summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Read MoreWe have had some assessment questions as we have rolled out the Equity Assessment. These FAQ’s are intended to address those questions.
Read MoreNew grant opportunity for Access to Healthcare! Link to press release and admission link here.
Read MoreNew Behavioral Health grant opportunities available. Deadline is November 6th.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that BHT’s Equity Assessment is now open! In this assessment, respondents will be asked to share their observations on various equity-related activities their organization is undertaking. The assessment is open until October 18th.
Better Health Together is offering free Generational Clarity Training on Historical Trauma, Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), Resilience and Cultural Protective Factors from a Native Perspective. The training is meant for providers and agencies serving American Indians and Alaska NativesBetter Health Together is offering
Read MoreBetter Health Together was recently awarded a grant from the Washington Department of Commerce. The grant will go towards a Better Housing Pilot Program.
Read MoreSee summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
BHT is looking to build an equity TA bank in preparation for our upcoming Equity Assessment that will be rolling out in September.
Read MoreWe are recruiting for our Community Voices Council. Anyone thinking they would be a good fit and wishing to be a voice in our community is welcome to apply.
Read MoreWe are now accepting applications for new board members. We are looking for leaders who want to be a part of making positive changes in healthcare for our community.
Read MoreEmpire Health Foundation’s (EHF) Board of Directors has announced the resignation of its President, Antony Chiang. Antony has accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer for Dogwood Health Trust of Asheville, North Carolina, a health conversion foundation. Antony will remain with EHF through mid-September when Jeffrey Bell, current Chair of the EHF Board, will be appointed Interim President while the EHF Board has conducts a search for Antony’s successor. Read the announcement here and view the press release here.
The BHT Executive and Governance committees will be working with EHF leadership over the next couple of months to ensure there is a smooth transition.
Alison and the rest of the BHT team wish Antony the best of luck in his exciting new adventure!
See summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Read MoreDirector of Equity and Engagement, Hadley Morrow, speaks as the lead panelist on our ACH efforts at Better Health Together.
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