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A regional health information organization (RHIO) chose Jiva™ HIE technology from ZeOmega® to share 30 million unique patient records within its network. They chose ZeOmega for its ability to rapidly and easily integrate with other electronic health record (EHR) systems, highly configurable consent management system and scalable architecture that can grow with the RHIO as millions of unique patient records and transactions are added.... Read More >>

Memorial Hospital conducted a community health needs assessment, and the data revealed that while Yakima County’s diabetes and obesity rates were higher than the state average, only about 7 percent of their diabetes patients were receiving diabetes education.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Sept. 22, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

EvergreenHealth Monroe has welcomed Wendy Kesl, MBA, BSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. She brings more than a decade of health care experience, including six years in management and administration, to the EvergreenHealth Monroe team.... Read More >>

While the 16-hour procedure represents a new beginning for Savana, it reflects a milestone for the UW’s intestinal rehabilitation program, which Dr. Jorge Reyes — who performed Savana’s surgery — formed four years ago to help those suffering from intestinal failure.... Read More >>

The Community Health Leadership Award is given annually to a health care organization that is serving its community’s broader health needs in innovative and lasting ways. We are looking to recognize organizations that are not just serving patients, but are investing in solutions that improve the health of their entire community.... Read More >>

It is estimated that 10 percent of all children are sexually abused before they turn 18. This abuse is associated with devastating consequences to the children, their families and their communities. Each year, the Sexual Assault Clinic of Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia serves more than 350 patients from Thurston and seven other southwest counties, including the local tribal communities. Most of the patients seen at the clinic are children.... Read More >>

Dr. Brian P. Goldstein has been named chief health system officer for UW Medicine and vice president for medical affairs at the University of Washington. He is currently the executive vice president and chief operating officer for the University of North Carolina Hospitals, and he will begin his new duties in November.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner ZeOmega would like to share a case study it recently published about how its solution helped Signal Health improve patient outcomes. The mission of Signal Health, a subsidiary of Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, is to help its community shift away from the traditional fee-for-service payment model to a global quality-based payment model.... Read More >>

Facing cancer is something no child should have to do, and those who face it are tremendously courageous as they undergo procedures and treatment. At Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, the Beads of Courage program allows young patients to collect small mementos during their treatment, as they receive a special bead for every procedure or milestone in their treatment, from blood draws to bigger milestones such as chemotherapy. ... Read More >>