2019
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October 15, 2019
A new program aims to reduce unnecessary care for vulnerable patients such as back pain imaging, opioid use, and more.
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October 8, 2019
New director brings deep expertise from innovative work with community health centers and national delivery systems and networks.
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August 12, 2019
New study shows how a little supplemental support can result in big gains—especially in blood pressure care.
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July 8, 2019
Dr. Michael Parchman and colleagues use new ways to enable small clinics to reduce opioid use in the Pacific Northwest.
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June 3, 2019
With a focus on learning health system research, scholars and faculty from the program’s four institutions shared insights and support.
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May 31, 2019
New training and mentorship program supports clinicians in doing less of what harms and more of what helps vulnerable patients.
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February 20, 2019
A Learning Health System project finds Kaiser Permanente Washington members who benefit most from preventive services, writes Dr. Paula Lozano.
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January 2, 2019
KP Washington joins forces with UW, WSU, and the VA to train scientists in transforming health care.