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Health Care
Services (Section Overview)-
The health
care Washington residents receive is
delivered, administered, and financed by a
complex and rapidly changing system of
providers, facilities, and services, health
insurers, intermediaries, regulators, and
payers. A brief overview ...
Health Care Services Infrastructure -
The health care system in Washington is
undergoing a period of intense change. The
state's health care infrastructure is facing
significant financial stress and
instability. Nationally, medical care
expenditures are increasing ...
Access to Primary Health Care Services -
There continue to be significant disparities
in availability of and access to health
services between rural and urban Washington,
between lower and higher income residents,
and among racial and ethnic groups. In 2000,
...
Health Insurance Coverage -
Data from the 2000 State Population Survey
show the share of Washington residents
without any health insurance decreased to
8.4% in 2000. This level is probably the
result of the strong state economy during
...
Washington Trauma System -
Trauma is the leading cause of death for all
people ages 1-44 and the leading cause of
disability for all people ages 65 and
younger. The Washington Trauma Care System ...
Health Professions Quality Assurance -
The Department of Health currently regulates
more than 250,000 health care practitioners
in 50 professions. Regulation includes
screening ...
Health Facility Quality Assurance -
The State Department of Health (DOH)
regulates more than 3,000 facilities across
Washington, about half of which are health
care facilities including hospitals,
clinics, and alcohol treatment centers. DOH
measures compliance with...
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