In this article from the News Tribune, learn more about why more parents are opting to donate to 'cord-blood' banks following the birth of their child.

Common Birth Defect Spurs Mom to Offer Uncommon Care – By JoNel Aleccia for The Seattle Times Anthony James Davidson, age 6, is happy to show strangers his “zoop-zoop.” That’s what the Seattle kindergartner calls the scar that zigzags across the top of his head, barely hidden by dark hair, permanent evidence that he was among… Continue reading Common Birth Defect Spurs Mom to Offer Uncommon Care

By Lisa Esposito for US News and World Report Health Brian Capshaw, now 52, was a corporate cost accountant in Connecticut when a 1994 car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. He continued working until 2005, and within two years it became apparent he would need ongoing care. At 45, he became a resident at… Continue reading Crucial Questions to Ask When You’re Choosing a Nursing Home

In this article from State of Reform, learn about the Washington open enrollment system and how they gained new and renewed enrollees.

Obamacare Enrollment Falling Short In Washington State – Originally published by Kaiser Health News. Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit national health policy news service. By Lisa Stiffler, The Seattle Times With less than two weeks remaining for people to buy health coverage for 2015, it’s going to be a scramble for the state insurance exchange… Continue reading Obamacare Enrollment Falling Short In Washington State

In this article from the Seattle Times, read more about what the legislature is expecting from the Washington health-exchange budget.

By Washington Health Care Authority, Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, published on State of Reform. Please note: Washington state will not be moving forward with enrollment of Medicare/Medicaid customers into Medicaid managed care. The Health Care Authority (HCA) was recently notified that one of the two HealthPath Washington health plans, Community Health Plan… Continue reading HealthPath Washington Capitated Model Cancelled

Aging with Care | Transform Outlook for Aging Family Members By Marla Beck for the Madison Park Times The new year is here! Let’s look ahead by creating a unique New Year’s gift for your favorite elder. Caring for our elders can be challenging. The challenge can be so great that we sometimes forget that… Continue reading Aging with Care | Transform Outlook for Aging Family Members

In this article from KAPP-TV, learn about the vote that changed the health exchange system to having a direct premium payment option.

In this article from the Seattle Times, learn why medicaid fee cuts are making it more difficult for patients to find a cure for their medical problems.