West Health Institute Donates Technology to Northeastern University to Improve Autism Intervention
Experimental interactive gaming software created by the Institute could help children with autism improve social interaction
West Health Policy Center Commends CMS for Testing Value-Based Insurance Design Model in Medicare Advantage Plans
Potential to Enhance Quality of Care, Lower Costs for Patients with Chronic Conditions
The Gary and Mary West Foundation Receives Generations United Leadership Award for Outstanding Support of Intergenerational Programs
SAN DIEGO, CA and HONOLULU, HI (JULY 23, 2015) – Washington, D.C.-based Generations United proudly announced today that the Gary and Mary West Foundation of Solana Beach, CA is the recipient of the Generations United Leadership Award for Outstanding Support of Intergenerational Programs. This award, given today at the Intergenerational Action on a Global Scale… Read more »
West Health Institute Applauds Congress For Extending Successful In-Home Senior Care Program
House votes to continue CMS’ landmark Independence at Home project through 2017
West Health’s Nick Valeriani to Retire From Chief Executive Role; Shelley Lyford Named as Successor
Lyford to lead organization’s strategic focus on enabling successful aging to lower the cost of healthcare
Nurses Say Medical Errors Could Be Reduced If Devices Were Connected
Half of Nurses Surveyed Have Witnessed a Medical Error Because Medical Devices Were Not Coordinated
West Health Policy Center and APCD Council Launch New Guide to Create All-Payer Claims Databases
To accelerate Healthcare Price Transparency big data approach brings transparency to U.S. state by state to help lower healthcare costs
Mark McClellan Appointed to West Health Institute and West Health Policy Center Boards of Directors
Former head of CMS and FDA to advance West Health’s efforts to transform healthcare delivery and lower the cost of healthcare
MedStar Health and West Health Institute to Catalyze New Care Delivery Models and Innovative Solutions
Project aims to make high-quality healthcare more accessible at a lower cost
Greater Healthcare Price Transparency Could Save $100 Billion Over 10 Years
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2014) — Providing patients, physicians, employers and policymakers more information on healthcare prices could reduce U.S. healthcare spending by an estimated $100 billion over the next decade, according to a new analysis from the Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center. Most healthcare transparency initiatives focus solely on providing patients with information… Read more »
