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Group Health Supports Gay Marriage Bill
Jan 20, 2012 — Group Health has joined other local Northwest companies in signing a letter to legislative leaders and Gov. Chris Gregoire in supporting gay marriage legislation.
Celebrating a Milestone With a New Year's Birth
Jan 4, 2012 — The first 2012 Group Health baby born on New Year's day marks the beginning of our 65th anniversary year.
Group Health's Mobile App Updated With Key Time-Saving Features
Jan 4, 2012 — Group Health's mobile app has been updated, allowing members to order prescriptions and view their children's medical records.
Urban Village Planned for Group Health's Former Eastside Campus
Dec 16, 2011 — Group Health's former campus in Overlake will be developed as an urban village with multi-family, commercial, office, and hotel sites.
New Clinics Being Built in Puyallup and Burien
Dec 15, 2011 — Group Health is using patient-centered design for its next two clinics.
Group Health Wins for Mobile App of the Year
Dec 2, 2011 — Group Health won Best Mobile App at the local Flashies, TechFlash Newsmakers of the Year Awards.
Group Health Study Finds Yoga Eases Back Pain
Oct 24, 2011 — A Group Health study found yoga classes were linked to better back-related function and diminished symptoms from chronic low back pain.
Group Health Doctor Amanda Lee Is a '40 Under 40' Leader
Sep 22, 2011 — Internal medicine specialist Amanda Lee, MD, has been named in the 2011 Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40.
Coalition to Increase Childhood Vaccination Rate
Sep 20, 2011 — Group Health is part of a new coalition to provide parents with information about children's vaccinations.
Group Health's Commercial Plan Is Ranked No. 56 Nationwide
Sep 19, 2011 — The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) ranked Group Health Cooperative No. 56 among 483 health insurance plans in the country.
Group Health's Medicare Plan Is Among Best in the Nation
Sep 19, 2011 — Our Medicare plan is one of the highest-rated health insurance plans nationwide by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Group Health CEO One of the Most Powerful People in Health Care
Aug 26, 2011 — For a second year in a row, Modern Healthcare Magazine has named Group Health president and CEO Scott Armstrong one of the most powerful people in health care.
Group Health Recognized for Health Care Equality for Gays and Lesbians
Jul 13, 2011 — Group Health has been named a leader in health care equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients and their families.
Group Health to Close Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene; Still Offering Coverage
Jun 13, 2011 — Group Health to close Coeur d'Alene, Idaho medical center in November 2011 but will continue offering health coverage.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Welcomes Group Health Medical Centers as Care Affiliate
May 18, 2011 — Our affiliation with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance expands treatment options for our medical oncology patients.
Group Health and The Everett Clinic to Exchange Electronic Patient Records
May 12, 2011 — By sharing electronic medical records, Group Health and The Everett Clinic can quickly access important information about a patient's medications, allergies, and health conditions.
GHRI Founder Dr. Ed Wagner Wins Highest Honor for Research
Apr 29, 2011 — Group Health doctor Ed Wagner is the 2011 recipient of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research.
Group Health's Board Elects Former Seattle Deputy Mayor Bob Watt as Trustee
Apr 21, 2011 — Bob Watt, former Seattle deputy mayor and retired Boeing vice president, will fill a vacant Board of Trustees position until Dec. 31.
Spokane Doctors' Group to Become Part of Group Health Physicians
Apr 15, 2011 — Columbia Medical Associates, a group of more than 50 primary care providers with 75,000 patients in the Spokane region, has signed a letter of intent with Group Health Physicians and Group Health Cooperative to be acquired as a separate but aligned entity.
Group Health Joins With Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, and Others to Lead Electronic Information Exchange
Apr 6, 2011 — Group Health and four other innovative health systems announce a new inititive to securely exchange electronic medical information.
Group Health Physicians Receives AMGA Acclaim Award
Oct 7, 2010 — Group Health Physicians is 2010 recipient of award for improving patient care coordination and management.
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