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Organizational Capacity 

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Education and outreach around healthcare can galvanize people from the grassroots to the upper reaches of government to help reform our unsustainable and inequitable healthcare system. Ensuring that existing programs are not only used, but also improved, helps strengthen health services, improving the health of individuals and our communities.

 

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tactics for giving to strengthen healthcare organizational capacity
  • Integrate and coordinate systems to improve delivery of timely, cost-effective quality care
  • Promote awareness and education about healthcare reform
  • Prepare for early stages of healthcare reform implementation
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62% of American bankrupcies are linked to medical bills.
Success Story
Building Awareness of the Need for Healthcare Reform
CodeBlueNow! raises awareness about the need for healthcare reform, educates the public about the possibilities of a workable healthcare system, and then encourages public action toward tangible change. The organization’s Voters’ Healthcare Platform draws from market research as well as grassroots public opinion data collected from more than 6,000 survey participants across the country.
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Health of King County Report
The Health of King County is a synthesis of public health data designed to provide a broad overview of the health of King County residents.
Children's Health Initiative
In early 2007, King County Executive Ron Sims, the King County Council, and community partners established the Children’s Health Initiative (CHI) to identify and enroll children in the public health insurance programs for which they were eligible.
Washington ranks 11 in nation in overall health
Washington state ranks No. 11 in the country in overall health, according to the latest "America's Health Rankings" survey. 
The Health of Washington State
The Health of Washington State, 2007 assesses health status and related topics that are important to the Washington State Department of Health’s mission of protecting and improving health in Washington.
Children’s Alliance
The Children’s Alliance advocates for policies to improve the lives of children.
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