Foundation For Health Care Quality

Evergreen & Smooth Transitions PTC
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Measuring Change: Prioritizing Community in Evaluation
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Register for Link
Join us as we speak with rural public health districts and tribal members about how they prioritize community perspectives and needs in their evaluation work. Representatives from the American Indian Health Commission will discuss their Pulling Together for Wellness” (PTW) framework which promotes community-based, culturally appropriate strategies to prevent chronic diseases and address health disparities and emphasizes the emotional, social, spiritual, and physical well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Southeast WA Alliance for Health will talk about how they communicate their evaluation findings in ways that address the priorities of the communities and promote openness and transparency in their work.
Intended audience: Organizations of any size who are interested in measuring and evaluating the impact of their work on their communities.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to –

Describe indigenous and rural approaches to health care/public health evaluations
Identify ways to communicate evaluation results back out to communities in a meaningful way

Speakers:
JanMarie Ward, American Indian Health Commission – Senior Public Health Policy and Program Advisor
Washington State Public Health Association – Past President and DEI Chair
Martha Lanman, Executive Director, Southeast WA Alliance for Health

Bree Collaborative 2025 Meeting
2025-11-19 13:00 - 15:00
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UWMC Northwest & ST PTC Meeting
2025-11-21 09:00 - 10:00
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Jefferson - OMC & Smooth Transitions PTC
2025-12-01 15:00 - 16:00
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Surgical Optimization Bree Workgroup
2025-12-02 07:00 - 08:30
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First Episode Psychosis Bree Workgroup
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:30
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Cutting Surgical Risk: Early Detection of Hidden Hyperglycemia and Anemia
2025-12-10 06:00 - 07:30
Event: Cutting Surgical Risk: Early Detection of Hidden Hyperglycemia and Anemia
Thursday, February 12th 6:00 AM-7:30 AM PST Virtually.
CME may be provided upon approval*
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Description: Join us for our Surgical Patient Optimization webinar series, co-hosted by the Bree Collaborative and the Surgical and Spine COAP. Throughout the series, we will explore key strategies to prepare patients for surgery and promote positive perioperative outcomes.
In this session, clinicians will dive into how unrecognized high blood sugar in non-diabetic patients and preoperative anemia can dramatically increase surgical risk—and what we can do about it. Participants will gain practical insights into identifying these often-overlooked risks and implementing evidence-based approaches to improve surgical safety and recovery.
Speakers:

Nicholas J. Kassebaum, MD- Medical Director of SCOAP/Spine COAP
E. Patchen Dellinger, MD- Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Department of Surgery
More speakers to be announced

We intend to record this event. The event recording will be accessible on our website.
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Bree Report Spotlight on First Episode Psychosis
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00
Date: Tuesday, February 3rd
Time: 12-1:15 PM PT
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Description: Join us as we celebrate the creation of the Bree Report on First Episode Psychosis and share practical ways to use it in your work.
First Episode Psychosis (FEP) refers to the initial onset of psychotic symptoms—an important window for early intervention. Early detection and timely care, ideally within 90 days of symptom onset as recommended by the World Health Organization, can improve quality of life and may prevent the condition from progressing. Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) remains the gold-standard model for early intervention.
During the webinar, workgroup members will discuss:

How to support individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis

Strategies to strengthen care delivery, including CSC

How clinicians, health plans, and others can use the Bree Report to improve outcomes

Speakers:

Darcy Jaffe, ARNP- Senior Vice President Quality and Safety, Washington State Hospital Association [Workgroup Chair]
Mike Franz, MD- Executive Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Cambia Health Solutions
To be announced

Bree Report Spotlight on Blood Pressure Control
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday February 5th
Time: 12-1:15 PM PT
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Description: Join us to celebrate the creation of the Bree Report on Blood Pressure Control. Hypertension impacts about half of American adults, while only around a quarter have their hypertension under control. During the webinar, a few of our dedicated workgroup members will speak about the opportunity to improve blood pressure control, strategies to support identify and manage high blood pressure. and how members of our health ecosystem, like clinicians, can utilize the report to promote health outcomes of surgical patients.
Speakers:

Norris Kamo, MD- Section Head, Adult Family Medicine, Virginia Mason University Village Clinic
Jake Berman, MD- Director of Population Health Integration, University of Washington Medicine
Speakers to be announced

Catalyst for Change: Energizing Innovation for a Resilient Behavioral Health System
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00
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Description: Join the Bree Collaborative at the Foundation for Health Care Quality, Comagine Health, and the Washington Health Alliance for the launch of a new webinar series spotlighting innovative work shaping the future of health care in Washington State.
As the health care landscape continues to shift—driven by changes in funding, policy, and system demands—organizations across the state are adapting with resilience, creativity, and collaboration.
In this session, a panel of leaders from across the health care continuum—including hospitals, clinics, health plans, and community partners—will share the approaches they are taking to strengthen behavioral health in Washington. Participants will gain insights into emerging strategies, real-world challenges, and opportunities to drive meaningful improvement across the system.
Date: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 12-1:15 PM PT
Speakers:

Joan Miller, JD-Chief Executive Officer at Washington Council for Behavioral Health
Mike Franz, MD- Executive Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Cambia Health Solutions
Katrina Egner- President and Chief Executive Officer at SOUND Behavioral Health
Emma Plazola, MSN, RNC-LRN, C-EFM, C-ONQS- Perinatal Safety Specialist Saint Francis Hospital
To be announced

Blood Pressure Control Equity Bree Workgroup
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:30
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Smooth Transitions & Prov St. Peter's PTC
2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
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MC Auburn & Smooth Transitions PTC
2026-01-06 11:00 - 12:00
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Bree Perimenopause and Menopause Workgroup
2026-01-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 14:30 - 16:00
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In person attendance at our office:
Industrious 400U @Rainier Square
400 University Street, Floor 3, Seattle WA 98101

If you are coming in person, please email bree@qualityhealth.org so we may plan for your attendance.

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Smooth Transitions & Overlake PTC Meeting
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
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Bree Collaborative Member Meeting
2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00
All events will have a hybrid attendance option, although we encourage Bree Collaborative members to attend in person!

In person location (except September Retreat!):
400 University Street
Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101
Location: Industrious – Office Space – Google Maps

Please email bree@qualityhealth.org before each meeting to inform Bree staff if you plan to attend in person!

You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: Jan 28, 2026 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Bree Report on Spotlight on Surgical Patient Optimization
2026-01-29 07:30 - 08:30
Bree Report on Spotlight on Surgical Patient Optimization
Thursday, January 29th 7:30-8:30AM PST Virtually.
CME may be provided upon approval*
Description: Join us for a focused webinar highlighting strategies to improve Surgical Patient Optimization. Our dedicated workgroup members will share insights on supporting patients undergoing surgery—particularly those with conditions such as anemia or hyperglycemia—and discuss how clinicians, health plans, and other partners in the health ecosystem can use the Bree Report on Surgical Patient Optimization to enhance surgical outcomes. We will also explore practical approaches for evaluating improvement efforts and measuring their impact on patient health.
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Speakers:

Carl Olden, MD- UW Residency Program Manager, Family Medicine Physician at Central Washington Family Medicine [Workgroup Chair]
Nicholas J. Kassebaum, MD- Medical Director of SCOAP/Spine COAP
More speakers to be announced

We intend to record this event. The event recording will be accessible on our website.
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St. Michael's & Smooth Transitions PTC
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
Meeting Link: https://commonspirit.zoom.us/j/93924602118?pwd=[REDACTED]

Bree Report Spotlight on Blood Pressure Control
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:15
Date: Thursday February 5th
Time: 12-1:15 PM PT
Description: Join us to celebrate the creation of the Bree Report on Blood Pressure Control. Hypertension impacts about half of American adults, while only around a quarter have their hypertension under control. During the webinar, a few of our dedicated workgroup members will speak about the opportunity to improve blood pressure control, strategies to support identify and manage high blood pressure. and how members of our health ecosystem, like clinicians, can utilize the report to promote health outcomes of surgical patients.
Speakers:

Norris Kamo, MD- Director for Quality and Innovation, Department of Primary Care at Virginia Mason Medical Center
Jake Berman, MD- Director of Population Health Integration, University of Washington Medicine
Jessica Beach- Director, Health Equity and Cultural Competency, Molina Healthcare of Washington

Sign up here to attend: https://fhqc.qualityhealth.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=FHCQ&evid=60211285

MultiCare Yakima/Kittitas Valley & Smooth Transitions PTC
2026-02-06 09:00 - 10:00
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzczYTgzODAtMzE0ZS00YTJmLWI2ZGItNTdkNzM5MGQzOGQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a69a21c2-0f80-4a2e-947e-2a66fe0e1b71%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2283cd79fa-2d09-4488-b6d7-d452209f5d70%22%7d

Catalyst for Change: Energizing Innovation for a Resilient Behavioral Health System
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:15
Join the Bree Collaborative at the Foundation for Health Care Quality, Comagine Health, and the Washington Health Alliance for the launch of a new webinar series spotlighting innovative work shaping the future of health care in Washington State.
As the health care landscape continues to shift—driven by changes in funding, policy, and system demands—organizations across the state are adapting with resilience, creativity, and collaboration.
In this session, a panel of leaders from across the health care continuum—including hospitals, clinics, health plans, and community partners—will share the approaches they are taking to strengthen behavioral health in Washington. Participants will gain insights into emerging strategies, real-world challenges, and opportunities to drive meaningful improvement across the system.
Date: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 12-1:15 PM PT
Sign up here: https://fhqc.qualityhealth.org/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=FHCQ&evid=60122079

PH St. Joe's Bellingham & Smooth Transitions PTC
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:30
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Navigating New Terrain: Keeping Up to Date with Evolving Vaccine Guidance
2026-03-03 12:00 - 13:30
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd
Time: 12-1:15 PM PT
Description:
The past year has brought significant changes to longstanding vaccine recommendations and guidelines, creating uncertainty for clinicians, health plans, and the community. Shifts in policy from previously well-trusted sources can raise confusion, doubt, and questions about what practice changes are appropriate—or necessary. Join leaders from Washington State for a timely conversation on how they are navigating this evolving landscape. Panelists will discuss how their organizations interpret new information, determine when and how to adjust clinical or operational practices, and communicate updates clearly and confidently to patients, clients, and provider networks.
Together, we will explore how to maintain trust amid uncertainty, ensure continued and equitable access to vaccines, and support communities with accurate, evidence-based information so individuals and families can make informed decisions about their care.
Speakers:

Dr. Doreen Kiss- Pediatrician, UW Primary Care
Jessica Beach- Director, Health Equity and Cultural Competency, Molina Healthcare of Washington
Kristina Petsas, MD MBA MLS – Chief Medical Officer of Quality and Compliance – West Coast Markets UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual
More Speakers to be announced

Sign up here to attend: https://fhqc.qualityhealth.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=FHCQ&evid=61326971

ST & Jefferson - OMC PTC Meeting
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00
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Join the Bree at Symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice
2026-03-12 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Bree Collaborative at the 3rd Annual Symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice
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For the third year in a row, stakeholders from across the spectrum of clinical practice and health care operations in the region are invited to consider the implications of the climate crisis on our health systems.
This FREE symposium will provide a half day of learning, network development, and practical exploration of key topics such as disaster preparedness, capacity management, specialty-specific changes in clinical practice, and decarbonization of the clinical environment.
THIS EVENT IS FOR:

Clinical practitioners and support staff
Health care operations
Medical students
Climate policy makers & advocates
Medical residents and fellows
Medical maintenance and facilities professionals
Allied health students and faculty in medicine, social work, nursing, pharmacy and more!

Join the Bree at Washington State Immunization Summit
2026-03-19 08:30 - 17:00
More information here: https://wsis.withinreachwa.org/
