PacificSource Announces 2023-2024 Washington Community Health Excellence Grantees - 11/29/23
(Tacoma, Wash.) Nov. 29, 2023— PacificSource is pleased to announce that three Washington healthcare organizations will receive funding as part of its annual Community Health Excellence (CHE) grants program for the 2023-2024 cycle. Now in its 14th year, the CHE program has awarded more than $11 million in community grant awards to providers advancing healthcare delivery innovations in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The Washington CHE grant recipients will receive nearly $250,000 in funding during the 2023-2024 grant cycle.
The Washington grant recipients are CHAS Health (Spokane) for a project on language access to promote health equity, North Olympic Healthcare Network (Port Angeles) to further patient-centered integrated care, and PSW (Thurston County) to support COPD prevention and management, as well as tobacco cessation.
“We are pleased to support these dedicated providers who are committed to fostering health and wellness in our local community,” said Todd Lovshin, PacificSource Washington market president. “As a local not-for-profit health plan, it is our mission to empower these partners in their efforts to create impactful programs that will make a lasting difference in the well-being of our community members.”
“The CHE program brings to life innovative ideas that help providers heal their patients and improve quality of life,” said Peter McGarry, PacificSource vice president, provider network. “I’m proud to be part of something that gives back—addressing gaps in our delivery system, improving outcomes, and making our communities healthier.”
Through the CHE program, PacificSource funds provider projects that advance healthcare integration, address health disparities and promote equity, and that develop the provider workforce. Applications are independently evaluated, and awards go to organizations that prioritize advancing the Quadruple Aim and demonstrate significant positive impact for their patients, regardless of their insurance or PacificSource member status.
To be considered for the CHE program, contracted PacificSource providers must complete an online application including a detailed budget. The next CHE grant cycle will open in January 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.pacificsource.com/che-program/
About PacificSource Health Plans:
PacificSource Health Plans is an independent, not-for-profit community health plan serving the Northwest. Founded in 1933, PacificSource has local offices throughout Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington. The PacificSource family of companies employs more than 1,600 people and serves over 600,000 individuals throughout the Greater Northwest. For more information, visit PacificSource.com.