The King County Health Reform Initiative is being recognized nationally for its innovative approach and positive affect on employee health including:
Seattle Business Magazine’s 2009 “Leaders in Health Care” award, in the category of “Employer Achievement in Health Care” In March, the county was nominated by Group Health and honored with the first ever Leaders in Health Care award for its innovative work as an employer tacking the supply and demand sides of the health care cost equation.
NCQA Health Quality Award. In early 2008, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized Executive Sims with its prestigious Health Quality Award for his founding the Puget Sound Health Alliance and pioneering of the county’s employee wellness initiative. Sims joined Senator Ted Kennedy and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for this year’s national honor. Past awardees include such luminaries as former Speaker Newt Gingrich and Sen. Hillary Clinton.
County Leader of the Year 2008. Calling the King County Executive's collaborative approach to problem solving "the genius" in his leadership style, American City & County Magazine applauded Sims’ innovations in health care reform, climate change, transportation and coverage for uninsured children in bestowing its highest honor.
American Heart Association “Start!” fit-friendly employer. 2008 marks the second year in a row King County received the platinum-level designation as a fit-friendly work environment “for employers who champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity.”
Best Place to Work. In JuneKing County government was named one of the region’s “Best Places to Work” by Seattle Business Monthly due in part to the supportive environment fostered by the Healthy IncentivesSM program.
Health Mattersnewsletter. The popular monthly newsletter captured a 2007 Inspire Award from the League of American Communications professionals. “One of the best two-color publications reviewed.” (intranet only)
National Association of Counties2006 Achievement Award Winner - The county’s sweeping outreach and education effort in preparation for the launch of the Healthy IncentivesSM benefit program was recognized by NACO and featured as a case study in its database.
. In early 2008, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized Executive Sims with its prestigious Health Quality Award for his founding the Puget Sound Health Alliance and pioneering of the county’s employee wellness initiative. Sims joined Senator Ted Kennedy and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for this year’s national honor. Past awardees include such luminaries as former Speaker Newt Gingrich and Sen. Hillary Clinton.