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Choose Well

 Find out more about how health information technology is ushering in a new era of transparency that is empowering patients to advocate effectively for their own health.

The Basics

There is widespread agreement that patients who are informed, active participants in their own care have better outcomes, and their health care is apt to cost less. Find out more about how health information technology is ushering in a new era of transparency that is empowering patients to advocate effectively for their own health.



Navigating the medical system can be confusing and disempowering. Amidst the confusion, patients often cede decisions to their providers. Free online tools from credible sources show you the decision points where your choices can affect the care you get and give you the information to make the best decisions for you.

Take Action 

Navigating the medical system can be confusing and disempowering. Amidst the confusion, patients often cede decisions to their providers. Free online tools from credible sources show you the decision points where your choices can affect the care you get and give you the information to make the best decisions for you.



Find out how the choices employees make are effecting their health and the county’s bottom line.

Report Card 

Find out how the choices employees make are effecting their health and the county’s bottom line.





Choose Well is a King County program designed to educate, encourage and empower you and your family to make smart health care choices. Here you'll find tools to help you make choices about where you seek care, the treatment you follow and how much you pay for it.

Choose Well Timely Tip

Regular physical exams and health screening tests are an important part of preventive health care.

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More Choose Well Resources

  • Lunch and Learn lunchtime series
    This summer, Health Matters is proud to present a series of lunch and learn sessions to help you choose the health care that is best for you.

  • Choose Generics
    Here you’ll find the latest news, information and some nifty online tools to help you better understand prescription drugs and the role generics play in delivering high quality care, while saving money for you and your family.

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Choose Well – In the News

Strategies for saving on prescription drugs

Surgeon's checklist saves lives 

Study: Generic heart drugs as effective as brand

New online tool lets consumers check up on healthcare

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