The Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Collaborative (WA HCA PRC), formerly the Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Subcommittee (WA HCA PRSC), provides a forum for prevention researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to identify and address emerging and evolving substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion service and research needs in Washington state. The WA HCA PRC convenes quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Collaborative
(WA HCA PRC)
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WA HCA PRC - General Information
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Observations
The Week Ahead
(October 21, 2024)
WSLCB staff would take another pass at revising the social equity program, but closed and obscure proceedings hinted at seismic shifts between regulators and the cannabis sector.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting
(September 17, 2024) - DOH YCCTPP Updates
DOH youth tobacco and cannabis prevention staff interpreted Healthy Youth Survey data, shared public health goals for the future, then responded to questions and concerns from legislators.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(September 11, 2024) - Summary
Agency leaders would brief lawmakers on topics like traceability, changes may be offered for social equity and THC rulemaking projects, plus public health outreach and media interest in cannabis labs.
The Week Ahead
(September 3, 2024)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Collaborative (WA HCA PRC)
A long-time leader in the prevention community would co-chair their final meeting of the State research collaborative the same day as a focus group on implementing the cannabis waste bill.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(July 9, 2024) - Healthy Youth Survey
The latest Healthy Youth Survey responses showed a downward trend in underage cannabis use, but board members were troubled by the enduring popularity of vapor products.
The Week Ahead
(July 8, 2024)
Concerns about youth substance use and high THC products predominated agendas at multiple agencies, but perspectives of public health and prevention interests remained hidden.
The Week Ahead
(June 10, 2024)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Collaborative (WA HCA PRC)
Cannabis and prevention researchers across Washington planned to convene quarterly confabs before WSLCB staff leadership were scheduled to share monthly public updates.