The Price of Health Care Consolidation in Whatcom County

This project examines health care consolidation in Whatcom County, Washington, where one health system has a dominant position over a significant share of medical services. Residents have experienced fewer options, longer wait times, and changing insurance offerings. This project will inform the public, leaders, and policymakers about the effects of health care consolidation on health care access, costs, and equity.

Cascadia Daily News is a locally owned print and digital newspaper created in a brick-and-mortar newsroom in Bellingham, Washington by local reporters, columnists, editors and visual journalists.