Partial federal government shutdown
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
Academic Learning Collaborative
The Academic Learning Collaborative (ALC) is a research initiative connecting academic organizations across the state. The ALC advances knowledge by supporting evidence-based health care and cultivating a statewide research community. Learn more about the ALC and how to get involved.
Interested in getting involved with the ALC? Fill out the ALC application!
The Academic Learning Collaborative (ALC) provides multiple ways to get involved. Researchers are welcome to participate in the ALC if research priorities are of shared interest with HCA. Participation involves:
- Attendance at the annual Academic Learning Collaborative Symposium.
- Ad hoc meetings and correspondence facilitated by HCA that may include:
- Discussion on topics of interest.
- Information sharing on sources of funding for research projects.
- Information sharing on ways to access data.
Participants may be able to receive additional support, depending on availability.
ALC symposium
The symposium is an opportunity to bring the community together to share ideas, network, and showcase the important research being done by organizations as it relates to health care in Washington State. Our latest symposium was held on October 3, 2025.
View the October 2025 ALC symposium slide deck.
How to apply to the ALC
- Download and complete the application.
- Email the application to the HCA Academic Learning Collaborative.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no cost for membership. Requests for funding or other support will be considered according to the schedule below and includes ALC membership:
|
Application type |
Reviewed |
|---|---|
|
APCD scholarships and fee reduction requests |
As needed |
|
Grant co-applicant |
As needed |
|
Grant application support |
As needed |
|
Drawing federal match on a funded request |
Quarterly |
|
Direct funding |
Semi-annually |
All support recipients are required to present their research as it relates to health care in Washington State at the annual HCA ALC Symposium each fall. Other ALC members are invited to participate in the symposium, but are not required to do so.