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Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program is a useful model for other states considering implementation of technology assessment programs. We provide key lessons for improving WHTAP's process.

A 40-year-old woman presented with 6 days of worsening dyspnea. She had a history of prediabetes, hypertension, chronic hypoxic respiratory insufficiency, and severe obesity with a BMI of 69 kg/m2. She was diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and admitted to the hospital.