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Never in human history have we had more science regarding the impact of trauma and social determinants of health on patient health and well-being. ... Read More >>
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released interim guidance on new mask standards for workplaces called “Workplace Performance and Workplace Performance Plus masks, for workplaces.”... Read More >>
The Bree Collaborative has requested that hospitals read cervical cancer screening guidelines and give feedback.... Read More >>
Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner WHIT from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 for the webinar Alternative to WA State Trust Act. Register online here. ... Read More >>
Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Stericycle from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 for the webinar Waste Segregation: The Do’s and Don’ts.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the June 10, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released their proposed inpatient rule for 2022 on May 9 and will accept comments on the rule through June 28. A summary of the rule and hospital-specific impact analyses were sent to the CFO or designated finance person for each member PPS Hospital in late May.... Read More >>
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) and the State Department of Health (DOH) have begun work with stakeholders to assess what is needed to implement the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) passed by Congress in December. ... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority provided additional detail on health care investments and rate increases authorized by the legislature in the state’s 2021-2023 operating budget. The nature and timing of funding varies by initiative and certain details are yet to be determined, especially initiatives involving new federal funding. ... Read More >>
United Health Care (UHC) recently announced two policy payment policy changes impacting hospitals. WSHA has grave concerns regarding these policies and is expressing our concerns to staff at the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). We encourage hospitals and providers with concerns to also contact OIC.... Read More >>