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This bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives (MHADs).... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals and health systems of a change of interpretation to section 1557, the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On May 10, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will interpret section 1557 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals and health systems about legislation enacted in the 2021 legislative session requiring additional worker protections during the currently declared state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as in the event of any future public health emergencies. These new laws, ESSB 5115 and ESSB 5190, are now in effect. ... Read More >>

The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health. One in five U.S. adults and one in six youths experience mental illness each year, and everyone faces challenges in life that impact their mental health.... Read More >>

As May’s mental health awareness month continues, WSHA wanted to highlight three important resources for addressing the mental health needs of children, teens, pregnant people, new parents and other individuals seeking mental health care.... Read More >>

Four members of Washington’s federal delegation recently signed onto a “dear colleague” letter urging HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to extend the timeline to spend down provider relief fund (PRF) dollars and quickly disburse the remaining funds.... Read More >>

The Northwest Safety and Quality Partnership is honored to host the third part of the Diagnostic Errors webinars series provided by Kaiser Permanente from 12 - 1 p.m., May 27.... Read More >>

Under the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Washingtonians will find that the cost of their health insurance that is purchased on the Health Benefit Exchange is temporarily more affordable.... Read More >>

NetworxHealth, LLC, a Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, is a health care consulting group bringing experience and expertise to rural health care organizations.... Read More >>

Stacey DeMaranville says nursing runs in her blood and that she never considered any other career. This passion sprung from her mother, who was also a nurse and raised her children to always give back and help others. ... Read More >>