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Recent member news from the April 29, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

WSHA’s work now turns to empowering members to build legislative relationships, advocating during rulemaking and new law implementation, and planning for the next legislative session... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals about the new buprenorphine practice guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), effective April 28, 2021. The new guidance removes a key barrier to obtaining an X-Waiver for prescribing buprenorphine by exempting covered practitioners from certain requirements. This regulatory change will make it easier for practitioners to obtain an X-Waiver to prescribe buprenorphine to patients with opioid use disorder (OUD).... Read More >>

The budget is very positive for hospitals and health care. It continues the spending priorities we saw earlier in House and Senate proposals... Read More >>

The Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network seeks your input on health workforce challenges and suggested solutions. WSHA highly encourages members to submit data to the Sentinel Network.... Read More >>

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) issued new COVID-19 safety guidance for pharmacies and pharmacists.... Read More >>

WSHA will be hosting a webinar on May 19th at 11 AM with the Washington State Department of Commerce on Washington State’s new Clean Building Performance Standard.... Read More >>

Falls remain a leading cause of non-fatal/fatal injuries in Washington and Oregon for persons over 64 years old, both in and out of the hospital environment.... Read More >>

In health care, as in most industries, staff are often promoted to their first management position because of their technical skills. But technical prowess rarely prepares one for leadership.... Read More >>

As Congress turns its attention from COVID-19 relief to infrastructure spending, WSHA is working with the AHA to ensure health system needs are addressed.... Read More >>