News

Some Washington Hospital Services (WHS) clients are reporting that Washington State Department of Health (DOH) 2022 surveys are happening earlier than anticipated.... Read More >>

On July 6, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule for hospital interpretative guidance for infection prevention (IP) and control and antibiotic stewardship programs.... Read More >>

Eight Washington hospitals received a 5-star rating for Overall Hospital Quality for 2022 from the Center’s for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS).... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Birdseye medical to expand the Washington telehealth program for community-based COVID-19 services for patients who can’t access in-person care or are uninsured.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Service’s Industry Partner, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), can provide an independent lens and perspective on your non-labor expense management. ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the July 28, 2022, edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

Learn and network with some of the most influential regional and national leaders in the telehealth industry who are shaping telehealth's best practices.... Read More >>

The legislation includes an out-of-state physician provision that will provide greater access to care for patients with a suspected or diagnosed life-threatening condition, such as cancer.... Read More >>

As a result of repeated financial concerns voiced by our members, WSHA undertook a detailed survey to better understand the financial situation for hospitals across the state. Hospitals representing 97% of all inpatient acute care beds in Washington State responded with data on their financial results in Q1 of 2022, compared to Q1 of 2021... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Service’s Virtual LEAD Academy offers a comprehensive and engaging modular training that focuses on building and strengthening key leadership competencies... Read More >>