Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine recently received preliminary accreditation, allowing the college to stay on track to enroll its inaugural class of students next August. WSHA will create an opportunity for our members to hear directly from the WSU medical school leaders about their future plans.... Read More >>
This is an amazing organization with a rich history and a bright future. Being here these last days has inspired me even more about what we can accomplish together. The challenges facing the health care system in a quickly transforming world are substantial – but so are the opportunities. It is an exciting time for the Washington State Hospital Association to be leading and shaping the future of health care, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.... Read More >>
Did you know an average of 200,000 people per year are hospitalized due to flu-related complications? This can affect your staff, and as a WSHA member, you have a free resource in the Washington Hospital Registry to help you meet staffing needs this flu season.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the October 20, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Cassie Sauer, who will take over as President and CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association in January of 2017, was introduced to the membership at the October 13-14 Annual... Read More >>
Thank you to all our members who joined us last week in the wind and the rain in Seattle for our 84th Annual Member Meeting! We want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the Joe Hopkins Memorial Award, the Achieving Best Care Award and the Community Health Leadership Award. Each exemplified outstanding work to improve the health of their communities.... Read More >>
SEATTLE – Gregg Davidson, who served Skagit Valley Hospital and Skagit Regional Health for 37 years, was awarded the prestigious Joe Hopkins Memorial Award for outstanding leadership by the Washington State Hospital Association in Seattle on October 14.... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association honored hospitals with awards recognizing their efforts to achieve high quality care and demonstrate community health leadership during the association’s annual meeting on Oct. 14, 2016, at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. The Achieving Best Care award and Community Health Leadership award are among the association’s highest honors awarded to health care organizations in Washington state.... Read More >>
At TeamHealth (NYSE: TMH), our purpose is to perfect our physicians' ability to practice medicine, every day, in everything we do. Through our more than 19,000 affiliated physicians and advanced practice clinicians, TeamHealth offers numerous solutions to approximately 3,400 acute and post-acute facilities and physician groups nationwide.... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services Industry Partners Merritt Hawkins released a white paper with 10 keys to enhancing relationships with your medical staff as well as an overview of major factors driving mobility among physicians.... Read More >>
