Recent member news from the October 13, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

The Community Health Leadership Award is given annually to health care organizations that serve their community’s health needs in innovative and lasting ways. We want to recognize organizations that are not just serving patients, but are investing in solutions that improve the health of their entire community. This week we recognize Valley Medical Center, Sunnyside Community Hospital & Clinics and Morton General Hospital.... Read More >>

In 2015, Stericyle introduced a new disposal unit that could house both pharmaceutical and sharps waste. The comingle program being offered in the Pacific Northwest can help you increase regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, EPA, DOT, OSHA and — specifically in the Pacific Northwest — the Department of Ecology. Internally, it reduces staff time dedicated to ordering and monitoring container inventory, increasing patient care time. ... Read More >>

We couldn’t be more excited that our 84th Annual Member Meeting kicks off one week from today at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront! Our theme this year is seamless, compassionate care, and we’re excited to welcome leaders and staff from all our member hospitals for two days of learning and networking.... Read More >>

Incyte Diagnostics has partnered with hospitals in the northwest for over 57 years to provide pathology and laboratory medical directorships. Incyte believes that our responsibility as a pathology partner to the hospitals we serve encompasses a broad array of service expectations and we strive to provide diagnostic excellence and integrated leadership at every turn.... Read More >>

The Community Health Leadership Award is given annually to a health care organization that is serving its community’s broader health needs in innovative and lasting ways. We are looking to recognize organizations that are not just serving patients, but are investing in solutions that improve the health of their entire community. This week we have features from Sunnyside Community Hospital & Clinics and UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the October 6, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

CHI Franciscan Health appointed retired Rear Admiral Michael Anderson as the health system’s new chief medical officer. Dr. Anderson has served as interim chief medical officer for CHI Franciscan since February, and he will be responsible for system-wide medical affairs, medical staff services, regulatory affairs and quality care.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Merritt Hawkins would like to share its newest physician survey with our members. This survey contains responses from more than 17,000 physicians, which are broken out by physician age, gender, practice status, specialty and state to give key insights into how physicians feel about the practice of medicine.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the September 29, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>