The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of Washington State’s health care workforce survey and to encourage hospitals and health systems to complete the survey by August 31. ... Read More >>

On July 19, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $39 million in grants to health care providers to improve behavioral health care across the state. The grants were issued to 18 providers, including WSHA members Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Navos.... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) is beginning rulemaking to update the Washington State hospital construction review standards to adopt updated national standards. DOH will hold a webinar on September 5 to provide an overview of the proposed rule changes and will host work group meetings on October 1 and December 5.... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) hosted an informational meeting August 14 for interested parties to learn more about proposed licensing fee increases for ambulatory surgical facilities (ASF). DOH proposes a 200-300 percent fee increase for all categories of ASFs.... Read More >>

Each year, as our way of saying thank you, we invite PAC donors who contribute $350 or more to a fun evening to show our appreciation. This year’s dinner will be at the Seattle Aquarium on Wednesday, October 10, the evening before WSHA’s Annual Meeting. ... Read More >>

It’s hard to believe, but it's already time to start preparing for the 2019 legislative session. Part of that preparation involves you meeting with your state legislators to tell your hospital’s story and talk about advocacy priorities.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health is recruiting for an assistant secretary, who will work directly with the secretary of health and members of the agency executive team on high-level policy and strategic issues.... Read More >>

The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule released last week by CMS includes provisions that would dramatically reduce Medicare payments for most off-campus hospital clinic services.... Read More >>

WSHA recently sent to CEOs, CFOs, and Government Affairs staff of member hospitals summaries of assessments and payments under the Hospital Safety Net Assessment program for state fiscal year 2018, and projections of assessments and estimated payments for state fiscal year 2019.... Read More >>

New resources are available to help vulnerable patients obtain and maintain stable housing and employment. ... Read More >>