Congress is poised this week to approve legislation that would fund the federal government through September 30. The $1 trillion bill includes a 4 percent boost for rural health programs, including a small hike in the Rural Hospital Flexibility and telehealth grant funds.... Read More >>
To combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, Confluence Health recently began allowing community members to safely dispose of opioid painkillers and any other unused medications at three Central Washington locations.... Read More >>
The nine Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs) are in the process of designing and selecting projects related to the Healthier Washington demonstration, with applications to be submitted by October. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this important work. Over the next five years, the state Health Care Authority (HCA) will be distributing up to $1.1 billion through the demonstration.... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and Washington Health Alliance recently appointed Ian Corbridge — WSHA policy director, clinical issues — to its Performance Measures Coordinating Committee (PMCC).... Read More >>
The Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to moving forward with a push on value-based purchasing, including implementing payment bundles for its state employee program and possibly for Medicaid. Now is the time to provide feedback to the HCA as it considers where the program should head in the future.... Read More >>
The effort to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) gained new momentum this week when House conservatives agreed to support an amendment that would significantly weaken the 2010 law’s insurance protections. The action has led to a new push for a House floor vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) – potentially as early as next week.... Read More >>
The 2017 Washington regular legislative session officially adjourned on Sunday, April 23rd. However, Governor Jay Inslee immediately called the Legislature back into special session to negotiate a solution to the 2017-2019 operating budget. The House and Senate remain far apart on the total spending amount and funding mechanisms for the budget.... Read More >>
The state House and Senate capital budgets contain major investments for community projects to increase access to mental health services across the care continuum. WSHA is very pleased to see these funding levels that will help spur new services for some of the most complex patients. ... Read More >>
The Health Care Authority is committed to moving forward with a push on value-based purchasing, including implementing payment bundles for its state employee program and possible for Medicaid. Now is the time to provide feedback to the HCA as it considers where the program should head in the future. ... Read More >>
The nine Accountable Communities of Health are in the process of designing and selecting projects this summer related to the Healthier Washington Demonstration, with applications to be submitted by September. Over the next five years, the state Health Care Authority will be distributing up to $1.1 billion through the Heathier Washington demonstration.... Read More >>
