WSHA has released a bulletin on the use of real-time video to conduct evaluations under the Involuntary Treatment Act to determine whether to detain an adult patient.... Read More >>
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is launching a new crisis counseling program called Washington Listens.... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health stated that they are in urgent need to fill the position of Medical Surgical Branch Director for a minimum of one month, possibly more.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to review further changes to the law governing the involuntary treatment of minors (RCW 71.34) under the omnibus bill 2E2SSB 5720. It also amends the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA, RCW 71.05). ... Read More >>
As the legislature begins to rebalance its biennial budget, WSHA believes it is critical to have up-to-date information on the financial impact of the COVID-19 emergency on Washington hospitals. ... Read More >>
June 1, WSHA submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Interim Final Rule regarding policy and payment changes to telehealth and other services due to the COVID-19 emergency. ... Read More >>
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner is hosting a webinar for hospitals and providers to explain how the OIC intends to implement the dispute resolution/arbitration process included in the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA). ... Read More >>
Monday, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an emergency order extending consumer protections from surprise bills to out-of-network lab fees for COVID-19 testing. ... Read More >>
Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated MLN Matters article, clarifying use of the “CR” modifier and “DR” condition ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to review the use of real-time video technology for interviewing adult patients to determine whether to detain them under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). Two new laws effective June 11, 2020, ESHB 2099 and 2E2SSB 5720, permit video technology to be used by Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs) to interview a person held under the ITA, so long as a health care professional is present with the patient to facilitate the interview. ... Read More >>
