Though the 2020 legislative session is about halfway through, it appears WSHA has already obtained success in its legislative priority to protect hospitals from increases to their Business and Occupation (B&O) tax rate.... Read More >>

The committee cutoffs have now passed, and WSHA's high-priority bills remain in good shape.... Read More >>

Last week, The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction against the “public charge” rule. It will take effect on Feb. 24, 2020. ... Read More >>

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Advocacy Days last week! This Friday marks the cutoff for bills to pass out of their committees of origin.... Read More >>

I am thrilled to report that Hospital Advocacy Days 2020 was a tremendous success. Thank you to all the members who joined us Wednesday and Thursday to engage in advocating for important health policy change in Olympia.... Read More >>

We at WSHA were so impressed by the identification and handling of the first case of the Coronavirus (CoV) in the United States, which occurred in our state. Providence Regional Medical Center – Everett and the Washington State Department of Health expertly coordinated a joint-response, with the CDC also becoming involved.... Read More >>

  We are in week three of the 2020 state legislative session. A main theme of this session is the cost of care and increased transparency. There are several bills... Read More >>

  CMS has proposed a new rule on Medicaid Fiscal Accountability that could result in Medicaid cuts in Washington to both hospitals and the state. WSHA is taking it very... Read More >>

  WSHA is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join its Executive/Senior Leadership team in anticipation of the upcoming retirement of Tom Evert.  For more information about this newly... Read More >>

WSHA’s Government Affairs team has published its January 2020 update to its State Regulatory Issues webpage. Members will find a comprehensive view of state rulemaking activities that affect them. This month,... Read More >>