PRESS RELEASE: Access to services remain under pressure as hospital financial challenges continue

Contact: Beth Zborowski bethz@wsha.org SEATTLE ꟷ  Results of the most recent financial survey of Washington’s hospitals shows operating losses of nearly $750 million. These losses represent a -4.6% operating margin.... Read More >>

WSHA presents Columbia County Health System, Ocean Beach Hospital & Medical Clinics with award for rural quality

The award recognizes hospital projects that display excellence across five dimensions: significance, data-driven approach, culture of safety, results and scalability... Read More >>

WSHA recognizes 13 rural hospitals for delivering outstanding care

The participating hospitals worked on quality improvement projects and submitted data on up to 14 quality improvement measures... Read More >>

WSHA partners to implement TeamBirth program in all Washington birthing hospitals

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is partnering with Ariadne Labs to implement TeamBirth in all 54 birthing hospitals across the state thanks to a generous grant from Ballmer Group... Read More >>

Two hospital staffing bills pass House, head for final approval

Two important bills aimed at addressing Washington’s health care workforce challenges passed the House this week... Read More >>

Year-end survey shows financial challenges continue for Washington’s hospitals

Survey results released today by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) show total hospital and health systems losses grew to $2.7 billion in 2022 with more than $2.1 billion in losses from operations... Read More >>

Hospitals and unions reach important compromise to support safe staffing

After weeks of negotiations, the Washington State Hospital Association has reached a compromise position on Senate Bill 5236, the hospital staffing bill.... Read More >>

Hospitals Support Legislative Package to Make Washington the Top Choice for Nurses

When lawmakers return to Olympia for the 2023 legislative session, hospitals are asking that they support a multifaceted approach to address health care workforce shortages. These shortages are leading to delays in care and hampering patient access. Hospitals have ambitious and effective public policy proposals to support the health care workforce... Read More >>

Financial woes threaten patient access to health care services across Washington

Survey results released this week from the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) show total hospital and health systems losses grew to $2.57 billion in the first nine months of 2022 with almost $1.66 billion of this loss from operations... Read More >>

WSHA honors Cascade Medical Center Commissioner Bruce Williams with Ben Lindekugel Governance Excellence Award

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) presented its Ben Lindekugel Governance Excellence Award Oct. 17 to Cascade Medical Center Board Commissioner Bruce Williams... Read More >>

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