Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest, Person-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and C-TAC invite you to attend a forum Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 from 3–6 p.m. at Cambia Grove in Seattle, which will highlight findings on three pioneering research studies on communication, advance care planning and decision making. ... Read More >>

A Washington Court of Appeals has ruled that hospitals are not entitled to deduct business and occupation (B&O) taxes from Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) payments made on behalf of out of state patients. ... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking feedback from hospitals on its rulemaking on the Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) regulations, under Chapter 246-341 WAC, which governs the licensing and certification of inpatient mental health services.... Read More >>

While Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) offer ease of use to patients, stopping bleeding events in patients on DOACs is more complicated, requiring different strategies than those for patients on warfarin (Coumadin®) and heparin.... Read More >>

The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) has released two new reports as part of its 2018 Data Reports. ... Read More >>

A new law amending the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act imposes new restrictions on employers in an effort to reduce the gender pay gap.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the August 8, 2019 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

We know that electing good people to public office who will enact smart, supportive laws is a priority for you, our members. ... Read More >>

Every September, health care providers, the public and organizations big and small come together to raise awareness of sepsis, the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the August 1, 2019 Weekly Report.... Read More >>