Researchers from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) believe that helping patients better manage uncertainty during and after an acute care episode can reduce the use of the emergency department by patients suffering from non-emergent conditions.... Read More >>

James Hansen has been appointed chief financial officer at Summit Pacific Medical Center.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the May 5, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

According to a recent study by the National Academy of Medicine, the supply chain ecosystem has contributed 25 percent of the waste in the health care system. Contributors to this waste include product outdates; upgrades and conversions; contract changes; physician preferences; and mergers and acquisitions.... Read More >>

The Washington Employment Security Department is hosting focus groups to help determine the name of Washington State’s new paid family and medical leave law. There is still space available in Spanish-speaking virtual sessions for both employees and employers on Monday, April 30.... Read More >>

In the last week we lost two great Washington State health care leaders. On April 19, Gary Peck, WSHA Joe Hopkins Memorial Award winner and former CEO of St. Joseph Hospital in Chewelah, died in a car accident. Also, on April 23, Lake Chelan Community Hospital & Clinics Commissioner Tom Warren died. ... Read More >>

MultiCare Health System opened the doors to its new inpatient hospital at Covington Medical Center on April 24. ... Read More >>

Register now for WSHA and AWPHD's 42nd annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference at Campbell's Resort in Chelan June 24-27! ... Read More >>

Now is your last chance to register for WSHA’s 2018 CEO & Trustee Patient Safety Summit April 30 or May 1. ... Read More >>

Renowned speaker and international expert Dr. Joseph Betancourt will lead a training symposium May 2 to help hospitals implement the #123forEquity pledge goals, with practical solutions and next steps. ... Read More >>