Under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000, qualified providers can obtain a waiver separate from the Narcotics Addict Treatment Act to treat opioid dependency with Schedule III, IV and V medications, or combinations of medications approved by the FDA for that indication.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the April 5, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Last week, thanks to the leadership of the Washington State Legislature, the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) announced the expansion of an innovative STEM and health care scholarship program to include short-term certificates and other professional technical degrees offered at the state’s community and technical colleges.... Read More >>
MultiCare Valley Hospital held a rare career day in March for students at North Pines Middle School, who were given the opportunity to learn more about careers in health care and test their abilities in medicine. About 20 students learned about how to intubate a patient and perform CPR, and they also spent time in imaging, dietary and IV access stations.... Read More >>
We look forward to seeing you June 24-27 at the 42nd Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan! Registration opens Monday, April 2. The early bird registration rate is $350, and the discounted pricing is available through Friday, May 25.... Read More >>
Effective April 1, Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) will require hospitals to meet new requirements when presented with patients who pose a danger to self or others due to a substance use disorder. This new law, also known as “Ricky’s Law,” significantly expands ITA laws for adults and minors to now include substance use disorders.... Read More >>
Starting June 29, the Washington All Payer Claims Database will provide information to the public on quality and cost of care at Washington providers. Using claims data from insurers, Washington HealthCareCompare will show allowable amounts for more than 80 common procedures at hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities, and display quality rankings for local primary care practices.... Read More >>
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange announced that more than 209,000 customers used Washington Healthplanfinder to purchase a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) for 2018 coverage during the most recent open enrollment period.... Read More >>
The alternative to opioids (ALTO) program, developed at St Joseph’s University Medical Center in New Jersey, has proven highly successful at treating acute pain.... Read More >>
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Jefferson and Island County to its first-ever community health honor roll.... Read More >>
