Sunnyside Community Hospital & Clinics announced this week that it has signed an agreement to buy Yakima Regional Cardiac and Medical Center and Toppenish Community Hospital — which are owned by Tennessee-based Community Health Systems Inc. — for about $45 million.... Read More >>
The Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network is a group of health care providers from a wide range of facilities that provide “ground level” data to educators, trainers and policymakers to help them respond to health workforce demand changes as they emerge. The network launched its second survey of health care providers last month, and data collection closes next Friday, December 16.... Read More >>
The Senate this week approved a catch-all health bill, sending it to the president for his signature. The centerpieces of the bill are aimed at speeding up the process for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of new drugs and medical devices, and boosting reach funds for National Institutes of Health (NIH). Sen. Patty Murray was instrumental in the development of the FDA and NIH provisions.... Read More >>
Scott Hilburn, chair of the Hospital Board of Commissioners at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, has been appointed to the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Governance. His term with the AHA will start Jan. 1, 2017 and will continue through Dec. 31, 2019... Read More >>
Senate Republicans this week said they plan to move quickly in early January to start repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), agreeing with House Republicans on a “repeal and delay” strategy under which parts of the ACA would remain in effect for several years while lawmakers devise a replacement.... Read More >>
Like many of you, I’m trying to work in my holiday gift shopping whenever I can, as it’s always one of the biggest tasks of a season that seems to go by very quickly. As a mother of three boys, I know finding the right, age-appropriate gift can be a challenge. And as a mother of three boys, I know that even what might seem like a safe toy can cause destruction around the house or, worse, present a safety hazard.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the December 8, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
If you don’t sleep well one night, it can make your whole day miserable. If you repeatedly don’t sleep well, it can make your whole life miserable. For residents of the Quincy community, there is now help close to home for those suffering from sleep problems, as Quincy Valley Medical Center’s new Sleep Clinic began seeing patients this week.... Read More >>
The 2016 WHPAC campaign continues! We are getting closer to our $220,000 goal, but still have more to raise. Please help us reach our goal.... Read More >>
Hospitals and other organizations are seeking ways to obtain needed capital equipment while retaining flexibility to adapt to changes in health care payment. Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner Meridian Leasing Corporation will host a free webinar from 12-1 p.m.... Read More >>
