While change in health care is the only constant, passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 really dropped the checkered flag. Since then, hospitals big and small have been... Read More >>
Annual Meeting: Change requires new partnerships While change in health care is the only constant, passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 really dropped the checkered flag. Since... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services is excited to announce an expanded relationship with our Industry Partner Merritt Hawkins to include executive recruitment and placement needs. Merritt Hawkins is one of the leading... Read More >>
Thank you to our members who attended Washington Hospital Service’s Industry Partner webcast hosted by Commerce Bank Aug. 25. Both WHS and Commerce hope attendees gained insights into improving accounts... Read More >>
The Bree Collaborative responded Sept. 1 to public comments on the draft heart surgery report. The collaborative considered structural changes to its recommendations on issues like provider accountability, pre and post-operative requirements, and patient... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health is in the early stages of rulemaking on two important issues affecting ambulatory surgical facilities (ASFs). First, the department is deciding whether a Certificate... Read More >>
On Aug. 28, the Pharmacy Commission released draft rulemaking language that would require every facility have a pharmacist in charge who would spend at least 20 hours, or 50 percent of his... Read More >>
Join health care leaders, stakeholders and national Choosing Wisely representatives Friday, Oct. 30 at the Seattle Airport Marriott for Improving Value in Health Care: The Choosing Wisely Summit: a day-long, in-depth... Read More >>
At WSHA’s 2014 Annual Meeting, Scott Adams, CEO of Pullman Regional Hospital, was the surprised recipient of WSHA’s most prestigious award to an individual: The Joe Hopkins Award. This special... Read More >>
Join us for WSHA’s 83rd Annual Meeting October 7-8 in Seattle. We will have thought-provoking plenary speakers, strategy sessions and networking opportunities, and we will present our patient safety and Joe... Read More >>
