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The Washington State Hospital Association takes a major leadership role in issues that affect delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care. It accepts and shares the responsibility for improving the health status of the citizens of Washington state. WSHA works with others in identifying and responding to critical health care issues.

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Tips for Making Provider One Work

The state Medicaid agency is experiencing an enormous volume of calls about its new ProviderOne system.  Many of these questions can be answered through the automatic phone system or on the website.  This document lists some key tips.

New Television Ads Focus on the Potential Harm of Additional Hospital Cuts

The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care launched a national advertising campaign that powerfully communicates to members of Congress the potential harm posed by additional hospital cuts.  The ads are running on national cable and in local markets in 10 states (not in Washington State).  Click here to view the ads.


Washington Health Care Programs at Risk!

Health care advocates call on House and Senate to pass Medicaid stimulus extension for states Learn More

Save the Date! 78th Annual Meeting is Coming!

Plan to join us in Setting the Stage for the Future during WSHA's 78th Annual Meeting October 13 and 14. Registration will open in August.

2010 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Web Conference

The legislature has finally adjourned! Click here to view the web cast including audio. 

Hospital Safety Net Assessment:

The Governor has signed the bill!
See a summary of the legislation

See the enacted verseion of HB 2956
See the one-page issue brief describing the safety net assessment

See the total financial impact on hospitals 
See how your House member voted on HB 2956
See how your Senate member voted on HB 2956

Federal Health Care Reform

Federal health reform has become a reality with the enactment of H.R. 3590 - the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Read the latest information and impacts to hospitals here.

Policy and Advocacy

The 2010 Legislature has adjourned. See WSHA's 2010 Policy/Advocacy documents.
See WSHA's testimony on state budget cuts.
See who your hospitals' legislators are.
View a hospital-specific spreadsheet of the 2009-2011 biennial budget cuts

Death with Dignity

Initiative 1000 became law on March 5, 2009.
Find WSHA's education/implementation materials. 

Transparency

Find hospital-specific pricing and quality information.  

Financial Assistance

Read about how to get help with your hospital bill.

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78th Annual Meeting
October 13 - 14, 2010

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