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The Washington Vaccine Association (WVA) has developed and announced a notification process for hospitals to report WVA supplied vaccines provided during an inpatient stay. The new process was developed by... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority released the Distressed Hospital Grant application. You can view and apply for the grant here.... Read More >>

Over the next couple of weeks, the two chambers will work together to craft a final budget. The legislative session adjourns March 7... Read More >>

The last cutoff of session was Tuesday, Feb. 13, when most bills needed to pass out of their chamber of origin... Read More >>

Beginning Jan. 31, nurses with a Washington primary state of residence (PSOR) who meet uniform multistate license requirements can apply for a Washington multistate license (MSL).... Read More >>

The Legislature is moving to floor action in the House and Senate, meaning they now vote to pass legislation... Read More >>

We are pleased to report Advocacy Day was again a success, with 109 members representing 55 hospitals meeting with 111 lawmakers throughout the day... Read More >>

WSHA’s 2024 Advocacy Day was Tuesday, and we want to thank all of our members who attended to discuss the issues facing hospitals with legislators.... Read More >>

Home and Community Services will host one-hour webinars at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9 and noon Thursday, Feb. 15 regarding Long-Term Services and Supports Presumptive Eligibility (LTSS PE). This presentation would be best suited for hospital discharge planners or social workers, but anyone can attend.... Read More >>

WSHA is excited that SB 6257, which clarifies that patients be Washington State residents to be eligible for charity care for non-emergencies, will receive its first public hearing this week... Read More >>