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WSHA issued a bulletin about the new clean buildings standard that requires compliance as early as June 1, 2026. The standard requires hospitals to make investments in their buildings to reduce energy usage. The bulletin provides a high-level overview of the regulations and recommended next steps.... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health has received certification from HHS to submit COVID-19 data to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on behalf of Washington hospitals.... Read More >>
The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) issued a warning to providers about scammers pretending to be commission staff.... Read More >>
Late last week, both chambers of the Washington State legislature released their separate 2021-2023 operating budget proposals. Both proposals reflect a much-improved revenue forecast compared to what was expected last... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Washington Health Care Authority separately announced increases to the allowed amounts paid to providers for administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Effective... Read More >>
The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes $8.5 billion in funding for rural providers that need additional funding for COVID-19 related expenses or lost revenues. To be considered for... Read More >>
Friday, April 2, marks the cutoff for fiscal committees in the opposite chamber, and floor action in the opposite chamber will follow... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals and health systems about the new clean buildings standard that requires compliance as early as June 1, 2026. ... Read More >>
The House developed its budget proposal under a similar fiscal outlook as the Senate – a promising revenue forecast and an expected $7.7 billion in federal money under the American Recovery Plan Act.... Read More >>
A positive outlook is certainly reflected in the Senate’s $59.2 billion budget proposal. The House budget proposal will be released tomorrow... Read More >>
