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Therapeutic inventory reporting in the Health Partner Ordering Portal (HPOP) is now required on Mondays and Thursdays by 11:59 p.m. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) shared instructions to assist providers in updating administered and available treatment courses... Read More >>

We are heartened by the news that the Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement focused on reducing gun violence. WSHA joins the American Hospital Association in urging Congress to quickly pass the proposal.... Read More >>

In alignment with its new Framework for Health Equity, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed two new Hospital Inpatient PPS quality measures instructing hospitals to collect and report on patient health-related social needs, or social determinants of health (SDOH).... Read More >>

WSHA is committed to continuing to partner with our members on fall prevention and harm reduction.... Read More >>

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) continue to manage distribution of COVID-19 therapeutics via the Health Partner Ordering Portal (HPOP) to ensure equitable access.... Read More >>

On June 6–7, WSHA hosted the 10th annual Pacific Northwest Sepsis Conference for 340 people. Attendees engaged both in-person at the Marriott Seattle Airport and remotely from around the world to further the mission to eliminate global sepsis suffering through education.... Read More >>

WSHA manages the Flex professional training program for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).... Read More >>

WSHA has enhanced its Rural Quality Award Program to better recognize the hard work and dedication exemplified by our rural members.... Read More >>

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has launched a new resource for pregnant and postpartum patients suffering from extreme emotional challenges.... Read More >>

On May 26, 2022, WSHA sent a letter to the Office of the Governor and the Washington State Department of Health requesting that specific state law waivers and flexibilities be retained to ensure hospitals can continue providing necessary care in the next phases of the pandemic response.... Read More >>