News

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) issued a final rule effective Dec. 3, 2021 that extends the length of time a citation or notice from L&I must be posted on an employee safety bulletin board.... Read More >>

Since 1998, Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Remi has been supporting the healthcare industry by providing comprehensive equipment maintenance management solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturer service contracts.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Dec. 3, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

On Tuesday, December 7 from 10:00-11:00 am WSHA will provide an overview of the No Surprises Act (NSA) and its requirements. ... Read More >>

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments from the American Hospital Association and other hospital plaintiffs challenging Medicare payment cuts to hospitals participating the 340B drug program. ... Read More >>

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) finalized its regulations for Washington state’s new audio-only telemedicine law that was passed as HB 1196 (2021) earlier this year. ... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) is beginning rulemaking to implement HB 1148, a bill which increased DOH’s oversight and enforcement abilities of acute care hospitals licensed under 70.41 RCW. ... Read More >>

This bulletin informs hospitals about a hospital transparency and reporting law passed in the 2021 Washington State legislative session. ... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals that the revisions to Washington State’s Notifiable Conditions regulations in chapter 246-101 WAC are delayed until January 1, 2023. ... Read More >>

The third Thursday of November is National Rural Health Day.... Read More >>