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August 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. ... Read More >>

On Wednesday, Aug. 11, CMS will hold an educational webinar on price transparency and how hospitals can meet the requirements in the Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule for posting standard charge information in the comprehensive machine-readable file. ... Read More >>

The Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) has posted training materials related to Senate Bill 5027, which requires businesses to enable closed captioning settings on televisions in public areas. ... Read More >>

Beginning July 25, audio-only telemedicine became a covered and reimbursable service in Washington state.... Read More >>

During its most recent meeting, the Washington State Hospital Association Board of Directors adopted a resolution supporting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care workers... Read More >>

The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a library of new COVID-19 vaccination public service announcements and resources for hospital and health systems to adapt and use locally... Read More >>

As of July 25, 2021, a new definition of “compounding” is in effect for the practice of pharmacy due to the passage of SHB 1445 (2021)... Read More >>

The Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) is currently running its 2021 Regional Telehealth Survey... Read More >>

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will hold an educational webinar Wednesday, Aug. 11 on price transparency and how hospitals can meet the requirements of the Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule for posting standard charge information in the comprehensive machine-readable file... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services, Inc., the for-profit arm of the Washington State Hospital Association and producer of the LEAD Academy, is pleased to offer two new professional development education opportunities available to ALL healthcare staff... Read More >>