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Expert leadership during COVID-19: Implementing a new EMR system

NetworxHealth, LLC, a Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, is a health care consulting group bringing experience and expertise to rural health care organizations.... Read More >>

A nurse experiences the impact of tissue donation firsthand

Stacey DeMaranville says nursing runs in her blood and that she never considered any other career. This passion sprung from her mother, who was also a nurse and raised her children to always give back and help others. ... Read More >>

Recent member news: 5/20/21

Recent member news from the May 20, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

DOR Provides Notice of Tax Exemptions for Emergency Grants

The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) recently provided updated guidance regarding the tax exemption for certain emergency grants under Substitute House Bill 1095 passed during the 2021 legislative session. Previously, DOR instructed that organizations should delay reporting these funds in anticipation of the legislation. WSHA provided input to DOR and strongly supported the bill.... Read More >>

HHS Sends Warning Letters to Drug Manufacturers Regarding 340B Practices

The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on Monday sent letters to six major drug manufacturers, warning them that they could face steep fines if they don't discount drug prices for pharmacies that contract with 340B providers.... Read More >>

Health Care Authority Allowing Template Billing for Mass Vaccination Administration

The Health Care Authority (HCA) announced it is now accepting template billing for administration of COVID-19 vaccines at mass vaccination sites. ... Read More >>

Lower Premiums Under the American Rescue Plan Act and Washington’s Cascade Care Bill

Under the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Washingtonians will find that the cost of their health insurance that is purchased on the Health Benefit Exchange, is temporarily more affordable.... Read More >>

Appreciating health care workers during Nurses Week and Hospital Week

This past week we joined the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the American Hospital Association in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12) and National Hospital Week (May 9 – 15).... Read More >>

May webinar focuses on mental health first aid

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We would like to invite you to raise awareness of the importance of mental health care and join us for this month’s WSHA Behavioral Health Webinar, What is Mental Health First Aid?... Read More >>

Sepsis Conference success!

On May 3 – 4, WSHA hosted the 9th Annual Pacific Northwest Sepsis Conference. Sepsis is the number-one killer of children worldwide, and we were very proud to be able to offer this education to people doing this work around the world. ... Read More >>

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