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Recent member news from the July 30, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter.... Read More >>

This week we are celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law in 1990.... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals and health care systems about changes in law related to health plan prior authorization practice and data pursuant to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6404. Certain health insurance carriers will be required to provide the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) information related to prior authorization requests. OIC will provide the information in a publicly available, aggregated report in January 2021. ... Read More >>

Last week, HHS changed the process and fields for collecting daily COVID-19 data from hospitals. All hospitals must use the HHS TeleTracking portal. The NHSN COVID Module has been retired. ... Read More >>

WSHA offers a variety of educational opportunities for executive leadership from our member hospitals. Two webinars are scheduled for next week.... Read More >>

WSHA is accepting applications for the 4th Annual Rural Quality Everyday Extraordinary Award.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services is pleased to announce our first annual WHS’ Safety Days!... Read More >>

Ethan Siegel, PhD, theoretical astrophysicist and science writer, is known for his ability to break down complex ideas into easy to understand scientific concepts for the masses.... Read More >>

WSHA has released a bulletin on two important changes to workers’ compensation laws that will take effect in the coming months.... Read More >>

The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care has launched a media strategy to advocate for stronger emergency COVID relief for hospitals and health systems.... Read More >>