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Recent member news from the May 28, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

This bulletin’s purpose is to notify hospitals about the changes contained in Substitute House Bill 2378 that impact physician assistants, osteopathic physician assistants, and supervising physicians. The new laws are intended to remove administrative burdens and allow for more efficient use of physician assistants. ... Read More >>

The Washington State Hospital Association is pleased with the direction provided by Gov. Inslee’s May 18 proclamation on non-urgent medical and dental procedures.... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide an overview of key changes to Washington’s civil commitment statues for adults and minors under 2E2SSB 5720. The omnibus bill amends RCW 71.05, the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) and RCW 71.34, Behavioral Health Services for Minors. Key changes include expanding the initial detention period from 3 days to 5 days, expanding patients’ rights, modifying ITA processes, and making important definitional changes. Except for the 5-day detention change and the definitions changes expanding detention criteria, these changes are effective June 11, 2020.... Read More >>

On May 18, 2020 Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20.24.1, which provides updated direction on expansion of non-urgent medical and dental procedures.... Read More >>

This year, WSHA and UW Medicine are hosting the Pacific Northwest Sepsis Conference virtually.... Read More >>

Advance care planning helps people plan for their medical care in the event that they are unable to make decisions for themselves.... Read More >>

This webinar, presented by WSHA’s Taya Briley and Zosia Stanley, will outline “charity care” and hospital obligations, help you understand legal, financial and reputational considerations and consider implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $23.8 million in grants to support behavioral health care providers.... Read More >>

Join us on Wed., June 17, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for a webinar on understanding Washington paid family medical leave and how it relates to your benefits.... Read More >>