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Throughout December and January, WSHA worked with ten rural members to apply, complete and submit capacity assessment plans to HCA. ... Read More >>
Representatives from WSHA members gathered together with WSHA staff in Olympia yesterday to advocate on behalf of their communities for Hospital Advocacy Day. ... Read More >>
WSHA has been in contact with Health Care Authority (HCA) staff regarding the status of payments following the audit of Medicaid electronic health record (EHR) incentive payments. ... Read More >>
While revenue collections in the state continue to be strong, it appears that policy decisions made to fund future costs in the McCleary bill in the 2017-2019 biennium may limit the legislature’s ability to spend money on any additional policy items without new revenue or cuts in other programs. ... Read More >>
WSHA testified Monday at the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care regarding SB 5031 and SB 5699, which prohibits providers from balance billing patient for out-of-network services in certain circumstances.... Read More >>
WSHA opposes HB 1531, which places restrictions on interest for medical debt. ... Read More >>
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and a group of hospitals filed a brief to US District Court specifying relief for 340B program hospitals that received a thirty percent cut to Medicare payment for drugs provided under the 340B program. ... Read More >>
WSHA has been in contact with Health Care Authority (HCA) staff regarding the status of payments following the audit of Medicaid electronic health record (EHR) incentive payments. ... Read More >>
WSHA’s Consent Manual is a comprehensive resource for Washington State hospitals, health systems and other health organizations on legal requirements related to patient consent, and an electronic download is now for sale online through WSHA’s bookstore. ... Read More >>
WSHA member Bloodworks Northwest is experiencing a blood shortage due to the winter storm that struck this week and prevented many donors from being able to get to blood centers or drives. ... Read More >>