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Federal Agencies Propose Changes to No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Processes

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury issued October 27, 2023 a comprehensive proposed rule that would modify the process for resolution of disputed out of... Read More >>

New Law Creating Legislatively Mandated State Rapid Care Team to Assist Children Stuck at Hospitals

Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about the Second Substitute Senate Bill (2SSB) 5120, which establishes a new license type for 23-hour behavioral health crisis relief centers.... Read More >>

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to Begin Rulemaking on Provider-administered Drugs

WSHA is pleased that the Department of Health’s Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission  (PQAC) is taking up rulemaking to protect patients from unsafe practices regarding provision of provider-administered drugs. WSHA plans... Read More >>

DOH Provides Instructions on New Financial Reporting Requirements

E2SHB 1272, heavily negotiated and passed during the 2021 legislative session, significantly expanded hospital financial reporting requirements. The Department of Health has provided a reporting guide for existing and new... Read More >>

WSHA Comments on No Surprises Act IDR Fees

WSHA will provide comment on a CMS proposed rule that would set filing fees for providers requesting arbitration under the federal No Surprise Act (NSA) Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process.... Read More >>

State Medicaid Enrollment Down, But Still Above Pre-Covid Levels

In its most recent report, the Health Care Authority (HCA) shared that approximately 52,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the Apple Health program in August due to ineligibility and 22,000 Washingtonians were... Read More >>

Webinar on bloodborne pathogens, exposure prevention and post-exposure requirements

Washington Hospital Services (WHS) Preferred Partner Stericycle will host a webinar at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, on bloodborne pathogens, exposure prevention and post exposure requirements.... Read More >>

DASH is getting a new look

We are excited to announce that our Data Analytics Service Hub (DASH) is getting a makeover.... Read More >>

Shape the future of Washington’s health workforce

Twice per year, the Sentinel Network surveys health care providers across the state to better understand the current workforce environment.... Read More >>

Celebrate National Rural Health Day by focusing on remote Washington communities

Today is National Rural Health Day. This is an occasion to spotlight the specific medial needs of rural communities and what we can do to support them.... Read More >>

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