News

Registration opens Monday, April 1 for WSHA and AWPHD’s 43rd Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference June 23-26 at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan. ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the March 29, 2019, Weekly Report. ... Read More >>

WSHA members have a cost savings option for Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) through WHS Industry Partner Western Health Insurance Trust (WHIT). ... Read More >>

The House released its proposed 2019-21 budget Monday.... Read More >>

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA), Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), and insurance carriers have a final agreement on amendments to House Bill 1065 – the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s (OIC) bill to protect patients from unexpected out of network charges in certain situations.... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority (HCA) recently contacted WSHA regarding the federally required revalidation process. ... Read More >>

The Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual requires hospitals to adjust their Medicare cost reports to eliminate the portion of association dues related to lobbying expenses... Read More >>

WSHA’s Government Affairs team has published its March 2019 state regulatory update to its State Regulatory Issues webpage. ... Read More >>

To prepare for audit of SFY 2016 Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) payments, the state’s consultant, Myers and Stauffer (M&S) will be conducting a provider training webcast on April 3, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ... Read More >>

Earlier today, the House released its proposed 2019-21 budget. It is positive overall, with no cuts to health care. It also funds the hospital Safety Net Assessment amd invests in behavioral health.... Read More >>