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Membership updates from the August 30, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the August 30, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Registration is now open for the fall 2018 LEAD Academy, which will be held at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Classes start October 8.... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of Washington State’s health care workforce survey and to encourage hospitals and health systems to complete the survey by August 31. ... Read More >>

On July 19, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $39 million in grants to health care providers to improve behavioral health care across the state. The grants were issued to 18 providers, including WSHA members Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Navos.... Read More >>

Health care spending in America is expected to reach $3.7 trillion this year and see a 5.5 percent yearly increase in the next decade, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. To minimize spending while constantly improving the quality care, CHI Franciscan Health has engaged in a series of community partnerships.... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) is beginning rulemaking to update the Washington State hospital construction review standards to adopt updated national standards. DOH will hold a webinar on September 5 to provide an overview of the proposed rule changes and will host work group meetings on October 1 and December 5.... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) hosted an informational meeting August 14 for interested parties to learn more about proposed licensing fee increases for ambulatory surgical facilities (ASF). DOH proposes a 200-300 percent fee increase for all categories of ASFs.... Read More >>

August 23 is the deadline to make a nomination for the 2018 Community Health Leadership Award, which will be given at the WSHA Annual Meeting October 11 to a health care organization that is serving its community’s broader health needs in innovative and lasting ways.... Read More >>

We would like to honor a special hospital leader in Washington State with the Joe Hopkins Memorial Award! The Joe Hopkins Memorial Award was created in 1987 to acknowledge an individual who displays the spirit of Joe Hopkins’ vision and dedication to Washington’s hospitals, with a special focus on his interest in rural health.... Read More >>