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Registration is now open for WSHA & AWPHD'S 42nd annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference at Campbell's Resort in Chelan June 24-27. The early bird registration rate is $350, and the discounted pricing is available through Friday, May 25.... Read More >>

At CHI St. Gabriel’s Health — recipient of the 2017 AHA NOVA Award — a clinic-based, multi-disciplinary team works toward reducing narcotic and opioid use through care plans and patient visits. A community task force works to change opioid prescribing practices to monitor use and reach all opioid-using patients.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health recently released the 2018 Washington State Health Assessment report. Data shows that Washington State has similar or better health outcomes compared to the rest of the country in many key areas.... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is beginning the process of recouping overpayments and correcting under payments of electronic health record (EHR) incentive payments to hospitals. We believe this may result in a net recoupment as high as $20 million across all impacted hospitals.... Read More >>

Under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000, qualified providers can obtain a waiver separate from the Narcotics Addict Treatment Act to treat opioid dependency with Schedule III, IV and V medications, or combinations of medications approved by the FDA for that indication.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the April 5, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Last week, thanks to the leadership of the Washington State Legislature, the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) announced the expansion of an innovative STEM and health care scholarship program to include short-term certificates and other professional technical degrees offered at the state’s community and technical colleges.... Read More >>

MultiCare Valley Hospital held a rare career day in March for students at North Pines Middle School, who were given the opportunity to learn more about careers in health care and test their abilities in medicine. About 20 students learned about how to intubate a patient and perform CPR, and they also spent time in imaging, dietary and IV access stations.... Read More >>

We look forward to seeing you June 24-27 at the 42nd Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan! Registration opens Monday, April 2. The early bird registration rate is $350, and the discounted pricing is available through Friday, May 25.... Read More >>

Effective April 1, Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) will require hospitals to meet new requirements when presented with patients who pose a danger to self or others due to a substance use disorder. This new law, also known as “Ricky’s Law,” significantly expands ITA laws for adults and minors to now include substance use disorders.... Read More >>