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Recent member news from the March 22, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

From conflict resolution to building budgets, the LEAD Academy offers the tools and support needed to help managers and leaders succeed. There are a few seats left in both the Seattle and Moses Lake sessions. ... Read More >>

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has announced the launch of the AHA Innovation Challenge to source and spread new ideas and novel approaches for integrated care delivery and financing models designed for specific high-need, high-cost populations.... Read More >>

The 2018 legislative session is officially a wrap, and we are pleased to report that it was another positive session for Washington hospitals, with increased funding for behavioral health and no proposed reimbursement cuts.... Read More >>

The 2018 legislative session is officially a wrap. Below you will find a final roundup of bills from session we opposed and that died and ones we supported and that passed.... Read More >>

The All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) recently sent out an email to hospitals regarding the review and reconsideration process for APCD data. The review and reconciliation process is scheduled to start on March 30, following delay due to security and credentialing measures.... Read More >>

The WSHA Government Affairs and Policy Development staff gave an overview of the 2018 legislative session... Read More >>

This month, PeaceHealth United General Medical Center in Sedro-Woolley will begin offering a variety of complimentary classes to patients and caregivers to address the emotional and physical stress of cancer. It will be a safe area to share challenges and feelings. ... Read More >>

On March 8, WSHA CEO Cassie Sauer was featured in Jesse Jones’ segment on KIRO 7 News on how to get financial assistance to help with medical debt. ... Read More >>

Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest celebrated its foundational progress and looked toward the future at its Share the Experience event March 2. The annual event is a forum for health care and community initiative partners to convene and have an open dialogue about implementing advance care planning programs throughout the region. ... Read More >>