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High-achieving hospital: EvergreenHealth – Readmissions

EvergreenHealth has been an outstanding performer in maintaining low readmission rates with no penalties from the Affordable Care Act Readmission Reduction Program for six years in a row. They have maintained very low readmission rates for patients with all payers.... Read More >>

Join us Jan. 11 for legislative kickoff webcast

Join us for a lunchtime virtual chat at noon January 11 about the 2018 legislative session! Chris Bandoli and Chelene Whiteaker will give a brief update on the political landscape in Olympia and talk about WSHA’s priorities for the legislative session. ... Read More >>

Legislative session is now underway

It’s a short session, but WSHA still has a strong agenda for advancing health care. WSHA is already testifying on legislation this week, including two bills related to opioids. ... Read More >>

Book your hotel now for the Rural Hospital Leadership Conference!

Now is the time to book your hotel for WSHA and AWPHD’s 42nd Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference, June 24-27 at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan! ... Read More >>

It’s not too late to get covered

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is reminding residents there is still time to sign up for 2018 health and dental coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. Washingtonians can sign up through 11:59 p.m. Monday January 15 for coverage that begins in February.... Read More >>

Congress kicks-off 2018 session

Congress kicked off its 2018 session with a full agenda — all of it left over from last year. At the top of the list is funding the government after January 19, when the current short-term spending bill expires. ... Read More >>

Participate in annual health care executive compensation survey

Yaffe & Company is conducting its 2018 National Executive and Benefits survey that compares salary and benefits information across hospitals and health systems. ... Read More >>

Washington Poison Control Center launching third year of Hospital Fair Share program

The Washington Poison Control Center (WAPC) is launching the third year of its Hospital Fair Share program, which enables hospitals to direct community benefit funds to the poison center to help sustain their core services. ... Read More >>

Membership updates: 1/11/2018

Congratulations to the following individuals for taking on new roles with WSHA member hospitals and health systems! ... Read More >>

Recent member news: 1/11/18

Recent member news from the January 11, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

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