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Explaining the challenges and expense of physician recruitment to those who do not deal with it on a regular basis can be quite daunting. WHS Industry Partner Merritt Hawkins is here to help with their new white paper on the true cost of a physician vacancy.... Read More >>

Although thousands of people in Washington have recently gained access to health coverage with Medicaid expansion, many families still struggle with large hospital bills as a result of significant injuries and illnesses. State law requires all hospitals provide charity care to help eliminate or reduce those hospital bills. Recently, patient advocates alerted lawmakers and the state hospital association to a stumbling block— patients were confused about the availability of charity care and the forms used to determine if a patient qualifies.... Read More >>

While our country seeks to find a path forward on immigration, Washington State’s hospitals and health systems are focused on the people who are right in front of us, needing our care. We stand united to serve patients and communities.... Read More >>

Providing high-quality care to the community first requires finding high-quality providers. At Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, a partnership with nearby Peninsula College has helped bring in qualified medical assistants to meet the community’s needs.... Read More >>

According to a new analysis, the governor’s proposed budget cuts to hospital-based clinics are estimated to be about $75 million per year. Under the proposal, the cuts would affect all services provided in off-campus hospital department locations, and the payment amounts would be reduced to about half of what is currently paid for these services, considerably below the cost of care.... Read More >>

Washington State's mental health care system is not meeting all the needs of our growing communities. Several bills being introduced this week could help make more services available. HB 1546 and SB 5434 (companion bills) would allow general-acute care and freestanding psychiatric community hospitals to voluntarily provide long-term, court-ordered mental health services, allowing patients to get care closer to home where there is more support from friends and family.... Read More >>

The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) Board of Directors has selected Sally Watkins, Ph.D., MS, RN, to be the new WSNA executive director, replacing Judy Huntington, MN, RN, who is retiring in June after 18 years in the position. Dr. Watkins will join WSNA on April 3.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the February 2, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Welcome new affiliate member CEP America! CEP America is one of the leading providers of acute care management and staffing solutions in the nation. Founded in 1975, they now serve more than 6.3 million patients at more than 250 practices throughout the country.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the February 2, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>