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Recent member news from the October 27, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

In July 2014, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) rebased inpatient and outpatient rates and suggested a 3 percent cut to adjust for coding changes in the new system. WSHA pushed back and HCA agreed to make budget neutrality adjustments as needed. HCA recently completed its two-year analysis and determined no additional rate adjustments were needed.... Read More >>

Increasing our state’s immunization rates is a key element of WSHA’s strategic plan, as it helps us build a healthier community for our state. Fortunately, WSHA is not alone in this work, and the first Washington Immunization Summit will be held April 26, 2017 at the Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.... Read More >>

Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine recently received preliminary accreditation, allowing the college to stay on track to enroll its inaugural class of students next August. WSHA will create an opportunity for our members to hear directly from the WSU medical school leaders about their future plans.... Read More >>

This is an amazing organization with a rich history and a bright future. Being here these last days has inspired me even more about what we can accomplish together. The challenges facing the health care system in a quickly transforming world are substantial – but so are the opportunities. It is an exciting time for the Washington State Hospital Association to be leading and shaping the future of health care, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to assist Washington hospitals in reporting antimicrobial use through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antimicrobial Use and Resistance module.... Read More >>

Resources from our 84th Annual Meeting are now online, including the event agenda, our attendee list, information about our awards and our award recipients, PowerPoint presentations from our speakers and photos from the event.... Read More >>

Did you know an average of 200,000 people per year are hospitalized due to flu-related complications? This can affect your staff, and as a WSHA member, you have a free resource in the Washington Hospital Registry to help you meet staffing needs this flu season.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the October 20, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Last week, the Washington State Hospital Association Public Policy Committee and Board of Trustees voted to endorse Initiative 1491. Known as the extreme risk protection order initiative, I-1491 would allow family members and law enforcement officers to ask a judge to keep firearms out of the hands of someone deemed a danger to themselves or others.... Read More >>