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The Bree Collaborative — a group of Governor-appointed clinical leaders from health care purchasers, hospitals, providers and state agencies — released its latest draft report and recommendations on bundled payment for bariatric surgical care. The bundle includes both quality standards and clinical components in four cycles: disability due to obesity despite non-surgical therapy, fitness for surgery, bariatric surgical procedure, and post-operative care and return to function.... Read More >>

A regional health information organization (RHIO) chose Jiva™ HIE technology from ZeOmega® to share 30 million unique patient records within its network. They chose ZeOmega for its ability to rapidly and easily integrate with other electronic health record (EHR) systems, highly configurable consent management system and scalable architecture that can grow with the RHIO as millions of unique patient records and transactions are added.... Read More >>

Memorial Hospital conducted a community health needs assessment, and the data revealed that while Yakima County’s diabetes and obesity rates were higher than the state average, only about 7 percent of their diabetes patients were receiving diabetes education.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Sept. 22, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

The Washington Hospital Political Action Committee is an important way for hospital and health system leaders to elect champions and engage with elected officials. Each year, we invite PAC donors who contribute $350 or more to a fun evening to show our appreciation, and this year we’re excited to welcome guests to dinner on the 76th floor of the Columbia Tower, where 360-degree panoramic views show off breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountains.... Read More >>

EvergreenHealth Monroe has welcomed Wendy Kesl, MBA, BSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. She brings more than a decade of health care experience, including six years in management and administration, to the EvergreenHealth Monroe team.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health Certificate of Need program has issued a notice of rulemaking to require a certificate of need for the addition of operating rooms at an existing ambulatory surgical facility (ASF). The proposed change classifies the expansion of the number of operating rooms at an ASF as “the construction, development, or other establishment of a new health care facility.” We encourage hospitals interested in this topic to engage in this rulemaking process. ... Read More >>

The 2016 WHPAC campaign continues! We are more than half way to our $220,000 goal, having raised $130,000 to date. Members who have met their PAC goal will be recognized during the annual meeting. Please get your contributions in by Oct. 4 to meet the print deadline.... Read More >>

WSHA’s 84th Annual Member Meeting is just a few weeks away, and our room blocks at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront and the Edgewater Hotel have sold out. However, you can still book your room at one of WSHA’s preferred hotels. ... Read More >>