News

The Department of Health is launching a pilot program for Rural Health Clinics to provide a technical assistance site visit and walkthrough of the recertification survey.... Read More >>

The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Aug. 31 that it will distribute $53 million in funding to 44 states — including Washington State — as well as four tribes and the District of Columbia to be used in the battle against opioid addiction.... Read More >>

The deadline for submissions for the Community Health Leadership Award has been extended to Friday, Sept. 23. Help us honor your organization and your staff!... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Staff Care is seeking nominations for the Country Doctor of the Year Award. The purpose of this unique national award is to recognize outstanding physicians in rural communities.... Read More >>

October 13 and 14 are going to be great days for the association: it is an essential time for all of us to reflect on our past and plan for our future. We have an outstanding plan for this year, with terrific speakers. We’re going to use this space over the coming weeks to talk about what’s in store.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Aug. 25, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Meridian Leasing has produced a two-page document that offers insight for members that may be dealing with XR-29 guidelines.... Read More >>

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a summary of key considerations for health care facilities, including hospitals and health systems, as they prepare to receive patients potentially infected with the Zika virus. The document outlines nine steps health care facilities should take, including knowing the clinical manifestations of the virus, how to assess pregnant women and advise against sexual transmission during pregnancy, reporting and use of standard precautions.... Read More >>

Join us Washington Hospital Services' first session of the LEAD Academy Oct. 7. Designed for health care supervisors and managers, the LEAD program uses experiential learning to empower recently hired, newly appointed or previously untrained health care leaders to better understand and use their strengths.... Read More >>

Craig J. Marks, most recently president and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, Calif., will take over at PMH Medical Center in Prosser Aug. 29.... Read More >>