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Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner SUNRx is introducing a new prescription discount program aimed at helping all patients access discounted medications at any pharmacy. Patients can benefit from the savings of this program regardless of if they are insured, uninsured or underinsured, and they are not required to participate in SunRx’s 340B program. ... Read More >>

Board nominations are now open for the state’s new Cancer Research Endowment Authority Board established by the Washington State Legislature. The board will oversee and guide the cancer research endowment (CARE) fund – including the solicitation, selection and awarding of grants.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner ZeOmega has announced it now has a performance management solution in its suite of population health solutions. Jiva for Performance Management can be rapidly deployed and is able to quickly integrate claims and electronic health records data.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner SUNRx is introducing a new prescription discount program aimed at helping all patients access discounted medications at any pharmacy. Patients can benefit from the savings of this program regardless of if they are insured, uninsured or underinsured, and they are not required to participate in SunRx’s 340B program. ... Read More >>

Cheryl Strange has been named the new CEO at Western State Hospital and PeaceHealth has named Carol Aaron as its new chief administrative officer (CAO).... Read More >>

Sen. Linda Evans Parlette announced on Monday, April 11 that she intends to bring her legislative career to a close after 20 years of service to the 12th Legislative District. Sen. Parlette has a rich history of service in Washington State and was a huge champion for rural health, public hospital districts, expanding mental health services and improving the practice of pharmacy... Read More >>

During the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions, one of WSHA’s top priorities was advancing a public policy framework to support the expansion of services delivered via telemedicine. We are grateful for our partnership with the Washington State Medical Association and major insurers, notably Premera and Regence, to get this done.... Read More >>

Technology has transformed our lives as well as the health care landscape, and Swedish Health Services is taking an approach focusing on innovation to meet patients’ needs and make health care simpler and more convenient. In the last several months, Swedish launched two new initiatives to improve its care. ... Read More >>

WSHA issued a bulletin this week reminding hospitals to review and comply with state and federal requirements regarding posting signage in hospitals and providing notices to patients, staff and the community. WSHA has prepared a list of signage requirements for providers to reference.... Read More >>

The state Pharmacy Commission is in the process of updating a number of outdated rules. The current rulemaking addresses automated drug dispensing devices.... Read More >>