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The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about the Washington Health Alliance’s report on the Choosing Wisely initiative in Washington State. The report uses county-level claims data to show variation in the use of diagnostic testing and treatment across the state, but does not include the clinical information a physician might consider to make a about patient care. Variation between counties is considerable.... Read More >>

Our members always strive to give their patients the best care possible. But three years ago the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) challenged U.S hospitals to reduce hospital-acquired conditions... Read More >>

The Fearsome Dandelion If you have a lawn, you probably hate dandelions. And yet, it is the symbol for this year’s WSHA Annual meeting. Why? You have to respect the... Read More >>

Infection Control and Triage for Serious Communicable Diseases To: Hospital Administrators   The Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Hospital Association have issued a letter detailing recommendations for... Read More >>

You know how it works on an airplane. They tell you every single time: The oxygen masks will drop. Secure your own mask before assisting others. They have to be that... Read More >>

  The cost of health care delivery is an issue that causes confusion and frustration for patients, lawmakers, and the hospitals themselves. The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is providing... Read More >>

Environmental improvements can save health care dollars and improve the health of patients, employees and community The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) announced today that it has joined the Healthier Hospitals... Read More >>

How do you get ready for the worst? And how do you help other people get ready for the worst? That’s the challenge given to all of us as part of National Preparedness... Read More >>

For the past several months, insurers, joined by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) and the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), have been highlighting problems in the Washington Health Benefit... Read More >>

Our attention continues to be on the Supreme Court and the implementation of their decision to end psychiatric boarding. The decision was the right one, but the immediate solution is... Read More >>