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The American Hospital Association (AHA) invites AHA member rural hospital CEOs and trustees to attend a virtual discussion on “Strategies for Rural Leaders' Success in a Post-COVID-19 World” from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the April 21, 2022, edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>
Washington State’s Health Care Cost and Transparency Board, made up of state agency representatives, consumer representatives and others, continues to discuss levers and strategies the state might employ to reduce the growth in health care spending.... Read More >>
WSHA’s New Law Implementation Guide provides links to bulletins and other resources to assist member hospitals implement recent legislation. Recent bulletins include: ... Read More >>
On March 31, 2022, Governor Inslee signed E2SHB 1688 (Chap. 263, Laws of 2022) which aligns portions of the state’s Balance Billing Protection Act to the federal No Surprises Act and adds new provisions.... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released two new sets of frequently asked questions related to the federal No Surprises Act.... Read More >>
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that starting the week of April 11, providers that missed Reporting Period 1 for CARES Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments due to extenuating circumstances will be able to submit their request for a late report through April 22. ... Read More >>
The Health Care Authority updated its instructions and codes for hospital emergency departments and behavioral health agencies to take-home opioid reversal medication required under Senate Bill 5195. ... Read More >>
The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published audio-only telemedicine codes in accordance with HB 1196, passed during the 2021 legislative session. ... Read More >>
The Health Care Authority published new codes for Moderna COVID booster and administration, as well as announced updates to its clinical vaccine policy and fee schedule for COVID-19 services.... Read More >>