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Washington hospitals receive CMS 5-star rating

Eight Washington hospitals received a 5-star rating for Overall Hospital Quality for 2022 from the Center’s for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS).... Read More >>

COVID-19 therapeutics update: Telehealth expansion

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Birdseye medical to expand the Washington telehealth program for community-based COVID-19 services for patients who can’t access in-person care or are uninsured.... Read More >>

Get a handle on non-labor spending

Washington Hospital Service’s Industry Partner, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), can provide an independent lens and perspective on your non-labor expense management. ... Read More >>

Recent member news: 7/28/2022

Recent member news from the July 28, 2022, edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

9/26-9/28: NRTRC Telehealth Conference

Learn and network with some of the most influential regional and national leaders in the telehealth industry who are shaping telehealth's best practices.... Read More >>

New Telehealth Provision: Alaska HB 265

The legislation includes an out-of-state physician provision that will provide greater access to care for patients with a suspected or diagnosed life-threatening condition, such as cancer.... Read More >>

Washington hospitals face unprecedented financial distress; Action needed by Legislature

As a result of repeated financial concerns voiced by our members, WSHA undertook a detailed survey to better understand the financial situation for hospitals across the state. Hospitals representing 97% of all inpatient acute care beds in Washington State responded with data on their financial results in Q1 of 2022, compared to Q1 of 2021... Read More >>

Empower new managers with LEAD Academy

Washington Hospital Service’s Virtual LEAD Academy offers a comprehensive and engaging modular training that focuses on building and strengthening key leadership competencies... Read More >>

DOH guidance on patient transfers to LTC: No quarantine requirement

LeadingAge Washington has shared with us that the REDi Healthcare Coalition, the Healthcare Alliance and several hospital systems are alerting that some long-term care (LTC) facilities are refusing to admit patients from the hospital if the patient is COVID positive or had a COVID exposure and has not quarantined for the full length of time prior to initiating discharge to LTC.... Read More >>

Recent member news: 7/22/2022

Recent member news from the July 22, 2022 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

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