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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 >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to alert hospitals to upcoming changes to the state charity care law, chapter 70.170 RCW. The changes to state law in Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1616 apply to care provided on or after July 1, 2022... Read More >>

Creating systemic change can feel overwhelming while addressing all the responsibilities currently facing hospital leadership and staff.... Read More >>

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed April 16, 2022, as Healthcare Decisions Day in Washington – a day to recognize the importance of advance care planning and encourage individuals to discuss and record choices about future health care decisions.... Read More >>

WSHA is looking forward to hosting the 10th annual Pacific Northwest Sepsis Conference on June 6-7, 2022, with both an in-person and virtual attendance option.... Read More >>

Don't miss your chance to register for WHS' 2022 Project Management courses, which start on April 19.... Read More >>

The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is a “national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates health care facilities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees.”... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued an April 4, 2022, reminder for health care providers who are licensed in another state and currently practicing in Washington under the Emergency Volunteer Practitioner Act: When the emergency declaration ceases to be in effect, you will need to have a Washington state license to continue practicing in Washington.... Read More >>

During its regular 2021 session, the Washington State Legislature passed two bills regarding the production or purchasing, distribution, and access of pharmaceuticals.... Read More >>