Rural hospitals face unique challenges and opportunities every day. Situated across our state’s beautiful countryside, they help ensure that everyone in Washington has access to high quality health care to keep living healthy, fulfilling lives. They also bring jobs as well as economic stability to their communities, serving as a conduit to emergency services and primary care.... Read More >>

With the 40th Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in Chelan June 26-29 now just a few weeks away, you can prepare for the conference by downloading the new WSHA and AWPHD event app! You can access the WSHA app through a computer or mobile device.... Read More >>

Join the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Medical Association and WSHA for a webcast on Friday, June 10 from 1-2p.m. to learn more about the opioid epidemic, HB 2730, implementation process, timeline and future policy options to address the opioid epidemic.... Read More >>

We’re now just one month away from our 40th Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference June 26-29 at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan! If you haven’t registered yet, you still can!... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services would like to thank everyone who attended the webinar last week hosted by our Industry Partner Commerce Bank. This webinar explored how accounts payable strategies can be employed to the benefit of our members.... Read More >>

Rural hospital leaders and board members have an excellent opportunity to connect with members of Congress during WSHA’s Rural Advocacy Days in Washington D.C., Sept. 20 and 21. This year’s Congressional agenda will include physician supervision, opioid abuse prevention, mental health, site neutral payment cuts, telemedicine and other proposals impacting rural hospitals. ... Read More >>

To help Washington State physicians navigate the world of value-based payment and alternative payment models, the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) and the Medical Group Management Association, Washington State (MGMA-WA) have organized a half-day workshop on Saturday, June 25 that is specifically designed for physicians and their practices.... Read More >>

WSHA will host a members-only webinar on the WSHA-developed standard financial assistance application form and standard financial assistance communication plan for Washington State hospitals. The WSHA Board recommends that every hospital in Washington State adopt these documents.... Read More >>

Registration is now open for the 40th Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in June 26-29 at Campbell’s resort in Chelan!... Read More >>

Registration will open next week for the WSHA & AWPHD 40th Annual Rural Leadership Conference in Chelan, and you will be able to register online here. This year’s theme is “Point of View,” and we will be exploring health care through various perspectives, such as how hospitals and health systems are viewed by the community, consumers, health care executives and board members.... Read More >>