Recent member news from the May 5, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

KVH recently finished work on a helipad that will make the process of landing a helicopter at the hospital quicker, easier and — perhaps most importantly —safer. By having a dedicated helipad, pilots have a clear flight path and don’t need to maneuver around cars.... Read More >>

Washington State has made significant advances in expanding access to telemedicine-based care, passing telemedicine bills in 2015 and 2016 with WSHA’s strong support and advocacy. Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner InSight has written a bulletin exploring how telemedicine — specifically telepsychiatry — can help bring psychiatric care to places where it is not readily available.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the April 28, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services provides WSHA members with free access to the Washington State Registry Program. Since its inception, this program has helped fill more than 12,400 vital contract and per-diem shifts throughout Washington State.... 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 >>

Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner SUNRx is presenting a webinar showcasing its new prescription savings program. This program is designed to help make prescriptions more affordable for patients at no cost to the patient or WSHA members.... Read More >>

PeaceHealth recently welcomed two new members to its leadership team.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner Merritt Hawkins has just completed its 2016 survey exploring the net revenue physicians generated on behalf of their affiliated hospitals. This survey offers insight into current health care economics.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner HealthVUE has written an article sharing its experience partnering with Lincoln Hospital Public District #3. The article explains how remote patient monitoring (RPM) was able to assist in the care of diabetic patients in that community and improve their health outcomes.... Read More >>