The 2020 legislative session began Monday, Jan. 13. ... Read More >>

On Wednesday the Washington State Hospital Association joined a group of 33 State Hospital Associations filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to accept review of a case decided by the 5th Circuit with the goal of preserving the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). ... Read More >>

Early Monday morning Astria Regional Medical Center in Yakima ended emergency room services as part of its shut down of the hospital. ... Read More >>

The University of Washington and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute are offering a free, Washington State Department of Health-funded training program for quality improvement personnel interested in learning how to guide clinics in implementing opioid management improvements through the evidence-based Six Building Blocks Program. ... Read More >>

Virginia Mason Memorial has named Carole E. Peet as the new CEO, beginning Feb. 3. Welcome!... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Jan. 17, 2020 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Astria Regional Medical Center in Yakima has announced that they will be closing. Astria Health System President and CEO John M. Gallagher stated: “It is with deep regret that we have to make this announcement.... Read More >>

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently sent out a cyber alert about the potential risk of cyber-attacks from global threats. ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Jan. 8, 2020 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health recognized several members of our local health care community as 2019 Community Stars. ... Read More >>