WSHA is gearing up for the 2019 state legislative session. We are asking all hospital CEOs to meet with their state elected officials between now and November. Much has changed in Olympia, so we need to ensure hospitals are telling their story.... Read More >>
Thank you to all the leadership teams and individuals who have supported the Washington Hospital Political Action Committee (WHPAC)! To date, we have raised almost $136,000 toward our $300,000 goal.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide new tools and resources for nurse staffing committees to help ensure compliance and success under the 2017 nurse staffing law – HB 1714. All hospitals are required to have a nurse staffing committee and significant portions of the new law take effect on January 1, 2019.... Read More >>
Washington State’s charity care law requires all hospitals in the state to provide free or reduced cost care to qualifying low-income patients. WSHA successfully negotiated changes to this law in the 2018 legislative session. ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to remind hospitals of changes to the state charity care law, RCW 70.170. The new law, Senate Bill (SB) 6273, takes effect October 1, 2018 and all hospitals must comply as of this date.... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released two proposed rules that, if adopted, will significantly impact payment for office visit services.... Read More >>
The annual 340B program recertification period for hospitals, including Critical Access Hospitals ends September 12, 2018. ... Read More >>
In response to recent federal action concerning short-term medical plans, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is updating rules and clarifying its process and standards for short-term limited durations plans in Washington state.... Read More >>
August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, is an opportunity to remember those who have been affected by overdoses as well as offer education about how to prevent or reverse overdoses. Approximately 700 people die from overdoses in Washington State each year. This tragic loss of life impacts all aspects of our community, and it is something we can stop.... Read More >>
As part of its rulemaking on hospital construction review standards, the Department of Health (DOH) will hold a webinar from 11am-12:30pm September 5 to review specific proposed changes based on relevant national standards contained in the 2018 FGI Guidelines.... Read More >>
