The Department of Health is currently recruiting for an office director for the Office of Investigation and Inspection (OII), based in Tumwater. The office director leads and oversees OII and is responsible for overseeing the survey processes of behavioral health service providers to determine compliance with state licensing, state certification and federal accreditation requirements.... Read More >>
The Behavioral Health Administration Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery has moved from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Health Care Authority (HCA), effective July 1.... Read More >>
At WSHA, we often talk about our goal of attaining the triple aim of health care: improving the quality of care and experience of the patient, increasing the health of the population, and ensuring viability for a strong health care delivery system. On June 29, Washington State will launch its first all-payer claims database (APCD), which will help us improve on these goals.... Read More >>
In response to member questions, WSHA has created a document to assist hospitals and health systems in complying with laws applicable to service animals, including a new law enacted in Washington State that WSHA supported. Member hospitals have been increasingly challenged by situations involving animals that are not service animals, but whose owners expect to bring them onto hospital property and into clinical areas. ... Read More >>
WSHA staff is providing a webinar to inform hospital staff about upcoming changes to the charity care law.... Read More >>
The State Department of Revenue has issued a proposed rule modifying the definition of hospital in WAC 458-16-260 as it pertains to property tax exemptions. ... Read More >>
Last week, WSHA sent hospital-specific analyses of the final Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule to the chief financial officer or other designated recipient at each of our member Prospective Payment System (PPS) hospitals.... Read More >>
In response to member questions, WSHA has created a document to assist hospitals and health systems in complying with laws applicable to service animals, including a new law enacted in Washington State that was supported by WSHA.... Read More >>
We are sad to report that former long-time WSHA senior vice president of policy and advocacy Randy Revelle has died. It’s an enormous loss. Randy made our state better, and we loved him deeply and dearly. He had an incredible life and leaves an incredible legacy.... Read More >>
Washington was one of nine states to have representatives attend the State Policy Academy on Global Budgeting for Rural Hospitals in Baltimore May 30.... Read More >>
