The Health Care Authority (HCA) is seeking provider participation in its annual value-based payment survey. The survey is open until September 8. ... Read More >>
WSHA, as part of the Washington Healthcare Forum, expressed concerns in a letter about a recent proposal from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to issue new rules on the practice of goldcarding. Goldcarding, which allows for an expedited prior authorization process, reduces administrative costs for hospitals and plans, and reduces hassles and wait times for patients. WSHA and other members of the Forum are concerned rulemaking could create a restrictive regulatory framework that would discourage the development of such innovative arrangements.... Read More >>
The summary is being printed and mailed as we speak, but you don't need to wait to read the electronic copy. The summary is 20 pages and includes state policy and budget issues for both WSHA and AWPHD.... Read More >>
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has awarded Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn its 2016 Grassroots Champion award for his health care advocacy and for fostering support for candidates for public office who are champions for health care. The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) recognized Glenn for the achievement at its 41st Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in Chelan, Wash., June 27.... Read More >>
To date, the Washington Hospital Political Action Committee (WHPAC) has raised more than $86,000 toward our $225,000 goal. Though we are still early in the campaign, we have nine members that have already reached their goal.... Read More >>
The Pharmacy Commission on August 10 released emergency rules supporting the regulatory, inspection and investigation of pharmacy services provided in clinics owned and operated by a hospital. This emergency rule allows hospitals an additional option when determining how to license a clinic owned and operated by a hospital where drugs are transferred and stored. WSHA is pleased with these rules and has been advocating for this approach since 2015.... Read More >>
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange on August 15 announced the nine lead organizations chosen to oversee in-person assistance provided to Washington residents during the upcoming open enrollment period scheduled to begin on November 1. Among the organizations is WSHA member Wenatchee Valley Hospital.... Read More >>
WSHA is providing its members a draft version of the comments it will be submitting to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner in response to the OIC’s notice of rulemaking related to alternative authorization processes, sometimes known as gold carding.... Read More >>
WSHA recently sent three hospital-specific reports to the chief financial officer at each of our member hospitals. The reports include:... Read More >>
Based on conversations with member hospitals and other hospital associations, there is an increasing number of health plans that are subcontracting with outside firms to do pre-payment audits of hospital claims.... Read More >>
