WSHA, members make a strong show of force at Advocacy Day 2024

WSHA’s 2024 Advocacy Day was Tuesday, and we want to thank all of our members who attended to discuss the issues facing hospitals with legislators.... Read More >>

Register now for webinar regarding presumptive eligibility for Medicaid long term services, supports

Home and Community Services will host one-hour webinars at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9 and noon Thursday, Feb. 15 regarding Long-Term Services and Supports Presumptive Eligibility (LTSS PE). This presentation would be best suited for hospital discharge planners or social workers, but anyone can attend.... Read More >>

Inside Olympia: Charity care geographic restrictions bill gets a hearing

WSHA is excited that SB 6257, which clarifies that patients be Washington State residents to be eligible for charity care for non-emergencies, will receive its first public hearing this week... Read More >>

Inside Olympia: Hospital at Home bill gets a hearing

WSHA is excited that SB 6101, extending the Hospital at Home program, will get its first public hearing this week. This is one of WSHA’s high-priority pieces of legislation this session... Read More >>

Legislative session is now underway

The 2024 legislative session began Monday, Jan. 8. This year’s session is the second in the two-year biennium and will last for 60 days, making it a “short” session.... Read More >>

Inside Olympia: 2024 legislative session is now underway

he 2024 legislative session begins today. This year’s session is the second in the two-year biennium and will last for 60 days, making it a “short” session... Read More >>

Department of Commerce releases guidance for early compliance applications for Tier 1 Clean Buildings

The Department of Commerce has released guidance to Tier 1 building owners who would like to submit compliance applications in advance of their assigned deadline.... Read More >>

Superior Court hears WSHA’s legal challenge to DOH charity care reinterpretation

On Friday, Dec. 5, the Thurston County Superior Court will hear argument on WSHA’s legal challenge to the Department of Health’s (DOH’s) reinterpretation of the state’s charity care law to disallow all geographic limits.... Read More >>

Gov. Inslee releases proposed 2024 supplemental budget, makes key investments

Gov. Inslee released his proposed 2024 supplemental budget on Dec. 13.... Read More >>

CMS Approves State Plan Amendment Expanding Payment for Patients Awaiting Discharge

WSHA was notified by Health Care Authority (HCA) staff that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a State Plan Amendment (SPA) for changes to Medicaid payment under... Read More >>

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