State Medicaid Enrollment Down, But Still Above Pre-Covid Levels

In its most recent report, the Health Care Authority (HCA) shared that approximately 52,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the Apple Health program in August due to ineligibility and 22,000 Washingtonians were... Read More >>

Registration open for Hospital Advocacy Day Jan. 30, 2024

Registration is now open for W­SHA’s Hospital Advocacy Day in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.... Read More >>

WSHA files lawsuit to preserve access to care for Washington patients

WSHA filed a legal challenge to the state Department of Health’s new interpretation of the state’s charity care law this week.... Read More >>

Medicaid eligibility redeterminations in Washington – August data shows slowing enrollment

In its most recent report, the Health Care Authority (HCA) shared that approximately 52,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the Apple Health program in August due to ineligibility and 22,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the program for not responding to redetermination requests.... Read More >>

WSHA, members go to D.C. for Rural Advocacy Days

WSHA staff and hospital members recently returned from Washington, D.C., after a successful trip advocating for hospitals during Rural Advocacy Days!... Read More >>

WSHA updates hospital and law enforcement guide to health care-related disclosures

WSHA is pleased to announce an updated version of our hospital and law enforcement guide to health care-related disclosure. ... Read More >>

New laws address heath care staffing agency transparency and workforce shortage

We are excited for two new laws to take effect that will address hospital staffing... Read More >>

Medicaid redetermination in Washington: July data and CMS letter

WSHA continues to monitor the Medicaid redetermination process with the Health Care Authority (HCA) releasing July data in their Apple Health client eligibility dashboard.... Read More >>

OIC Asks for Feedback on Balance Billing Law & Federal Court Puts Hold on No Surprises Act Arbitration

WSHA recently responded to a request for information regarding whether the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner should extend the state’s own dispute resolution process under the state’s Balance Billing... Read More >>

CMS Finalizes FY 2024 Medicare Inpatient Hospital Payment Rule

On August 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) published its final inpatient prospective payment system hospital rule for federal fiscal year 2024. The provisions of the rule... Read More >>

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