Please join us at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15 for our annual Legislative Session Kickoff webinar for members. The webinar will cover what to expect during the 2020 legislative session and... Read More >>

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it was extending the time period for comments on its proposed Medicaid Financial Accountability Proposed Rule until February 1.... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is accepting public comments on the procurement standards they will use in selecting Cascade Care health plans. This includes a draft methodology on how the... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority announced changes to billing of inpatient psychiatric services effective January 1, 2020 as a result of the transition to integrated managed care. These changes affect acute... Read More >>

To inform hospitals and health systems about new requirements contained in House Bill 1931, for workplace violence prevention efforts in health care settings.... Read More >>

This bulletin provides updated information regarding the Washington State Balance Billing Protection Act, now contained in RCW 48.49. This new law is effective January 1, 2020. ... Read More >>

WSHA’s newly formed Behavioral Health Workgroup met at the end of 2019 to discuss legislative policy issues and safety and quality initiatives for the upcoming year. ... Read More >>

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Health Care Authority (HCA) began a new process for sign language interpreter requests for Medicaid clients. ... Read More >>

On Jan. 1, 2020, the Health Care Authority (HCA) finished a five-year effort to combine physical health, mental health and substance use disorder treatment services into one system.... Read More >>

Please join us at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15 for our annual Legislative Session Kickoff webinar for members. ... Read More >>