Recent member news from the 1/15/2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide psychiatric hospitals and acute care hospitals with inpatient behavioral health programs or that accept Single Bed Certification guidance on when they may disclose information related to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to a patient’s family and other close relations without the patient’s consent.... Read More >>
Hearings and most voting will be held virtually this year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals about two important changes to Washington State’s telemedicine laws. Washington State’s telemedicine payment parity law is in full effect as of January 1, 2021. Washington State’s mandatory telemedicine training for most health care professionals is now available and must be completed by June 30, 2021.... Read More >>
As we approach this new year with renewed hopes, Washington Hospital Services (WHS) Industry Partner Staff Care welcomes the opportunity learn more about WSHA’s hospital members to understand how they can assist members with temporary and long-term staffing planning and goals.... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services is accepting registrations for the 2021 LEAD Academy. The LEAD Academy is the premier training program for new and emerging managers working in hospitals. In 2021 we are offering the Academy virtually in three different cohorts.... Read More >>
The WSHA Health Care Governance Education program invites you to join us for two upcoming courses. Both offerings are part of the 2021 WSHA Governance Certification program and free to all SHA and AWPHD members. The Board’s Role in Strategic Planning will be presented by Kimberly McNally on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 12-1 p.m.... Read More >>
Welcome to Amerigroup Washington, Inc. a new WSHA Corporate Member. Amerigroup proudly offers Washington Apple Health (Integrated Medicaid) and Foundational Community Support to over 235,000 members in all 39 counties of Washington, and Medicare in six counties.... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services (WHS) is pleased to announce the 2021 Top Performer Program! The program is designed to highlight best practices from member hospitals, as well as allow those organizations that demonstrate a resolute commitment to employee health and safety a chance to be recognized!... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with CDC, is enrolling Washington state residents in the COVID-19 Pregnancy Registry to conduct a surveillance project to monitor pregnant people who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 through the end of their pregnancy and up to delivery.... Read More >>
