Recent member news from the Dec. 31, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter.... Read More >>

The association plans to send masks to hospitals and health systems with the greatest need across the state.... Read More >>

The governor balanced the budget by maximizing savings, using some reserves, narrowing the “bad debt” tax loophole and introducing new revenue.... Read More >>

A unique Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Purchasing Co-Op has so far helped 675 healthcare organizations of all types and sizes across Washington state, purchase necessary PPE to keep offices and clinics open, and ensure the safety of patients and staff safe... Read More >>

We are all so excited that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is starting to arrive! There remains a lot of uncertainty about when vaccine will arrive, how much will come and where each Washingtonian will fall in the state-directed tiers. I will share with you what we know right now.... Read More >>

In response to WSHA’s strong advocacy, key state leaders met last week with hospital leaders about difficult to discharge patients.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a Dangerous Waste Pharmaceuticals Guide for Washington Health Care Facilities regarding the state’s recently adopted federal management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals.... Read More >>

St. Michael Medical Center’s acute care expansion in Silverdale is now open to patients. The expansion features patient-centric designs, centralizes cardiac and surgical care and makes the center the most sustainable hospital in the Pacific Northwest, according to CHI Franciscan.... Read More >>

Last week. Gov. Inslee modified the COVID-19 pharmacy storage proclamation, which has been extended through Jan. 19, 2021.... Read More >>

The Bree Collaborative requests public comments on its Primary Care Report and Recommendations and Perinatal Bundled Payment Model Revision.... Read More >>