This morning the Washington State Insurance Commissioner issued an emergency order requiring temporary benefit modifications related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced how it is addressing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations for health care providers and organizations.... Read More >>
On March 19, the Department of Commerce (DOC) will open its second round of competitive capital grants for behavioral health facilities.... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) released a request for applications (RFA) for procuring public option plans under Cascade Care. Cascade Care is intended to create accessible new health insurance coverage options through Washington Healthplanfinder, expanding customer’s plan choices.... Read More >>
Mullane Harrington, a clinical nurse educator at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, has spent the last three years championing and developing a new training program to care for patients with cognitive impairments or disabilities.... Read More >>
I want to thank you all for your quick response to coronavirus (COVID-19). It is clear that the Washington state health care community is working hard to come together, coordinate and share information. ... Read More >>
The House and Senate have passed House Bill 2965: Concerning the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. The bill provides at least $100 million in funding for the state’s response... Read More >>
This morning the Washington State Insurance Commissioner issued an emergency order requiring temporary benefit modifications related to the COVID-19 outbreak. The changes apply to health carriers and short-term limited duration... Read More >>
Last week, the Health Care Authority (HCA) released a request for applications (RFA) for the procurement of public option plans offered under Cascade Care with coverage to begin January 1,... Read More >>
The Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual requires hospitals to adjust their Medicare cost reports to eliminate the portion of association dues related to lobbying expenses. Please forward the following information to... Read More >>
