Remi replaces multiple service agreements and extended warranties with one agreement that costs less and is more flexible than the Original Manufacturer (OEM) or Independent Service Organization (ISO) contract providing a single point of contact for managing service events. ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Jan. 8, 2020 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

WSHA and the Washington State Medical Association are working with legislators on a bill to address the expansion of and variation in health plan prior authorization criteria. When prior authorization... Read More >>

On January 1, 2020, the state’s Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA) became effective. Yesterday, WSHA released an updated bulletin that summarizes key provisions of the act and includes links to... Read More >>

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 >>