WSHA would like to congratulate all the winners of the 2018 Community Health Leadership Award! The awards were given at last week’s Annual Meeting.... Read More >>

This week is International Infection Prevention Week. Infection prevention is especially important in health care settings, as about one-in-25 hospital patients suffers at least one health-care-associated infection, and 75,000 patients will die this year from an infection while hospitalized.... Read More >>

Every year, the American Red Cross honors heroes throughout Washington State — ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. They are currently searching for heroes in King County. Nominations can be for an individual of any age, a group of people or even a service animal.... Read More >>

Lumeris moves the industry from volume to value. They work on both the health plan and delivery side. They set up, manage and/or own provider-friendly MA plans.... Read More >>

Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. By specializing in health care, senior living, education, and general municipal and structured finance, they generate a positive impact on the communities they serve. Headquartered in Chicago with regional branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, equity and fixed income sales, and trading research... Read More >>

Gary Foster has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Welcome Gary!... Read More >>

Recent member news from the October 18, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

The 340B program provides vital funding for community health programs and helps the uninsured access medications. Plan to join us November 13 at WSHA’s offices in Seattle for an engaging education day exploring how you can maximize the program for your community. The 340B Day agenda includes updates on program regulations, opportunities to engage in advocacy to protect the program and best practices for compliance.... Read More >>

A public/private safe prescribing initiative launched in late 2017, called Better Prescribing, Better Treatment, has resulted in significant reductions in Apple Health (Medicaid) opioid prescriptions in less than a year,... Read More >>

Seven Washington hospitals or health systems receive WSHA’s Community Health Leadership Award The Washington State Hospital Association honored hospitals with awards recognizing their efforts to demonstrate community health leadership during... Read More >>