Patient and caregiver interviews at the time of readmission are an effective way to identify the root cause of readmission. In March, five Washington hospitals participated in a Partnership for Patients... Read More >>
Violence can be absolutely devastating to a community. Whether at home, among neighbors or in the workplace, it can leave deep wounds, both physically and emotionally. The fact that violence is entirely preventable makes it even more tragic. This Friday, June 8, we invite you to stand with us for the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals Against Violence Day of Awareness, #HAVhope, joining the conversation with us on social media. Help us spread the message that violence is not acceptable in our communities or in our hospitals, and show your commitment to ending violence in all its forms. ... Read More >>
We are sad to report that former long-time WSHA senior vice president of policy and advocacy Randy Revelle has died. It’s an enormous loss. Randy made our state better, and we loved him deeply and dearly. He had an incredible life and leaves an incredible legacy.... Read More >>
Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles has teamed up with the American Cancer Society and Port Angeles’ Studio 121 School of Cosmetology and The Hair School to provide free wigs to local women and children fighting cancer who have lost their hair during treatment. They work together as part of a national campaign by Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which creates and gives brand new wigs made from donated hair. ... Read More >>
Washington was one of nine states to have representatives attend the State Policy Academy on Global Budgeting for Rural Hospitals in Baltimore May 30.... Read More >>
4.1 million. That’s the number of viewers John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” reaches with each episode. This past week, with help from famous actors, he advocated for naming a health care agent in a very profane-laden PSA.... Read More >>
WSHA was instrumental in passing 2018 legislation that clarifies aspects of state charity care law. WSHA will host repeat webinars from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 22 and 29 to update members on upcoming changes to the law, steps hospitals need to take to comply with the new requirements and resources available to help members meet new obligations. New state law requirements go into effect October 1.... Read More >>
Incyte Diagnostics helps hospitals focus on clinical compliance, excellence. Incyte Diagnostics has partnered with hospitals in the Pacific Northwest for more than 58 years to provide anatomic pathology services and clinical laboratory medical directorships. Incyte recently developed a program to further support your current clinical laboratory by providing additional foundation and structure to your laboratory leadership. ... Read More >>
Eleven health insurers have filed 74 health plans for Washington State’s 2019 individual and family health insurance market with an average rate increase of 19.08 percent. There are no bare counties, though 14 counties will have only one insurer selling through the exchange.... Read More >>
Membership updates from the June 7, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
