To prepare for the SFY 2015 Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) audit... Read More >>
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires the... Read More >>
April 2-8 is National Public Health Week. Spearheaded by the American Public Health Association (APHA), organizations and individuals across the country are participating in activities to build a healthier nation. Each day of the week has a different theme: behavioral health, communicable diseases, environmental health, injury and violence prevention, and ensuring the right to health.... Read More >>
In honor of National Public Health Week, WSHA is inviting members to share haikus about public health! The idea came from a haiku written by WSHA CEO Cassie Sauer's 11-year-old son, who wrote a haiku on public health for a school assignment.... Read More >>
Health care has changed drastically in the last 50 years, so have patients' needs. Columbia County Health System in Dayton recently completed a large renovation, updating the hospital to better meet the needs of patients and improve many aspects of patient care.... Read More >>
Registration is now open for WSHA & AWPHD'S 42nd annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference at Campbell's Resort in Chelan June 24-27. The early bird registration rate is $350, and the discounted pricing is available through Friday, May 25.... Read More >>
At CHI St. Gabriel’s Health — recipient of the 2017 AHA NOVA Award — a clinic-based, multi-disciplinary team works toward reducing narcotic and opioid use through care plans and patient visits. A community task force works to change opioid prescribing practices to monitor use and reach all opioid-using patients.... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health recently released the 2018 Washington State Health Assessment report. Data shows that Washington State has similar or better health outcomes compared to the rest of the country in many key areas.... Read More >>
The Health Care Authority (HCA) is beginning the process of recouping overpayments and correcting under payments of electronic health record (EHR) incentive payments to hospitals. We believe this may result in a net recoupment as high as $20 million across all impacted hospitals.... Read More >>
Under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000, qualified providers can obtain a waiver separate from the Narcotics Addict Treatment Act to treat opioid dependency with Schedule III, IV and V medications, or combinations of medications approved by the FDA for that indication.... Read More >>
