To combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, Confluence Health recently began allowing community members to safely dispose of opioid painkillers and any other unused medications at three Central Washington locations.... Read More >>
The nine Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs) are in the process of designing and selecting projects related to the Healthier Washington demonstration, with applications to be submitted by October. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this important work. Over the next five years, the state Health Care Authority (HCA) will be distributing up to $1.1 billion through the demonstration.... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and Washington Health Alliance recently appointed Ian Corbridge — WSHA policy director, clinical issues — to its Performance Measures Coordinating Committee (PMCC).... Read More >>
CareLearning is a non-profit online education company designed to help health care organizations meet their educational needs. It is operated by WSHA, along with 40 other state hospital associations.... Read More >>
There is still time to register for Washington Hospital Services popular LEAD Academy. This 12-module six-day training takes place in-person over the course of six months. It’s aimed at providing new leaders with the skills they need to be successful.... Read More >>
The Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to moving forward with a push on value-based purchasing, including implementing payment bundles for its state employee program and possibly for Medicaid. Now is the time to provide feedback to the HCA as it considers where the program should head in the future.... Read More >>
Membership updates from the May 4, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the May 4, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
WHS Industry Partner ZeOmega will host a webinar for WSHA members from 9-10a.m. May 11 on how population health solutions can help achieve Triple Aim goals and ensure success in risk-based care delivery and reimbursement models.... Read More >>
The effort to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) gained new momentum this week when House conservatives agreed to support an amendment that would significantly weaken the 2010 law’s insurance protections. The action has led to a new push for a House floor vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) – potentially as early as next week.... Read More >>
