The Washington State Legislature released its final 2024 supplemental budget March 6. This is a supplemental budget year, which means this budget provides updates to the 2023-2025 biennial budget passed... Read More >>
Friday, March 1 was the last day for the legislature to pass bills from the opposite chamber, except for initiatives, budgets and matters necessary to implement budgets. Differences between versions... Read More >>
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) announced it will be extending the dispute resolution process under the state’s Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA) through at least June of 2025.... Read More >>
The 2024 state legislative session concludes today, March 7. As the second year in the biennium, this was a “short,” 60-day session, but it was packed with key issues for hospitals and health care. We are particularly excited about two key outcomes. The first is that SB 5940 passed, allowing EMT-basic, EMT-advanced and paramedics to work in hospitals through a new medical assistant credential using their existing training and education... Read More >>
The Washington State Legislature released its final 2024 supplemental budget March 6. This is a supplemental budget year, which means this budget provides updates to the 2023-2025 biennial budget passed last session... Read More >>
PeaceHealth has announced the opening of the PeaceHealth Richard Nau Hospice House. The facility, located at 1035 11th Avenue in Longview, was previously operated by Community Home Health and Hospice... Read More >>
We all rely on a strong health care workforce to deliver quality care, and staffing hospitals and care settings is a complex, multifaceted and dynamic process. Last year, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 5236: Washington State’s staffing law... Read More >>
WSHA would like to recognize the following organizations for supporting the association as 2024 Bronze Member Engagement Partners. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and for the services they provide to our hospital members... Read More >>
Each year, Washington Hospital Services (WHS) runs the Top Performer program, which is designed to enhance workplace safety, reduce the frequency and severity of workplace injuries and illnesses, and identity and eliminate workplace hazards. The goal of the voluntary program is to provide opportunities for improvement... Read More >>
