Late last week, both chambers of the Washington State legislature released their separate 2021-2023 operating budget proposals. Both proposals reflect a much-improved revenue forecast compared to what was expected last... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Washington Health Care Authority separately announced increases to the allowed amounts paid to providers for administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Effective... Read More >>
The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes $8.5 billion in funding for rural providers that need additional funding for COVID-19 related expenses or lost revenues. To be considered for... Read More >>
Today the House of Representatives passed the modified American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ratifying the version passed by the Senate over the weekend. The bill is now headed to... Read More >>
WSHA’s Government Affairs team has published its update to its State Regulatory Issues webpage. Members will find a comprehensive view of state rulemaking activities that affect them. This month, the... Read More >>
The Department of Labor & Industries is offering employers free consultations to assess their compliance with the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). EPOA supports gender pay equity and provides... Read More >>
Monday, Feb. 22 marked the second cutoff of session, when bills, other than bills necessary to implement the budget, must pass through fiscal committees of their house of origin. The... Read More >>
WSHA strongly supports SSB 5271, which provides legal protections for health care providers and facilities on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill amends the state’s current standard... Read More >>
2SHB 1272 relates to increased reporting by hospitals on financial data, patient data, and community benefit reporting. WSHA has been negotiating bills relating to financial transparency for several years. Last... Read More >>
WSHA strongly supports SHB 1095, which exempts emergency-related state or federal grants from business and occupation (B&O) tax as long as the grants are spent on emergency expenditures consistent with the... Read More >>
