WSHA and the Washington State Medical Association’s (WSMA’s) joint opioid taskforce was granted a seat at a private meeting with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams in Seattle June 29. The meeting included just 25 individuals representing local and government agencies, with WSMA Associate Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs Jeb Shepard representing the WSHA/WSMA taskforce.... Read More >>
The 2018 PAC campaign is officially underway! Please be on the lookout for the solicitation packets that were recently sent to all administrators. Under the endorsement and encouragement of the WSHA Board of Trustees and the WSHA Public Policy Committee, we have set an ambitious goal of raising $300,000 this year.... Read More >>
Last month, WSHA staff provided a webinar to inform hospital staff about upcoming changes to the charity care law that go into effect October 1. The webinar focused on the steps hospitals need to take to comply with new requirements and resources to help members meet new obligations.... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) announced on July 17 final federal approval of an amendment to the state’s Medicaid Transformation waiver, ensuring the state can continue treating substance use disorders in the most appropriate way.... Read More >>
Membership update from the July 19, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the July 19, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
All hospitals occasionally need access to supplemental staffing. When the need arises, how can you be sure you have the people in place when you need them? Please join us for one of two educational webcasts, repeated July 24 and July 26, addressing best practices in using agency staff.... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has a launched a webpage for the state’s Drug Take-Back Program. The page provides information about the program and contact information. WSHA supported drug take-back legislation to keep our communities safe.... Read More >>
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Chelan for this year’s Rural Hospital Leadership Conference! It was wonderful to spend the time with you, hear about the great work happening in our community hospitals, and learn from one another. We hope the conference gave you valuable tools you can use as you continue to serve your communities.... Read More >>
Seattle-based Swedish Health Services released its 2017 Community Benefit Report in June, detailing the more than $200 million in community benefit it provided for the year. This included $23.9 million in free and discounted care, marking a 12 percent increase from 2016. As the health system approaches the end of 2018, it is on track to surpass $1 billion in community benefit over a 5-year period.... Read More >>
