It’s a short session, but WSHA still has a strong agenda for advancing health care. WSHA is already testifying on legislation this week, including two bills related to opioids. ... Read More >>

Now is the time to book your hotel for WSHA and AWPHD’s 42nd Annual Rural Hospital Leadership Conference, June 24-27 at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan! ... Read More >>

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is reminding residents there is still time to sign up for 2018 health and dental coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. Washingtonians can sign up through 11:59 p.m. Monday January 15 for coverage that begins in February.... Read More >>

Congress kicked off its 2018 session with a full agenda — all of it left over from last year. At the top of the list is funding the government after January 19, when the current short-term spending bill expires. ... Read More >>

Yaffe & Company is conducting its 2018 National Executive and Benefits survey that compares salary and benefits information across hospitals and health systems. ... Read More >>

The Washington Poison Control Center (WAPC) is launching the third year of its Hospital Fair Share program, which enables hospitals to direct community benefit funds to the poison center to help sustain their core services. ... Read More >>

Congratulations to the following individuals for taking on new roles with WSHA member hospitals and health systems! ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the January 11, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Industry Partner Merritt Hawkins’ definitive national benchmarking resource for physician and advanced practitioner recruiting incentives is now available to WSHA members. ... Read More >>

The first week of the year is also the last week before the Washington State legislative session begins. For those of us who work with lawmakers, legislative staff and agency leaders, it’s a week of preparation and prognostication. ... Read More >>