Over the next few weeks, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., must tackle a number of critical health care issues, including funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, expiring Medicare reimbursement policies, 340B and stabilization of the individual insurance market under the Affordable Care Act.... Read More >>
Because of WSHA and our members, Washington State communities are healthier and more stable. ... Read More >>
Registration is now open for the “Integrated Care and the Expanding Role of Nurses” training workshop in SeaTac January 9. The free, one-day training is designed to help current nurse care managers in integrated care settings (or those who are interested in this role) learn key tools, principles, evidence and skills for supporting whole-person care. ... Read More >>
December 3 marked the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. What can hospitals do now to promote inclusion of people with disabilities? ... 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 December 7, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Registration is now open for the 2018 sessions of LEAD Academy and our first Advanced LEAD Academy. If you’ve been wondering if you or members of your team should attend, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more during a webinar next Wednesday, December 13 at noon.... Read More >>
WHS Industry Partner Cordant Health Solutions is providing one more tool to help fight drug addiction. The company recently launched a drug education resource library that includes printable information sheets on more than a dozen abused substances, ranging from prescription medications to illicit substances.... Read More >>
One of the core benefits of members with WSHA is access to problem solving, whether it’s working with peers through the policy and advocacy team to maintain insurance coverage for our most vulnerable residents or picking up a best practice to prevent infections.... Read More >>
Cindy Sue James fought cancer at UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital in Seattle, but despite her courage and perseverance, she lost her battle. To commemorate her bravery and the loving care those at the hospital provided her during her final days, her brother-in-law — totem pole carver David Boxley — created a new totem pole to stand at the hospital. ... Read More >>
