We couldn’t be more excited that our 84th Annual Member Meeting kicks off one week from today at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront! Our theme this year is seamless, compassionate care, and we’re excited to welcome leaders and staff from all our member hospitals for two days of learning and networking.... Read More >>

Governor Inslee announced this week that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a $1.5 billion investment over the next five years to transform Medicaid. The announcement follows months of negotiation, and the funds will come through a 1115 Waiver.... Read More >>

As you pack your bags to head to Seattle next week for the WSHA Annual Meeting, be sure to bring your smart phone! You can download the WSHA event mobile app now in the iOS and Android app stores for free.... Read More >>

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — this year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 22 —aims to decrease the likelihood of the above by providing a safe and convenient means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the community about the potential for medication abuse.... Read More >>

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) last week released an analysis that showed strong gains in health insurance coverage between 2010 and 2015 across the key demographic areas of income, geography, race and ethnicity. ... Read More >>

Fifteen hospital representatives participated in WSHA’s 2016 Rural Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., in September, meeting with Sens. Cantwell and Murray and five house members. ... Read More >>

Incyte Diagnostics has partnered with hospitals in the northwest for over 57 years to provide pathology and laboratory medical directorships. Incyte believes that our responsibility as a pathology partner to the hospitals we serve encompasses a broad array of service expectations and we strive to provide diagnostic excellence and integrated leadership at every turn.... Read More >>

The Community Health Leadership Award is given annually to a health care organization that is serving its community’s broader health needs in innovative and lasting ways. We are looking to recognize organizations that are not just serving patients, but are investing in solutions that improve the health of their entire community. This week we have features from Sunnyside Community Hospital & Clinics and UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the October 6, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

CHI Franciscan Health appointed retired Rear Admiral Michael Anderson as the health system’s new chief medical officer. Dr. Anderson has served as interim chief medical officer for CHI Franciscan since February, and he will be responsible for system-wide medical affairs, medical staff services, regulatory affairs and quality care.... Read More >>