Recent member news from the Feb. 11, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner released a report Feb. 3 examining the health insurance marketplace in Washington State before and after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The report states that more than 300,000 Washingtonians have gained health insurance since 2012, and the state’s uninsured rate has dropped from 13.9 percent at the end of 2012 to 8.2 percent in 2014.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner PARA HealthCare has written an article about some of the consequences of and solutions to the delay in payment by CMS for drug screen codes G0477-G0438 and flu vaccine 90360. ... Read More >>

The Lourdes Foundation and Lourdes Auxiliary is helping students pursue careers in the health care field by offering seven scholarships to students living the Tri-Cities and Burbank areas. Six of the scholarships are for $1,500, and one is for $500. They will be award based on merit, volunteerism and financial need.... Read More >>

Over the last week, the cutoffs for bills to move out of their policy and budget committees passed. It’s been a busy legislative session thus far: WSHA and AWPHD have already analyzed and tracked more than 300 bills. The list of alive bills was winnowed down considerably with the bill cutoffs.... Read More >>

Hospitals and health systems across Washington State are celebrating National Heart Month, raising awareness about heart health. ... Read More >>

Washington’s 2016 Leaders in Health Care Gala Awards Dinner, sponsored by Seattle Business Magazine, will be held the evening of Feb. 25 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront hotel. This year, former American Hospital Association (AHA) President Rich Umbdenstock will be honored with a lifetime achievement award. ... Read More >>

Skagit Regional Health has received a Certificate of Need from the state Department of Health, which grants it approval to enter into a long-term lease of Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics. The approval allows the organizations to complete work on integration details and begin the 30-year lease on June 1.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner CredSimple has written two articles on topics surrounding physician credentialing. The first article discusses the benefits of centralized physician credentialing, and the second discusses some common pitfalls that organizations can fall into in trying to follow NCQA regulations.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Feb. 4, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>