A recent analysis of hospital claims data by the RAND Corporation determined that commercial payment rates for Washington hospitals are among the lowest in the nation, when compared to Medicare payment for the same services.... Read More >>
WSHA recently sent a joint letter with the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asking for the department to take a careful and thoughtful approach in transitioning waivers and regulatory flexibilities associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency.... Read More >>
The Washington State Legislature passed an important law change for hospitals this year. HB 1739 (2022) requires hospitals to adopt a policy on the prevention and control of the transmission of pathogens of epidemiological concern by Jan. 1, 2023.... Read More >>
The Board’s Role in Credentialing & Privileging has been rescheduled for Monday, August 22 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.... Read More >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating monkeypox cases in the United States in 2022.... Read More >>
The Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) is conducting a survey to understand the current state of telehealth and how best to respond to those implementing and sustaining telehealth services.... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Behavioral Health Group is offering a free, virtual training on de-escalation communication.... Read More >>
Remain compliant as your Stericycle hospital completes the mandatory training required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) every three years and within 90 days of hire for employees who package medical waste for transport or sign shipping papers.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the May 26, 2022, edition of the Weekly Report newsletter.... Read More >>
Congratulations to Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville for winning WSHA’s 2022 Rural Quality Everyday Extraordinary Award for its falls reduction program!... Read More >>
