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Your feedback needed for Bree Collaborative’s Behavioral Health Early Intervention for Youth report

Your feedback is requested on the Bree Collaborative’s draft Behavioral Health Early Intervention for Youth Report and Guidelines. The workgroup will review all comments anonymously before submitting a final set of guidelines for review and approval by the Bree Collaborative.... Read More >>

Analysis of the Month: Comparing rates of readmission after discharge to skilled nursing or home health

Avoiding unplanned readmissions following discharge from inpatient surgery is a priority for hospitals, particularly when treating patients over the age of 65. Patients in this age group undergo surgical procedures... Read More >>

Medicare vs Medicare Advantage questions? WSHA’s brochure has answers

These materials help address growing concerns that people did not fully understand coverage differences between Medicare plans... Read More >>

Celebrating the power of rural health care providers

In Washington, more than a million people are served by rural hospitals spread across 50,000 square miles.... Read More >>

SOGI in the spotlight

What does exceptional SOGI data collection look like? At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, it’s a commitment to inclusive, respectful healthcare reflected in patient access, staff training and community collaboration.... Read More >>

Settlement reached on major Blue Cross/Blue Shield antitrust lawsuit

After more than a decade of litigation, the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) agreed to a proposed class action settlement that would distribute $2.8 billion to impacted hospitals and providers and require substantial changes in the way the plans conduct business.... Read More >>

Provider alert: Presumptive positive human cases of avian influenza under investigation in Washington

Clinicians in Washington should consider avian influenza infection in patients who present with acute respiratory illness, isolated conjunctivitis, or influenza-like illness... Read More >>

Give data, get awards: The Bree Collaborative seeks perinatal submissions

The Bree Collaborative is seeking submissions for their Perinatal Behavioral Health guidelines.... Read More >>

University of Washington recruiting focus groups on workforce recruitment

The University of Washington School of Nursing is recruiting RNs and LPNs working in long-term care to participate in focus groups.... Read More >>

Unlock the benefits of Advanced Primary Care Management

CMS has proposed a new program: Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), introduced in the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.... Read More >>

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