News

As members and friends of WSHA know, this organization has a long and deep commitment to improving mental health care in Washington. Improving access to mental health services was our top priority this year, and the legislature made important improvements. ... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Commerce Bank will host an educational webcast from 12-1pm May 18 about how hospitals have been able to create an efficient and profitable accounts payable department. ... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Incyte Diagnostics has announced two new leadership changes they would like to announce to WSHA members. Tom Rehwald has assumed the responsibilities of CEO, and Tom Legel has become the new CFO.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the May 5, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

KVH recently finished work on a helipad that will make the process of landing a helicopter at the hospital quicker, easier and — perhaps most importantly —safer. By having a dedicated helipad, pilots have a clear flight path and don’t need to maneuver around cars.... Read More >>

Washington State has made significant advances in expanding access to telemedicine-based care, passing telemedicine bills in 2015 and 2016 with WSHA’s strong support and advocacy. Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner InSight has written a bulletin exploring how telemedicine — specifically telepsychiatry — can help bring psychiatric care to places where it is not readily available.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the April 28, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services provides WSHA members with free access to the Washington State Registry Program. Since its inception, this program has helped fill more than 12,400 vital contract and per-diem shifts throughout Washington State.... Read More >>

WSHA will host a members-only webinar on the WSHA-developed standard financial assistance application form and standard financial assistance communication plan for Washington State hospitals. The WSHA Board recommends that every hospital in Washington State adopt these documents.... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner SUNRx is presenting a webinar showcasing its new prescription savings program. This program is designed to help make prescriptions more affordable for patients at no cost to the patient or WSHA members.... Read More >>