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The state legislature approved funding for a Medicaid/Apple Health-like program for adults earning less than 138% of the federal poverty level, regardless of immigration status during the 2023 legislative session.... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS) recently approved the state’s renewal request of the Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver, entitled ‘Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0’ (MTP 2.0). MTP 2.0 is effective from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2028.... Read More >>
Gov. Inslee signed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1694 on May 11, and it goes into effect July 23. The bill is intended to improve the home care workforce shortage by offering solutions to long-standing barriers that do not require the same investment as traditional pathways, like education and training.... Read More >>
Members of Washington’s congressional delegation led by Rep. Suzan DelBene are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to finalize proposed rules that would aim to streamline the prior authorization process.... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released July 13 its Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule for 2024, which governs Medicare outpatient payment rates for hospitals paid under OPPS... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 13 released its calendar year 2024 proposed rule for the Medicare physician fee schedule. The proposed rule would reduce the conversion factor by... Read More >>
On July 7, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule to repay hospitals that participate under the 340B program and are paid under the Medicare... Read More >>
New Law: Hospital Reporting Action Required Updated 07/24/2023 To: Rural Chief Executive Officers, Chief Quality Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Human... Read More >>
Washington is joining the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)!... Read More >>
Change of Law: Hospital Action Required To: Rural Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, and Government Affairs Staff Staff Contact: Mary Storace, Policy Analyst, Government... Read More >>
