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  To: Rural Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Legal Counsel, and Government Affairs Leaders Please forward to risk and compliance staff Staff Contact: Katerina LaMarche, JD,... Read More >>

WSHA recently submitted comments to the Department of Commerce (DOC) on its emergency rulemaking that extends the application period for clean buildings law exemptions.... Read More >>

The last three years of the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be remembered as one of the defining eras of modern history.... Read More >>

The last three years of the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be remembered as one of the defining eras of modern history... Read More >>

With the end of the public health emergency, 300,000 Washingtonians are at risk of losing their Medicaid benefits if their eligibility is not recertified. Hospitals have a significant role in... Read More >>

The 2023 legislative session ended April 23 with House and Senate unveiling their final budget on Saturday, April 22. Overall, this is a very good budget for hospitals and health... Read More >>

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a memorandum providing guidance for the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).  Many waivers and flexibilities provided during the... Read More >>

Medicaid coverage provides health insurance for nearly two million people in Washington State.... Read More >>

The 2023 state legislative session concluded Sunday, April 23. The final budget spends $69.8 billion in the 2023-2025 operating budget, including $4.7 billion in new spending. We are pleased to report that this was a very good budget for hospitals and health systems, as it makes significant investments in nearly all WSHA’s priority budget areas and funds substantial rate increases for long-term care and community behavioral health providers and health care coverage expansions.... Read More >>

The Legislature adjourned on time Sunday, April 23. Legislators introduced 2,312 bills in the 2023 session and 491 bills passed, for a roughly 20% rate of passage... Read More >>