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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that starting the week of April 11, providers that missed Reporting Period 1 for CARES Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments due to extenuating circumstances will be able to submit their request for a late report through April 22. ... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority updated its instructions and codes for hospital emergency departments and behavioral health agencies to take-home opioid reversal medication required under Senate Bill 5195. ... Read More >>

The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published audio-only telemedicine codes in accordance with HB 1196, passed during the 2021 legislative session. ... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority published new codes for Moderna COVID booster and administration, as well as announced updates to its clinical vaccine policy and fee schedule for COVID-19 services.... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to alert hospitals to upcoming changes to the state charity care law, chapter 70.170 RCW. The changes to state law in Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1616 apply to care provided on or after July 1, 2022... Read More >>

Creating systemic change can feel overwhelming while addressing all the responsibilities currently facing hospital leadership and staff.... Read More >>

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed April 16, 2022, as Healthcare Decisions Day in Washington – a day to recognize the importance of advance care planning and encourage individuals to discuss and record choices about future health care decisions.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued an April 4, 2022, reminder for health care providers who are licensed in another state and currently practicing in Washington under the Emergency Volunteer Practitioner Act: When the emergency declaration ceases to be in effect, you will need to have a Washington state license to continue practicing in Washington.... Read More >>

During its regular 2021 session, the Washington State Legislature passed two bills regarding the production or purchasing, distribution, and access of pharmaceuticals.... Read More >>

This bulletin provides information for hospital contracting staff to consider as they identify and respond to offers from carriers for public option plans. ... Read More >>