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There are a variety of hearings this week on important bills. The next cutoff is Friday, March 26... Read More >>

WSHA’s top priority is the health and safety of our members, their workforces and their patients. During uncertain times, we remain dedicated to providing content in a manner accessible to all of our members, regardless of regional phase status or travel limitations, and without the risk of last-minute cancellations.... Read More >>

Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package with significant impacts on hospitals and health systems.... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is offering a new free suicide prevention training for behavioral health providers, as part of a grant through the Behavioral Health Institute at the University of Washington to develop a support plan for adults who have a suicide crisis.... Read More >>

The federal public charge rule, which uses people’s receipt of public benefits like Medicaid against them for immigration purposes, is now blocked after the Biden Administration reversed the government’s position in litigation defending the controversial policy.... Read More >>

Today the House of Representatives passed the modified American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ratifying the version passed by the Senate over the weekend. The bill is now headed to... Read More >>

The Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual requires hospitals to adjust their Medicare cost reports to eliminate the portion of association dues related to lobbying expenses. • The Washington State Hospital Association... Read More >>

WSHA’s Government Affairs team has published its update to its State Regulatory Issues webpage. Members will find a comprehensive view of state rulemaking activities that affect them. This month, the... Read More >>

The Department of Labor & Industries is offering employers free consultations to assess their compliance with the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). EPOA supports gender pay equity and provides... Read More >>

Tuesday, March 9, was the cutoff for when all bills were required to pass through their chamber of origin to continue advancing. The next cutoff is Friday, March 26... Read More >>