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We were thrilled to see the news that a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has upheld the block against Trump administration’s work requirements for Medicaid recipients. ... Read More >>
We are pleased to announce that 59 individuals representing 29 Washington hospitals and health systems earned their WSHA Health Care Governance Certification, and 105 individuals logged at least one credit hour in 2019.... Read More >>
This week, two House committees passed legislation that would prohibit balance billing patients for emergency services or care the patient reasonably could have expected to be in-network. ... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is distributing resources to health care providers as part of Gov. Inslee’s directive to eliminate hepatitis C (HCV) in our state by 2030. ... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) launched the WSHA Health Care Governance Education program in 2019 to help increase the skills and expertise of those who govern Washington state health systems.... Read More >>
The U.S. Supreme Court recently lifted the injunction against the “public charge” rule. It will take effect on Feb. 24, 2020. The controversial rule would potentially deny legal immigrants green... Read More >>
This week, two House committees passed legislation that would prohibit balance billing patients for emergency services or care the patient reasonably could have expected to be in-network. However, the bills... Read More >>
Friday, Feb. 7, marked the cutoff for bills to pass out of their policy committees of origin, while Tuesday, Feb. 11, marked the cutoff for bills to advance from fiscal committees (the House Committee... Read More >>
On January 31, WSHA submitted comments requesting CMS to withdraw a new rule on Medicaid Fiscal Accountability that could result in Medicaid cuts in Washington to both hospitals and the state. WSHA... Read More >>
Committee cutoff for the 2020 Legislative Session has officially arrived. Friday, Feb. 7, marked the cutoff for bills to pass out of their policy committees of origin, while Tuesday, Feb. 11, marked the cutoff for bills to advance from fiscal committees. ... Read More >>