News

Workforce challenges are cited as a top issue by many of WSHA’s members and having accurate data to better tell the story of issues hospitals are facing in recruiting health care professionals is crucial to garnering support for forward-thinking solutions.... Read More >>

This week, the Department of Health kicked off an effort to update rules related to certain technicians and technologists with a meeting on Oct. 29. ... Read More >>

As of Nov. 1, Washington’s Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) will have a new Executive Director – Lauren Lyles, serving in the role that was previously vacated by Steve Saxe’s retirement. Lauren brings an extensive background in pharmacy.... Read More >>

Late last week, federal judges in three states, including Washington, issued injunctions temporarily blocking the “public charge” rule. WSHA has adamantly advocated against the public charge rule since it was first proposed by the Department of Homeland Security, due to the negative impact it would have on access to care.... Read More >>

Your hospital or health system may be eligible for capital funding grants aimed to expand behavioral health capacity.... Read More >>

Due to high disciplinary and litigation costs for medical professions, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has adopted amendments that will increase the fees for license renewal and late renewal penalty for physicians, physician assistants and surgeons.... Read More >>

The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) released its CR-102 proposed rule implementing House Bill 1065, the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA). The proposed rule provides specifics on how... Read More >>

The OIC will host and present a webinar regarding its implementation of the BBPA on November 13, 12:00-1:30 p.m. This is not a WSHA-hosted webcast, but WSHA will help provide... Read More >>

The American Hospital Association (AHA) plans to publicly release this Friday the names of more than 1300 hospitals that have signed the 340B Good Stewardship Principles, including 41 Washington hospitals.... Read More >>

Our 2019 WHPAC campaign is well underway. To date, we have passed the half-way point and have raised $200,000, toward our $370,000 goal. Thank you to the leadership teams at... Read More >>