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We are working with our members and health officials to respond to the first United States case of the Wuhan coronavirus, in Everett. ... Read More >>

On Wednesday the Washington State Hospital Association joined a group of 33 State Hospital Associations filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to accept review of a case decided by the 5th Circuit with the goal of preserving the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). ... Read More >>

This year’s theme is See the Change, exploring how we can change the culture around advance care planning. ... Read More >>

Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest (Honoring Choices PNW) and a team at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have been granted an award to distribute Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)-funded, evidenced-based advance care planning resources to vulnerable and Spanish-speaking communities in Washington state. ... Read More >>

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently sent out a cyber alert about the potential risk of cyber-attacks from global threats. ... Read More >>

The Healthcare Quality Foundation is accepting applications for grants to pay for the cost of the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification exam.... Read More >>

WSHA’s newly formed Behavioral Health Workgroup met at the end of 2019 to discuss legislative policy issues and safety and quality initiatives for the upcoming year. ... Read More >>

Swedish Medical Center is hosting a statewide summit for agencies and programs providing services for women with mental health and substance use disorders, as well as their infants and families. ... Read More >>

The Bree Collaborative is seeking public comment on its draft recommendations for managing patients who may be at risk of violence to others.... Read More >>

Harborview Medical Center will host a Substance Use Disorder Core on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ... Read More >>