Mission
The Washington State Hospital Association takes a major leadership role in issues that affect delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care. It accepts and shares the responsibility for improving the health status of the citizens of Washington state. WSHA works with others in identifying and responding to critical health care issues.
Hot Topics
Initiatives Threaten Health Care Safety Net
A new set of initiatives on the November ballot threaten to roll-back budget fixes and put Washington's health care safety net in jeopardy. Do your part to ensure that all Washingtonians have access to high quality health care by voting no on I-1053 and I-1107.
Environmental Scan Now Available
This new report from WSHA's Health Information Program (HIP) provides a snapshot of today’s trends and a look at future impacts on health care in Washington State. The scan is a tool to help hospitals identify and prepare for changes on the horizon and will be used to support WSHA policy and advocacy strategies. Download the scan today!
Tips for Making Provider One Work
The state Medicaid agency is experiencing an enormous volume of calls about its new ProviderOne system. Many of these questions can be answered through the automatic phone system or on the website. This document lists some key tips.
Save the Date! 78th Annual Meeting is Coming!
Plan to join us in Setting the Stage for the Future during WSHA's 78th Annual Meeting October 13 and 14. Registration will be open by Sept. 7.