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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.

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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.

Hospital Safety Net Assessment:

The Governor has signed the bill!
See a summary of the legislation

See the enacted version of HB 2956
See the one-page issue brief describing the safety net assessment

See the total financial impact on hospitals 
See how your House member voted on HB 2956
See how your Senate member voted on HB 2956

Federal Health Care Reform

Federal health reform has become a reality with the enactment of H.R. 3590 - the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Read the latest information and impacts to hospitals here.

Policy and Advocacy

The 2010 Legislature has adjourned. 
Click here to view the web cast including audio. 
See WSHA's 2010 Policy/Advocacy documents.
See WSHA's testimony on state budget cuts.
See who your hospitals' legislators are.
View a hospital-specific spreadsheet of the 2009-2011 biennial budget cuts

Death with Dignity

Initiative 1000 became law on March 5, 2009.
Find WSHA's education/implementation materials. 

Transparency

Find hospital-specific pricing and quality information.  

Financial Assistance

Read about how to get help with your hospital bill.

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78th Annual Meeting
October 13 - 14, 2010
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
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