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On July 12, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) filed a lawsuit challenging a newly issued administrative policy from the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).  ... Read More >>

                                             Change of Law: Hospital Action Required To: Rural... Read More >>

The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) recently released a report on Hospital Staffing Plans in Washington State. The report comes after the Legislature directed WSIPP to analyze staffing plans submitted to the Department of Health (DOH) from 2019 - 2023... Read More >>

With the Legislature out of session this summer and fall, members have a great opportunity to engage lawmakers and candidates.... Read More >>

Congresswoman Susan DelBene hosts roundtable with CMS administrator on cutting health insurance red tape and improving care for seniors.... Read More >>

New Law: Hospital Action Required To: Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Human Resources Leads, Legal Counsel and Government Affairs Staff Please forward to clinic managers and staff who may... Read More >>

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently published a new administrative policy on uninterrupted meal and rest breaks for acute care hospitals. As of July 1, the new law expands application of the uninterrupted meal and rest breaks law to additional hospital employees... Read More >>

New Program: Hospital Action Required To:   Rural Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Patient & Family Engagement Leaders, Human Resources Leaders, Legal Counsel... Read More >>

New Administrative Policy: Hospital Action May be Required To: Hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Human Resources Leaders, In-House Legal Counsel, Risk and Compliance Leaders and... Read More >>

New Law: Hospital Action Required To: Hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Human Resources Leaders, In-House Legal Counsel, Risk and Compliance Leaders and Government Affairs Leaders... Read More >>