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Gregg Davidson, Superintendent and CEO of Skagit Regional Health, has been elected Chair of the Washington State Hospital Association. As Chair, Davidson will preside over the Board of Trustees and lead... Read More >>

The 2015 “Washington State Hospital Association Achieving Best Care” award recognizes achievements in making health care safer. “When it comes to our hospitals’ achievements in patient safety, Washington state has... Read More >>

This bulletin is intended to inform you of important changes in Washington state law as a result of enactment of Senate Bill 5593. The bill addresses two issues related to care for people in law enforcement custody: guarding and payment.... Read More >>

 Parker, Smith & Feek, WSHA’s Industry Partner in the commercial insurance brokerage space, has been helping their clients combat cyber liability attacks and their aftermath for well over 10 years. Partnering with... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services’ Industry Partner Program will host a table at this year’s Annual Meeting. You can find information about the program here on the WHS website. While attending the conference,... Read More >>

A recent state law change has strengthened consumer data breach notification requirements. Under the new law, notice to consumers of a data breach must include specific information and be provided... Read More >>

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, is urging the federal Health and Human Services Administration (HHS) to use Washington State’s high-performing health care delivery... Read More >>

Northwest MedStar, a service of Inland Northwest Health Services, has named Matt Albright as its new director. Matt has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and aerospace experience,... Read More >>

The Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives (NWONE) — a WSHA partner — announced that Sarah Wickenhagen will take over as its new CEO, beginning next week. Sarah is an experienced... Read More >>

The 2015 WHPAC campaign continues and we are doing very well so far in the campaign! To date, we have raised more than $130,000 toward our $200,000 goal. Congratulations to... Read More >>