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We hope you can join us for the 2024 WSHA & AWPHD Rural Hospital Leadership Conference June 23-26 at Campbell's Resort in Chelan... Read More >>

Preventing substance misuse is the most effective strategy in reducing the risk of developing a substance use disorder. Mental Health Awareness month, and specifically National Prevention Week May 12-18,  provides the perfect opportunity to consider how your hospital can participate in prevention efforts... Read More >>

On Monday, June 3 the WSHA Safety and Quality team will provide a webinar overview of current and upcoming hospital quality programs and initiatives... Read More >>

The Department of Health recently provided an update of its work on certificate of need (CN) issues, including rulemaking and a report funded in the state budget to evaluate the program... Read More >>

National Hospital Week 2024 is coming up May 12-18. The American Hospital Association (AHA) and hospitals across the country will use this week as an opportunity to celebrate... Read More >>

Mental Health Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of issues and resources around the topic. A number of organizations have developed toolkits that hospitals can use... Read More >>

New Law: Hospital Action Required To: Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Pharmacy Leads, Legal Counsel, and Government Affairs Leaders Please forward to relevant staff, including billing... Read More >>

Please join WSHA and state Health Care Authority (HCA) staff on Thursday, June 20th from 12:00 PM-1:00PM to learn about a new state health care coverage program available to undocumented residents, called... Read More >>

24 state Attorneys General, including the Attorney General for Washington State, sent United Healthcare a letter advising that it should not favor its own entities in its response to the... Read More >>

With conclusion of the 2024 legislative session, WSHA Government Affairs staff will provide member bulletins and implementation resources for laws passed during session. Members are encouraged to periodically check our New... Read More >>