The Health Care Authority released an updated Frequently Asked Questions sheet related to changes to inpatient payment to reflect potentially preventable readmissions. ... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner PARA HealthCare has written an article about some of the consequences relating to the delay in payment by CMS for drug screen codes G0477-G0438 and Flu vaccine 90360, and is offering some solutions. ... Read More >>
While the legislature continues to debate hundreds of policy bills, budget writers are also focusing on crafting a supplemental budget for 2016-2017. The legislature enacted a biennial budget for 2015-2017, ... Read More >>
Two American Hospital Association Committees — the 2015 Committee on Research and the 2015 Committee on Performance Improvement — recently released a joint report, “Care and Payment Models to Achieve the Triple Aim.”... Read More >>
WSHA is hosting a one-hour webinar Feb. 23 to provide basic information and answer questions on Link4Health, the state’s effort to advance electronic exchange of clinical records and transform health care. This new program, sponsored by the Health Care Authority, is intended to provide real-time information exchange among providers caring for Medicaid patients. The state has partnered with OneHealthPort, the state-designated health information exchange, on this initiative.... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and OneHealthPort will provide an overview of Washington Link4Health, an HCA initiative to advance the statewide electronic exchange of clinical records. HCA is working with OneHealthPort, the designated statewide health information exchange, to introduce Washington Link4Health’s first statewide service.... Read More >>
Registration is open for the 2016 Northwest Rural Health Conference March 15-17 at the Spokane Convention Center. A block of rooms will be held at the Doubletree Hotel until Feb. 15. There are three big changes to the conference this year. ... Read More >>
Save the date for the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting May 1-4 in Washington, D.C. The meeting will provide an opportunity to gain perspectives that will help us continue to build a better health care system for the future. AHA Board Member and Swedish Health Services CMO Dr. John Vassall II will be among the conference’s presenters.... Read More >>
Save the date for WSHA’s 2016 CEO and Trustee Patient Safety Summit May 16 or 17. In a world of health care reform, providing high-value health care is critical. Learn how your board can lead your organization in advancing quality and safety. Summit attendees will take home practical tools to help their board function more effectively and meet the challenging demands of the health care environment.... Read More >>
Applications for the health professional’s loan repayment program are due Dec. 11. Join the Washington Student Achievement Council from 10-11am Dec. 3 for a technical assistance webinar about the applications and program. WSHA strongly encourages our members to look into their eligibility for the program.... Read More >>
