The Washington Health Care Authority will be offering a two-part lunch and learn series on implementation of Senate Bill 5195 in behavioral health agencies.... Read More >>
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) issued a final rule effective Dec. 3, 2021 that extends the length of time a citation or notice from L&I must be posted on an employee safety bulletin board.... Read More >>
On Tuesday, December 7 from 10:00-11:00 am WSHA will provide an overview of the No Surprises Act (NSA) and its requirements. ... Read More >>
Yesterday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments from the American Hospital Association and other hospital plaintiffs challenging Medicare payment cuts to hospitals participating the 340B drug program. ... Read More >>
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) finalized its regulations for Washington state’s new audio-only telemedicine law that was passed as HB 1196 (2021) earlier this year. ... Read More >>
The Department of Health (DOH) is beginning rulemaking to implement HB 1148, a bill which increased DOH’s oversight and enforcement abilities of acute care hospitals licensed under 70.41 RCW. ... Read More >>
This bulletin informs hospitals about a hospital transparency and reporting law passed in the 2021 Washington State legislative session. ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals that the revisions to Washington State’s Notifiable Conditions regulations in chapter 246-101 WAC are delayed until January 1, 2023. ... Read More >>
Mark your calendars to join us for WSHA’s Advocacy Days Jan. 24-28, 2022!... Read More >>
WSHA has contacted and met with the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regarding an OIC legal interpretation that requires hospitals with delegated credentialing arrangements with insurers to register as health care benefit managers (HCBMs).... Read More >>
