Yesterday, WSHA submitted comments on stakeholder draft legislation reconciling provisions of the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) with Washington State’s Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA).... Read More >>
Providers who received one or more Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, during the first Payment Received Period were required to report on their use of funds by September 30, 2021.... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final 2022 rules for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Home Health on November 8 and 9 respectively, each with an effective date of January 1, 2022.... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently released an updated draft of its Multi-payer Primary Care Transformation Model (PCTM) and is seeking stakeholder feedback through a survey. The deadline to share survey feedback is Friday, November 19, 2021.... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services (WHS) has opened registration for the 2022 Virtual LEAD Academy and Project Management courses.... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, CommerceHealthcare will present a webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 11:00-12:00 for a conversation about the State of the Supply Chain with a panel of internationally recognized experts.... Read More >>
Mark your calendars to join us for WSHA’s Advocacy Day Feb. 1-2, 2022!... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health has updated its “Supplemental Guidance for Long-term Care Facility Visitors.”... Read More >>
Health equity is a top priority for Washington State hospitals. WSHA’s advocacy contributed to passage of several health policy bills and budget items that expand access to care for communities most likely to experience inequities during the 2021 legislative session.... Read More >>
As the year is winding down, there are two upcoming learning opportunities addressing laws passed in 2021.... Read More >>
