The Washington Health Care Authority recently updated its policy and instructions for billing for monoclonal antibody treatment for Medicaid enrollees for COVID-19. ... Read More >>
WSHA is actively working with the Department of Health, the Department of Social & Health Services, the Health Care Authority and the Office of the Governor to alleviate strain on hospitals and address barriers to discharge... Read More >>
WSHA members are invited to join us for a webinar on the recent changes to the law enforcement use of force law (HB 1310). The webinar will discuss the impact of the changes, address questions and concerns, and talk next steps... Read More >>
The Department of Health (DOH) published a Frequently Asked Questions sheet on the Secretary of Health’s mask order.... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association advocates on behalf of member hospitals at the state and national level. Inside D.C. provides members with a periodic perspective on the latest developments from WSHA federal lobbyist John Flink and staffer Jacqueline Barton True.... Read More >>
With the 5th wave of COVID-19 increasing care demands, our health care system continues to experience unprecedented times. Hospitals and health systems across the state are facing significant capacity and staffing challenges.... Read More >>
On Monday, Gov. Inslee issued an emergency proclamation that mandates public and private health care workers, long-term care workers and certain state employees to be fully vaccinated by October 18. Exemptions are allowed for medical and religious reasons.... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Healthcare Association Infections Program is planning to begin a mentoring call series for infection preventionists in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).... Read More >>
Livanta, a Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO), has been awarded a national contract by CMS to perform Medicare claim review audits. ... Read More >>
August 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. ... Read More >>
