WSHA staff continues to provide members with guidance on new laws and regulations through bulletins. Links to our recent bulletins can be found on our Bulletins Page and on the WSHA Government Affairs Team’s New Law Implementation Guide. ... Read More >>

WSHA is continuing to provide Medicare updates to the Washington Healthcare Forum website which addresses provider COVID-19 billing and payment questions. ... Read More >>

A key milestone for implementing Cascade Care has been reached. ... Read More >>

On June 15, WSHA submitted comments on a second round of rulemaking related to the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA) passed during the 2019 legislative session and effective January 1, 2020. ... Read More >>

With the 2020 legislative session ending months ago, the implementation of new laws passed during the session is in full swing.... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority (HCA) has begun the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) application process for state fiscal year 2021.... Read More >>

WSHA is continuing to provide Medicare updates to the Washington Healthcare Forum website which addresses provider COVID-19 billing and payment questions. ... Read More >>

Last week, the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) estimated a $4.5 billion decrease to Near General Fund revenue collections for the remainder of the state budget period ending June 30, 2021. ... Read More >>

WSHA is continuing its efforts to have up-to-date information on the financial impact of the COVID-19 emergency on Washington hospitals. ... Read More >>

WSHA’s Government Affairs team has published its June 2020 update to its State Regulatory Issues webpage. ... Read More >>