Washington State’s new overtime pay regulations take effect July 1, 2020. The new rules establish an overtime pay threshold of 2.5 times the state’s minimum wage with a phased-in implementation until 2028. ... Read More >>
The deadline for hospitals to request a hardship exemption to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Programs is Tuesday, September 1. ... 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 >>
CommerceHealthcare® offers Health Services Financing (HSF®) Portfolio Purchase Program to provide immediate access to capital, which may be vital for your organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read More >>
As the legislature begins to rebalance its biennial budget, WSHA believes it is critical to have up-to-date information on the financial impact of the COVID-19 emergency on Washington hospitals. ... Read More >>
June 1, WSHA submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Interim Final Rule regarding policy and payment changes to telehealth and other services due to the COVID-19 emergency. ... Read More >>
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner is hosting a webinar for hospitals and providers to explain how the OIC intends to implement the dispute resolution/arbitration process included in the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA). ... Read More >>
Monday, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an emergency order extending consumer protections from surprise bills to out-of-network lab fees for COVID-19 testing. ... Read More >>
Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated MLN Matters article, clarifying use of the “CR” modifier and “DR” condition ... Read More >>
On April 7, WSHA urged the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to use the increase in the federal match rate from new COVID laws to increase payments to hospitals and providers caring for COVID-19 Medicaid patients. ... Read More >>
