WSHA launched a statewide “Need Care? Get Care” media campaign aimed at addressing the top two barriers to care – fear of catching COVID-19 and concern that providers are too busy with COVID-19 patients to take care of them. ... Read More >>
On Monday, Governor Inslee issued a proclamation allowing resumption of non-urgent procedures. ... Read More >>
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently provided an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions regarding CARES act funding and related attestation requirements. ... Read More >>
The Washington Healthcare Forum COVID-19 Work Group is compiling provider questions along with answers from commercial plans and Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care. ... Read More >>
The Washington Healthcare Forum COVID-19 Work Group is compiling provider questions along with answers from commercial plans and Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care. ... Read More >>
Yesterday the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to better target COVID-19 funding to hospitals and health systems. ... Read More >>
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is beginning distribution of the second portion of a total $50 billion general distribution to providers under the CARES act this week. ... Read More >>
With the 2020 legislative session over, the implementation of new laws is just beginning. To learn about, prepare for and ultimately implement the new laws, please visit the Government Affairs team’s New Law Implementation Guide. ... Read More >>
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will allow managed care organizations (MCOs) to expand to areas in the state in which they are not currently serving if they have demonstrated successful performance in other regions.... Read More >>
Yesterday, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration launched a portal to reimburse providers for testing and treatment of uninsured COVID-19 patients. ... Read More >>
