The state’s All Payer Claims Database (APCD) has delayed the timeline for hospitals to undertake their review and verification of data that will be posted on the site’s website for the public.... Read More >>
In the next few days, WSHA is sending hospital-specific analyses of the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule to the chief financial officer or other designated recipient at each of our member Prospective Payment System (PPS) hospitals. ... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Revenue recently filed a preliminary notice of their intent to update certain rules and definitions relating to property tax exemptions for various types of organizations, including hospitals. ... Read More >>
On November 2, House Republican leaders unveiled a sweeping tax plan that would affect non-profit hospitals/health systems and public hospitals districts and the patients they serve. ... Read More >>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently finalized two sets of rules which will have significant impacts to hospitals. ... Read More >>
Since August, WSHA has actively engaged with the state Health Care Authority (HCA) on a new policy that will replace the existing payment penalty for hospital with higher than average readmissions.... Read More >>
The state Health Care Authority extended its deadline for disproportionate share hospital (DSH) application information to November 15. ... Read More >>
Due to technical issues, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) 340B annual hospital recertification period for 2017 is changed to November 3 through December 6. ... Read More >>
WSHA, by special arrangement with Toyon Associates, is providing a webinar recording and slides to assist hospitals interested in correcting their S-10 filings. ... Read More >>
PARA HealthCare Financial Services recently shared detailed information about Medicare’s Proposed Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC), including guidance on what hospitals can do to prepare. ... Read More >>
