WSHA reviewed a recent Final Rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which could significantly impact payments Washington and others states receive through the Medicaid program.... Read More >>

As the legislature works this year to develop its four- year budget, the discussions in DC have large ramifications for Washington State’s budget... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority recently provided us with details on the proposed Governor’s budget cuts to hospital based clinics.... Read More >>

Last month, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) issued a proposed rule on prior authorizations.  The OIC action follows WSHA and the Washington State Medical Association requests for... Read More >>

WSHA is expecting this to be a very challenging legislative session given the state’s budget situation and K-12 education obligations.... Read More >>

The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued a new draft of what we anticipate will become a bill to restrict balance billing.... Read More >>

On April 1, 2017, the Health Care Authority (HCA) plans to update the outpatient weights used for payment under the Enhanced Ambulatory Payment Group (EAPG) system at prospective payment hospitals. ... Read More >>

Last week the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) issued a proposed rule on prior authorizations.... Read More >>

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized and posted its Medicare Outpatient Observation Notification (MOON) form. ... Read More >>

Wednesday Governor Inslee released his state budget proposal, which includes more funding for mental health services but unfortunately also includes a cut of $42 million over the two year period for services to Medicaid enrollees at hospital-based clinics... Read More >>