Virginia Mason Franciscan Health CEO Ketul Patel becomes WSHA board chair

Ketul J. Patel has dedicated his career to expanding access to health care, specifically for the most vulnerable in communities across the United States... Read More >>

Providence Health Care’s Ron Rehn honored with prestigious Joe Hopkins Memorial Award

Providence Health Care’s Chief Administrative Officer Ron Rehn received the prestigious award in 2024 for his decades of service in support of rural health care... Read More >>

WSHA leads statewide campaign to standardize plain language hospital emergency code calls

The newly standardized language utilizes plain language to announce most emergency codes rather than cryptic “color” codes, making it easier for staff, patients and visitors to understand emergent situations in hospitals... Read More >>

Washington State Hospital Association Receives $25,000 Award to Advance Health Equity Through Nursing

This program is expected to impact job satisfaction and retention for nurse learners and their teams, and positively impact patient experience and quality of care. These trainings are also supported by the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts... Read More >>

Washington State Hospital Association files suit against Department of Labor and Industries to stop unauthorized penalties

On July 12, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) filed a lawsuit challenging a newly issued administrative policy from the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).  ... Read More >>

WSHA honors 13 rural hospitals for quality improvement initiatives

On June 25, 2024, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) recognized 13 rural hospitals across the state through its Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program... Read More >>

WSHA’s Rural Quality Every Day Extraordinary Award goes to Lake Chelan Health for innovative evaluation program

On June 25, 2024, the Washington State Hospital Association presented its annual Rural Quality Everyday Extraordinary Award to Lake Chelan Health... Read More >>

Washington State Hospital Association response to Gov. Inslee’s directive on emergency reproductive services

Washington state hospitals are already required by state law to provide emergency care to people experiencing pregnancy complications. Washington hospitals are providing this care, including to people who have crossed the border from Idaho in need of care... Read More >>

Washington hospitals lose $1.74 billion in 2023

The Washington State Hospital Association's (WSHA's) 2023 hospital financial survey showed hospitals across the state sustained $1.74 billion in operating losses over the course of the year... Read More >>

WSHA to host media briefing April 23 on 2023 hospital finances

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) will host a media briefing from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, revealing the complete results of its 2023 financial survey of Washington state hospitals... Read More >>

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