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 >>

Second cohort of Washington hospitals to launch TeamBirth for safer labor, deliveries

Six more hospitals in Washington have committed to join the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) and Ariadne Labs to implement TeamBirth: a best practices program that centers the patient in all health care decisions made throughout labor, delivery and postpartum... Read More >>

Washington State health care organizations partner to reduce stigma, encourage support for people suffering from substance use disorder

WSHA will partner with Thriving Together NCW and the Grand Columbia Health Alliance to launch the BeThere campaign across Central and Eastern Washington to reduce stigma and encourage support for people suffering from substance use disorder... Read More >>

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn to serve as WSHA board chair

As chair, Glenn will preside over the board of directors and help lead the hospital association’s work for the coming year... Read More >>

WSHA presents Samaritan Healthcare CEO Theresa Sullivan with Joe Hopkins Memorial Award

The honor is bestowed annually as a lifetime achievement award for a health care leader who has made outstanding contributions to health care in the state, especially to rural health care... Read More >>

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