We are very proud of the work our hospitals do every day. Hospitals do an outstanding job of providing care from the beginning to the end of life, and in many unexpected ways. Each year the Washington State Hospital Association recognizes the excellent work of individuals and organizations who make health care better for the residents of our state. Awards are given annually during WSHA’s Annual Meeting in October.... Read More >>
This week, Washington State held its primary for executive, congressional, and legislative races. Our Washington Hospital Political Action Committee made major contributions to 83 candidates for elected office across the state. We are excited that the vast majority of candidates we supported did well in the primary and will be advancing to the general election in November.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the Aug. 4, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently released a stakeholder draft of rules pertaining to prior authorizations. The current draft increases accountability for benefit managers and third party administrators and clarifies how health plans must notify providers of new services requiring prior authorization. ... Read More >>
WSHA hosted two webcasts on July 26 detailing how the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), which was passed by Congress in 2015, fundamentally changes how physicians are paid. These changes will have significant implications on your organizations and physicians.... Read More >>
Michael Geller, Manager of Regional Sustainability at Providence Health & Services in Portland, has shared his insight into how to meet safety and compliance objectives amid a complex regulatory environment, financial pressures and sustainability expectations.... Read More >>
As concern about the Zika virus have continued to grow, both the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control have released new guidance, information, and tools this week to assist healthcare providers in our state.... Read More >>
At the latest hearing in the Pierce County case In Re Detention of A.W., Commissioner Craig Adams denied the state's motion for reconsideration and appointed Jeff Sconyers to the position of Special Master. The Special Master is being appointed to ensure that the court's directives are being followed and that all the steps required by the ruling are being followed.... Read More >>
Teaching kids about the dangers of smoking is one of the most important things we can do to foster a healthy generation of young adults. At Columbia County Health System (CCHS) in Dayton, teaching kids about respiratory health goes beyond just stating facts and figures — it comes with a presentation that you can touch and feel.... Read More >>
U.S. News and World Report is a publication well known for its rankings of schools and hospitals. This is both wildly popular and wildly contentious, since the ranking formulas are so varied (and often somewhat proprietary to the organization giving them). That said, it's still impressive to see how well Washington State hospitals match up against others.... Read More >>
