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It is hard for physicians to get adequate disability insurance on their own. Standard disability benefit only covers a fraction of physician salary, leaving physicians vulnerable to the unexpected. InsMed Insurance gives organizations the ability to offer enhanced disability insurance.... Read More >>
Leaders at East Adams Rural Hospital in Ritzville started talking about remodeling the hospital 20 years ago. The building, originally constructed in 1952, was out of date, in need of a new electrical system and a fire sprinkler system for safety. Plus, it was built using asbestos, which is now known to be highly dangerous if inhaled.... Read More >>
Providence St. Mary Medical Center and Walla Walla General Hospital this week announced a coming collaboration. This summer, most likely in early July, the two hospitals will become one entity, under a move being called a “transfer of membership.” Through the merge, Walla Walla General will cease to be a member of Adventist Health and will become a member of Providence Health & Services.... Read More >>
Membership update from the April 6, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Welcome new affiliate member KDF Architecture! KDF Architecture is an award-winning design firm that is committed to providing great design. Working in both the Pacific Northwest and internationally, KDF excels in health care, cultural education and residential projects.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the April 6, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Does your patient understand what you’re saying? In the traditional clinical setting, providers can read body language and non-verbal cues to help understand when communication has broken down. What happens then during a virtual encounter when some of these tools are no longer available?... Read More >>
Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner H-Source has developed an innovative solution that can help WSHA members reduce the cost of unused medical equipment by controlling their inventories.... Read More >>
Washington’s Health Workforce Sentinel Network is now open for the latest round of data collection. Take advantage of this opportunity to let educators, policymakers and others around the state know about emerging changes in health workforce demand. Data about health workforce occupations, skills and roles needed at your organization can be submitted now through April 30!... Read More >>
How long does it take for a new patient to see a provider? Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Merritt Hawkins has released a national study exploring this question and takes a deeper dive into how the provider shortage and insured lives factor into the issue.... Read More >>