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Recent member news from the Nov. 3, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

In Seattle, community dentists voiced their concerns about the gap in dental care, so to help connect patients with the care they need, Swedish First Hill partnered with Neighborcare Health to streamline the system, connect patients to care more efficiently and provide the proper resources to patients who need complex care.... Read More >>

Virginia Mason Health System and CHI Franciscan Health announced November 1 that they have signed a letter of intent to create a clinical partnership and strategic affiliation designed to expand access and improve care quality and safety across the Puget Sound region.... Read More >>

Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake announced last week that it will welcome Chris Neff as its new chief operating officer, beginning in January. ... Read More >>

Steve Burdick, chief of Providence St. Mary Medical Center and Providence Medical Group – Walla Walla, will retire at the end of the year. Steve has served as chief executive of the medical center since September 2006. Providence St. Mary has grown, is financially strong and meeting or exceeding national benchmarks for quality, as well as patient and staff satisfaction thanks to his leadership.... Read More >>

At Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, the emergency department did a trial, offering a new option to patients like Chris. Over the summer, it began offering buprenorphine — better known by its brand name Suboxone — to stabilize patients suffering from withdrawal before referring them to medication-assisted drug treatment.... Read More >>

Telemedicine is changing the way health care is delivered, especially in rural communities. Join us for a free webinar at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 2 with tips for success with telemedicine. Frank Mandrakas, head of strategic business development for virtual care at CHI Health in Nebraska, will cover how his organization approached consumer engagement, patient acquisition, staffing and clinical quality using Industry Partner, Carena, to build their platform.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the October 27, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine recently received preliminary accreditation, allowing the college to stay on track to enroll its inaugural class of students next August. WSHA will create an opportunity for our members to hear directly from the WSU medical school leaders about their future plans.... Read More >>

This is an amazing organization with a rich history and a bright future. Being here these last days has inspired me even more about what we can accomplish together. The challenges facing the health care system in a quickly transforming world are substantial – but so are the opportunities. It is an exciting time for the Washington State Hospital Association to be leading and shaping the future of health care, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.... Read More >>