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The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently published a new administrative policy on uninterrupted meal and rest breaks for acute care hospitals. As of July 1, the new law expands application of the uninterrupted meal and rest breaks law to additional hospital employees... Read More >>
New Program: Hospital Action Required To: Rural Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Patient & Family Engagement Leaders, Human Resources Leaders, Legal Counsel... Read More >>
New Administrative Policy: Hospital Action May be Required To: Hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Human Resources Leaders, In-House Legal Counsel, Risk and Compliance Leaders and... Read More >>
New Law: Hospital Action Required To: Hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Human Resources Leaders, In-House Legal Counsel, Risk and Compliance Leaders and Government Affairs Leaders... Read More >>
Per RCW 70.41.420 and RCW 49.12.480, the following deadlines and tasks are required and begin on/by July 1, 2024... Read More >>
This week the Department of Health (DOH), following a directive from Gov. Inslee last week, issued a new policy statement “Emergency Abortion Care in Hospitals Providing Emergency Services.”... Read More >>
Rural health clinic staff are invited to participate in a seven-part webinar series focused on finance and revenue cycle for rural health clinics (RHCs). The series will occur weekly between... Read More >>
On June 10, WSHA submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule for FY 2025 after receiving feedback from hospital Chief... Read More >>
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) has begun the rulemaking process for several bills passed during recent legislative sessions: Prior Authorizations: OIC began rulemaking for provisions of 2023’s House... Read More >>
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) is currently accepting applications to fill both public member and pharmacist member representative positions. We encourage WSHA members to consider putting forward an applicant from their hospital/health system to ensure hospital pharmacy perspectives are represented on the commission... Read More >>
