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The 2025 legislative session begins today. This year’s session is the first in the two-year biennium and will last for 105 days. Before they adjourn at the end of April, lawmakers will need to pass the state budget... Read More >>

WSHA’s Government Affairs leaders will cover what to expect during the 2025 legislative session and give an overview of WSHA’s legislative priorities and hot topics.... Read More >>

  In this issue:  Court Approves Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) Antitrust Lawsuit Settlement AHA Urges Hospitals to Complete Survey on Impact of Proposed 340B Rebate Policy by Jan. 10 Reminder:... Read More >>

WSHA supports the final report in its entirety and helped ensure it emphasized key member priorities.... Read More >>

WHS pre-survey inspections are conducted by WSHA/WHS staff and/or qualified contractors in a “mock” audit format. Focus areas include Clinical Quality, Infection Prevention and Environment of Care.... Read More >>

WSHA is disappointed with major cuts to hospital Safety Net Assessment Program and hospital payment caps for PEBB/SEBB enrollees in Gov. Inslee's proposed budget... Read More >>

This event is an important opportunity for hospital leaders to meet with local lawmakers to advocate for health care priorities and share stories from their hospitals.... Read More >>

Settlement Reached on Major Blue Cross/Blue Shield Antitrust Lawsuit- AHA Webinar  Held November 20 After more than a decade of litigation, the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) agreed... Read More >>

  To: Rural Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Legal Counsel and Government Affairs Leaders   Staff Contact: Katerina LaMarche, JD, Policy Director katerinal@wsha.org | (206) 216-2505Mary Storace, Policy... Read More >>

This event is an important opportunity for hospital leaders to meet local lawmakers, advocate for health care priorities and share hospital stories.... Read More >>