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The Health Care Authority (HCA) is currently accepting applications for $10 million in distressed hospital grant (DHG) funds as outlined in RCW 74.60.100 for calendar year 2024. Completed applications must... Read More >>

The Washington State Health Care Authority’s February update to the Medicaid Inpatient Hospital Billing Guide includes instructions for billing covered ancillary services that are paid separately and in addition to... Read More >>

In 2023, the Legislature enacted E2SHB 1357 to modernize prior authorization processes. The law shortens prior authorization determination timelines, adds standards for clinical review criteria, and requires carriers to use... Read More >>

The Washington Vaccine Association (WVA) has developed and announced a notification process for hospitals to report WVA supplied vaccines provided during an inpatient stay. The new process was developed by... Read More >>

The Health Care Authority released the Distressed Hospital Grant application. You can view and apply for the grant here.... Read More >>

Over the next couple of weeks, the two chambers will work together to craft a final budget. The legislative session adjourns March 7... Read More >>

The last cutoff of session was Tuesday, Feb. 13, when most bills needed to pass out of their chamber of origin... Read More >>

Beginning Jan. 31, nurses with a Washington primary state of residence (PSOR) who meet uniform multistate license requirements can apply for a Washington multistate license (MSL).... Read More >>

The Legislature is moving to floor action in the House and Senate, meaning they now vote to pass legislation... Read More >>

We are pleased to report Advocacy Day was again a success, with 109 members representing 55 hospitals meeting with 111 lawmakers throughout the day... Read More >>