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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to Begin Rulemaking on Provider-administered Drugs

WSHA is pleased that the Department of Health’s Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission  (PQAC) is taking up rulemaking to protect patients from unsafe practices regarding provision of provider-administered drugs. WSHA plans... Read More >>

DOH Provides Instructions on New Financial Reporting Requirements

E2SHB 1272, heavily negotiated and passed during the 2021 legislative session, significantly expanded hospital financial reporting requirements. The Department of Health has provided a reporting guide for existing and new... Read More >>

WSHA Comments on No Surprises Act IDR Fees

WSHA will provide comment on a CMS proposed rule that would set filing fees for providers requesting arbitration under the federal No Surprise Act (NSA) Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process.... Read More >>

State Medicaid Enrollment Down, But Still Above Pre-Covid Levels

In its most recent report, the Health Care Authority (HCA) shared that approximately 52,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the Apple Health program in August due to ineligibility and 22,000 Washingtonians were... Read More >>

Registration open for Hospital Advocacy Day Jan. 30, 2024

Registration is now open for W­SHA’s Hospital Advocacy Day in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.... Read More >>

WSHA files lawsuit to preserve access to care for Washington patients

WSHA filed a legal challenge to the state Department of Health’s new interpretation of the state’s charity care law this week.... Read More >>

Medicaid eligibility redeterminations in Washington – August data shows slowing enrollment

In its most recent report, the Health Care Authority (HCA) shared that approximately 52,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the Apple Health program in August due to ineligibility and 22,000 Washingtonians were disenrolled from the program for not responding to redetermination requests.... Read More >>

WSHA, members go to D.C. for Rural Advocacy Days

WSHA staff and hospital members recently returned from Washington, D.C., after a successful trip advocating for hospitals during Rural Advocacy Days!... Read More >>

WSHA updates hospital and law enforcement guide to health care-related disclosures

WSHA is pleased to announce an updated version of our hospital and law enforcement guide to health care-related disclosure. ... Read More >>

New laws address heath care staffing agency transparency and workforce shortage

We are excited for two new laws to take effect that will address hospital staffing... Read More >>

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