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WSHA is a member organization representing all the hospitals and health systems in Washington. Our members provide primary care, emergency care, psychiatric care and nursing home care to communities across the state.
$5 billion in losses. $500 million more in cuts. Can hospitals survive?

Email your legislator and tell them we can’t balance the budget on the backs of healthcare providers and patients

www.votervoice.net/WSHA/campaig...
April 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thanks Rep. Michael Baumgartner for meeting with WSHA hospital members today to discuss the importance of #Medicaid funding and local access to high-quality health care. We look forward to partnering to support Eastern Washington communities!
March 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Seattle Times: More than 1.8 million Washingtonians are enrolled in Medicaid. Proposed cuts to the program would hit our state hard, with children and those in need suffering the most.

www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
March 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Report: Nearly 750 rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closure due to financial problems, including 19 here in Washington state.

www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/705-...
March 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Congress is considering major cuts to Medicaid, known here as Apple Health. 1 in 4 Washingtonians access health care through Apple Health. These devastating cuts would harm even those who aren’t enrolled. Tell your congressperson to reject Medicaid cuts: shorturl.at/ZJQ7K
March 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
WSHA’s Advocacy Day is here!

Hospital and health leaders from across Washington are in Olympia, meeting with lawmakers to advocate for policies that support patient care, workforce development and financial sustainability.

#WAHospitalAdvocacy
February 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Fraud alert!

If you receive an unexpected invoice claiming to be from the Certificate of need program, do not make any payments. All payments are outlined in state law and are submitted with your application.

Report the incident to CN@doh.wa.gov. Direct questions to the Department of Health.
February 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Reminder: WSHA is now accepting nominations for the Ben Lindekugel Governance Excellence and Community Health Leadership Awards!

We invite you to nominate a deserving individual or project from your hospital/health system. Nominations are due this Friday, Feb. 7.

www.wsha.org/our-members/...
February 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Congratulations to our great hospitals! Fifteen providers in Washington state made U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

health.usnews.com/best-hospita...
December 13, 2024 at 6:16 PM