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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

More than 100 leaders from 51 hospitals gathered in Olympia for WSHA's 2026 Advocacy Day, meeting lawmakers as major health care bills moved forward. Watch how a day of coordinated advocacy is shaping care and strengthening hospitals across our state. vimeo.com/1163421814

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Advocacy in Action

Fresh off a powerful Advocacy Day, this short video captures what the day is all about and why it matters. Take one minute to see how hospital leaders from 51 hospitals…

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

ALERT: Congress is pushing a bill to strip healthcare from millions, hurt seniors and those with disabilities, cost Washington $700M, punish states caring for undocumented immigrants and their kids, and freeze critical programs. Tell lawmakers to protect health care access! #HandsOffMedicaid

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Protect Access to Local Health Care

Tell your Congress they can’t balance their budget by shifting costs to hospitalsWhat's happening?The House is set to vote on big cuts to Medicaid the week of May 19 and your congressional representat...

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Hospitals can’t afford to provide the same level of services to patients with increased state taxes and funding cuts. WSHA requested Gov. Ferguson veto SB 5083, a bill that reduces reimbursement for health care services provided to state and school employees. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...

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Gov. Ferguson should veto harmful cuts and taxes on WA hospitals | Editorial

He should veto lawmakers' combined reimbursement cuts and higher taxes on hospitals, or risk them leading to declines in patient care around the state.

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

$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...

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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!

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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...

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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-...

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

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

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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.

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

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/...

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Learn to negotiate like a pro with Washington Hospital Services' latest training: Participants will learn empirically validated techniques for advancing interests and how to increase the quality of the agreements they negotiate. www.wsha.org/articles/lea...

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Learn to negotiate like a pro with strategies taught by a Harvard expert - Washington State Hospital Association

Maximize potential value for yourself and your organization.

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Did you know breaking the language barrier saves lives? Our latest Analysis of the Month dives into how Language of Care impacts health outcomes and reveals the need for interpreters and tailored language strategies.

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How breaking the language barrier improves health and saves lives - Washington State Hospital Association

This report examines the geographic distribution of Language of Care in Washington state and identifies health care disparities

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

The Public Health Advisory Board’s COVID-19 After Action Report is out. Which WSHA recommendations made the cut? Read more for pandemic lessons and how we can prepare for future health emergencies.

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Covid-19 After-Action Report reflects hospital priorities - Washington State Hospital Association

WSHA is pleased the final report reflects top hospital concerns and learnings from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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...

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