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Mission
The Washington State Hospital Association takes a major leadership role in issues that affect delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care. It accepts and shares the responsibility for improving the health status of the citizens of Washington state. WSHA works with others in identifying and responding to critical health care issues.

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Watch the television ad opposing health care cuts

State Budget Shreds Safety Net

Washington's enormous state budget deficit shreds the health care safety net. Hospitals in local Washington communities will lose millions of dollars and may need to lay off vital caregivers.
View the impact on specific hospitals in your community
Learn about the impact of the cuts on hospitals statewide
Read the Methodology for hospital-specific analysis
Click here for a look at the impact on hospitals by county
Click here for a flyer from WSHA and SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW
View the Health Information Program's financial crisis impact report

Policy and Advocacy

The Legislature has completed its 2009 session, with many big issues affecting hospitals addressed. Read the latest news from Olympia.

Federal Health Reform

Discussion of significant health reform at the federal level is heating up, and WSHA is involved! Click here for more information.

Federal Stimulus

The federal stimulus package will bring over $2 billion in new Medicaid money to the state. Read WSHA's statement that it should be guarded for health care.
Read newspaper editorials supporting saving health care money for health care services.
Summary of Health Provisions in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (PDF)

Death with Dignity

Initiative 1000 became law on March 5, 2009.
Find WSHA's education/implementation materials.

Transparency

Find hospital-specific pricing and quality information.

Financial Assistance

Read about how to get help with your hospital bill.


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