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2023 Legislature on health care: What passed? What didn't?

(7 days ago) Regulations drive up health care costs. Unfortunately, this misguided one rode the wave of pro-abortion fever in Washington state after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs decision in 2022. The court returned decisions regarding abortion regulations back to the states. — Senate Bill 5599 is among the … See more

https://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/detail/2023-legislature-on-health-care-what-passed-what-didnt

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Health Care & Wellness - Washington

(8 days ago) WebJohn L. O'Brien, P.O. Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600. Committee Hearings & Bill Information: (360) 786-7131. Legislative Hotline Operators: 1-800-562-6000 . The …

https://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/HCW/Pages/default.aspx

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2024 State Legislative Agenda - Washington State …

(2 days ago) WebIn 2022, hospitals provided more than $483 million in charity care. In 2020, hospitals invested more than $285 million in community-building …

https://www.wsha.org/policy-advocacy/state-legislative-agenda/

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Legislative relations Washington State Health Care Authority

(5 days ago) WebThe legislative team HCA's legislative team engages on state and federal policy issues to help ensure Washington State residents — from public employees to Washington …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/legislative-relations

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New law offering free or discounted hospital care to 4 million

(6 days ago) WebApproximately half of all Washingtonians will save money as a result of Attorney General request legislation . OLYMPIA — Starting tomorrow, 4 million …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/new-law-offering-free-or-discounted-hospital-care-4-million-washingtonians

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance …

(Just Now) WebOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. “Over the last seven years we have …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

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2024 Legislative Session - Washington Health Care Association

(5 days ago) WebOver the course of the 60-day 2024 legislative session, lawmakers considered a plethora of policy issues and crafted a Supplemental Operating Budget that builds upon the 7/1/23 …

https://www.whca.org/advocacy/2024-legislative-session/

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Healthcare Reform: The Affordable Care Act Washington State

(9 days ago) WebHealthcare Reform. Healthcare Reform: The Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) puts the consumer in charge of their healthcare. The overarching goal of the ACA …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-reform

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Protecting Washingtonians’ Personal Health Data and Privacy

(1 days ago) WebWashington is a national leader in protecting the privacy of consumer health decisions and health data. In 2023, Attorney General Bob Ferguson requested legislation to …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/protecting-washingtonians-personal-health-data-and-privacy

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New Washington State Laws Relating to Reproductive Health …

(2 days ago) WebHB 1469: Protecting access to reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment in Washington state (aka the Shield Law) Effective April 27, …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/new-washington-state-laws-relating-to-reproductive-health-services-and-gender-affirming-care

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Laws and Regulations Washington State Department of Health

(Just Now) WebFederal Legislation. The federal laws that relate to genetic services and screening for hearing loss include: Public Law Number: Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed …

https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/infants-children-and-teens-links-and-services/childrens-health-and-safety/genetic-services/laws-and-regulations

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Consolidated health care rulemaking (R 2023-07) Washington …

(4 days ago) WebConsolidated health care rulemaking (R 2023-07) The Commissioner is considering consolidated rulemaking due to the passage of recent health care and …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/consolidated-health-care-rulemaking-r-2023-07

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Final Summary of Legislation Passed by the Washington State …

(1 days ago) Webthe Session Laws of the State of Washington , which is compiled annually. Partial Veto Partially vetoed by the Governor. S Filed Sec/St Filed with the Secretary of State. This …

https://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/Documents/SineDie2024.pdf

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The Washington State Health Care Landscape KFF

(4 days ago) WebWashington is one of 17 states operating a state-based Health Insurance Marketplace. 64 On May 11, 2011, Governor Gregoire signed Senate Bill 5445 into law …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/the-washington-state-health-care-landscape/

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Changes to State Charity Care Law Effective July 1, 2022

(6 days ago) WebPurpose The purpose of this bulletin is to alert hospitals to upcoming changes to the state charity care law, chapter 70.170 RCW. The changes to state law …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/changes-to-state-charity-care-law-effective-july-1-2022/

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2023 Budget and Legislation Proposals - Washington State …

(4 days ago) WebAdults have access to eye exams but receive no coverage for any prescribed hardware. HCA seeks $16,417,000 total ($6,968,000 GF-S) to add a vision benefit for adults. HCA …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/decision-package-overview-2023.pdf

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Health Care & Wellness Current Committee Reports and Issues

(8 days ago) WebRecent Committee Materials. Interim Plans Proposed committee activity during the 2024 interim. Summary of Legislation Summaries of all the bills that passed the Legislature …

https://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/HCW/Pages/Reports.aspx

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Benefits health plans must cover under Washington state law

(8 days ago) WebThere are essential health benefits that must be covered under the Affordable Care Act.Under Washington state law, certain individual/family and group plans must …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/benefits-health-plans-must-cover-under-washington-state-law

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Chapter 70.02 RCW: MEDICAL RECORDS—HEALTH CARE

(1 days ago) Web70.02.280. Health care providers and facilities — Prohibited actions. HTML PDF. 70.02.290. Agency rule-making requirements — Use/destruction of health care information by …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.02

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Health insurance plans and health care programs Washington …

(6 days ago) WebHealth care programs for people considered low income or who need additional help with health care costs. Program named. Description. Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/health-insurance-plans-and-health-care-programs

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Home WA Cares Fund

(7 days ago) WebWashington is the first state in the nation to create an affordable way for the broad middle class to access long-term care without having to spend down their life savings. WA …

https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/

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Health care groups: Regulate AI, but not too much - POLITICO

(9 days ago) WebOur healthcare reporting team—including Alice Miranda Ollstein, Megan Messerly and Robert King—is embedded with the market-moving legislative committees …

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2024/05/15/health-care-groups-regulate-ai-but-not-too-much-00157910

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Wide-ranging veterans bill would ‘close gaps’ in VA health care, …

(2 days ago) WebDozens of measures to improve health care, job training and homeless programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs were introduced Thursday, May …

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-05-16/veterans-affairs-legislation-homeless-health-care-jobs-13878983.html

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King Continues to Press VA for Answers on Proposed Employee …

(5 days ago) WebTo watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King pressed …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-continues-to-press-va-for-answers-on-proposed-employee-cutbacks-in-fy25-budget

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Oregon health mergers review law survives hospitals’ challenge

(9 days ago) WebOregon’s groundbreaking program to vet large health care mergers and purchases has weathered its first major legal challenge, as a federal judge on Thursday …

https://www.thelundreport.org/content/oregon-health-mergers-review-law-survives-hospitals-challenge

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Restroom Access Washington State Department of Health

(5 days ago) WebState law allows customers with eligible medical conditions to use employee restrooms in retail establishments. The medical condition must be verified by the customer's health …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/restroom-access

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State may ban non-compete agreements for doctors, nurses

(4 days ago) Web(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3004385/state-may-ban-non-compete-agreements-for-doctors-nurses/

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Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to …

(7 days ago) WebAn anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive health clinic in the nation’s capital has been sentenced to nearly with …

https://apnews.com/article/lauren-handy-abortion-clinic-blockade-ab461332b6c83d1c4d7f4d6175d04fbc

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Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit - National Conference of …

(Just Now) WebDiscover a wealth of insights and initiatives aimed at transforming mental health care across diverse communities and workplaces in America. Explore policy …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-in-the-workforce-toolkit

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