Washington State Hospital AssociationWashington State Hospital AssociationWSHA_ade6c869-8181-41ca-b00f-d31bc9c69bbaWSHA will work with others to create a society of healthy communities where: All individuals have access to necessary and appropriate health services; Health professionals and hospitals receive the necessary resources to offer the best health care available; and Educational institutions receive sufficient resources to train an adequate supply of health care professionals._8c775e82-dcdc-449e-82ac-a86fb2f2ae3fTo provide advocacy for, and service to, its members. 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. The Washington State Hospital Association, as the primary representative of hospitals and related organizations, plays an intermediary role between these organizations and the legislative and regulatory bodies._125ecc82-5add-4f6b-b17d-31b0a2938608ACCESSEveryone in America should have access to a standard package of health services.EQUITYThe reformed health care system must be based on fairness and equity, with all segments assuming their fair share.STRUCTUREThe structure for delivering and financing the health system must be efficient and effective, with clear accountability and responsibility.FINANCINGA reformed system must have aligned incentives to reward quality, control costs, enhance efficiency, and reduce inappropriate duplication and ineffective health services.QUALITYA reformed system must be committed to promoting demonstrated patient safety, quality, and effectiveness.Human ResourcesAddress the Human Resources Crisis_89031fe4-bde0-4396-93af-7c46dfe962b2IWork ForceAssure the availability of a skilled, well-trained, diverse, and productive health care work force. _a0015c50-0ac7-4d24-ad7d-dd23778091e1I.1Health Care EnvironmentRedefine a health care environment that values care providers, focusing on: increasing time and resources devoted to direct clinical care activities; redefining care roles and supporting technology; decreasing time and resources spent on regulatory and payer compliance activities. seek legislation that recognizes the importance of sufficient funding for graduate medical education._3aec4807-91a3-40d5-9b24-1eb218fdc4cbI.2Vitality of Hospitals and Physician PracticesAssure the Vitality of Hospitals and Physician Practices_c9e1ead7-fec1-4830-87fb-eb5b01fefc98IIThird-Party PayersEstablish an environment where hospitals and physicians can bargain effectively with private third party payers._75f64c66-050d-4889-a2cf-0d7ad2a1c944II.1Government PaymentsConvince government to pay adequately for health care services. _90daea6e-c9f3-4fe5-9afd-13447119d608II.2Patient Safety and CareImprove patient safety and quality of care._44ad4146-28d5-4efa-b0f1-db6ce76046cfII.3Access to Health Care and InsuranceAssure Access to Health Care and Insurance _461f35fe-5121-4aef-85e5-d5aa54c15e91IIIHealth Services for ChildrenObtain sufficient resources to provide access to necessary and appropriate health services for every child in Washington. _3e0e9189-f97d-4b3b-a203-16635f82e258III.1Uninsured WorkersReduce the number of uninsured workers to fewer than five percent. _a86dd2b0-cbe3-460b-9547-f9813e199128III.2Funding for Rural AreasObtain sufficient resources to fund necessary community-based health care networks in Washington's rural areas. _a0fd885e-0b12-4c8f-9b87-15c2b34a59a7III.3Regulatory Reform and Administrative SimplificationPromote Regulatory Reform and Administrative Simplification_dcf3bc59-c2d6-4fff-b64c-fdee98bc2604IVRegulatory Burden and Quality of ServicesImprove the quality of hospital services by drastically reducing the volume and substance of burdensome government regulations at the state level. _8c67f657-2172-4654-8aad-28e9c44f70d4IV.1Transaction WorkloadReduce activities and workload involved in the transaction of business among health plans, hospitals, and physicians._abfc71f3-fa1a-4146-9c66-744a8af1cfe4IV.2Public ImageImprove the Public Image of Hospitals_bc90fdb8-67c8-4632-b4eb-f1c14d8bc1faVMembership ServicesUnderstanding and CareIncrease understanding of the benefits hospitals provide to the community and how well they care for people. _47958b4a-fbc8-4f70-8f41-b06caa7daae0V.1Public Image and ToolsDevelop a systematic program of sending information to hospitals to improve their public image and develop tools for members to use. _4814955b-4086-409f-aaec-8f1a4f720f33V.2Local Networks and Public IssuesDevelop local networks for hospitals to speak on public issues. _139c9c2d-10ce-4e29-9f41-4dcdbf48ea06V.3Communication and TrustCreate new methods for communication which enhance trust._ff36b111-5772-40e2-a299-cbdac58f81b4V.4 Required content not provided Enhance Membership Services_94c70208-b4fa-4379-bb0a-64136818ed87VIServicesCreate new services that offer value to all members._2233dba4-b6b7-4ec6-9b7e-a088b13a5cafVI.1InformationOffer members quick and easy access to information they need. _23d32fb0-e735-4834-94a4-939a58692181VI.2Political PowerExpand the political power of the association._54379b26-59d7-4176-a1e3-49c7cbea3abaVI.32010-02-08http://www.wsha.org/page.cfm?ID=mission_visionArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com