Impacts From Federal Government Shut Down (Amended)
SNF | RCS has released an amended "Dear Provider" letter regarding the plan of operations moving forward as it relates to the Federal Government Shutdown.Read More
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November 5, 2025
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CMS Issues Updated Memo to Outline Contingency Plans During Government Shutdown
SNF | On October 31, 2025, CMS issued an additional revision to a previously released memo regarding contingency plans for the government shutdown.Read More
Don’t Miss the 2026 Quality Award Intent to Apply Deadline
AL SNF | There’s still time to submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2026 National Quality Award Program! ITA must be submitted by Thursday, November 13.Read More
CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
SNF | Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule establishing final payment rate under the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).Read More
Assisted Living Memory Care Standards Update – July 1, 2026 Implementation
AL | WHCA continues to engage with state leaders as Washington moves toward implementation of the new memory care certification standards for Assisted Living.Read More
Washington State Board of Nursing Seeks Members
AL SNF | The Office of the Governor is recruiting several members for the Washington State Board of Nursing. If you are interested, you are encouraged to apply for a board seat.Read More
DSHS Background Check Unit’s Newsletter: October Edition
AL SNF | Check out the October edition of the BCCU Buzz! This issue includes information on new fingerprint locations, applicant types, system performance survey, and more.Read More
Home Care Aide Applications and Nursing Assistant Bridge Programs
AL | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will no longer expedite home care aide certification applications for individuals who are enrolled in an approved nursing assistant bridge program.Read More
Grassroots Update: Make Your Voices Heard
The 2026 Legislative Session is in sight. With a tough session ahead, building strong legislative priorities means keeping our ears to the ground and listening...Read More
November 5, 2025
- Impacts From Federal Government Shut Down (Amended)
- CMS Issues Updated Memo to Outline Contingency Plans During Government Shutdown
- Don’t Miss the 2026 Quality Award Intent to Apply Deadline
- CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
- Assisted Living Memory Care Standards Update – July 1, 2026 Implementation
- Washington State Board of Nursing Seeks Members
- DSHS Background Check Unit’s Newsletter: October Edition
- Home Care Aide Applications and Nursing Assistant Bridge Programs
- Grassroots Update: Make Your Voices Heard
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