Association of WA Public Hospital Districts

Our partners at @WAHospitals hosted a powerful PR roundtable. This roundtable was a validating and energizing experience for both WSHA and AWPHD members, as they shared common challenges and best practices. #publichospitaldistricts #keepcarelocal

The Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act will define Special Districts in federal law and give them a real voice in Washington, D.C. policymaking. Add your name and district by clicking here: nationalspecialdistricts.org/support-our-ef… #NSDA

Our partners at WHS are offering their fall course, The Art and Science of Constructive Disagreement, on September 30. Learn to engage in disagreement without derailment and turn conflict into connection. Click here to register: wahospitalservices.com/services/const…

New Governance Education Video Short! To view this short: 1. Log into the AWPHD & WSHA Governance portal, lnkd.in/gZFSkxu3 2. Go to the Course Catalog and search for "Gov Ed Short_New Hospital Workflows to Respond to Federal Changes.”

Our partners at @MRSC_WA wrote a valuable blog highlighting the 2025 Legislative Bills that impact the Procurement Process for #publichospitaldistricts. We look forward to releasing a Gov Ed short on this topic soon. mrsc.org/stay-informed/…

New Governance Education Video Short! Key Takeaways from Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act To view this short: awphd.org/governance-edu… #publichospitaldistricts #education #keepcarelocal

The Rural Hospital Leadership Conference was extra special as we celebrated the 80th Anniversary in the establishment of Public Hospital Districts in Washington. Best highlight was celebrating the meaningful work our members provide for their communities. #keepcarelocal

New Governance Education Video Shorts! - Managing a Crowd during OPMA - Learn from an Experienced PRO - Best Practices to Process Public Record Requests Visit to view: awphd.org/governance-edu…

Gorgeous views on the drive to deliver the Rules of the Road: Best Governance Practices to @FerryHealth. It was a delight to tour the campus and see the passionate care this public hospital district offers their community. #keepcarelocal #publichospitaldistricts #goodgovernance

New Governance Education Shorts! Sharpen your Governance Skills in under 20 mins: - Three Major Sources of Payment for Hospitals - Understanding Hospital Financial Statements - Update on Hospital Finances through 9.30.2024 To register visit: awphd.org/governance-edu…

Great turn out at the Port Angeles, League of Women Voters town forum. Participants learned about public hospital district basics. #keepcarelocal #publichospitaldistricts #education

Productive meeting at the @WaStateAuditor to share upcoming initiatives and align the needs of our public hospital districts. We so appreciate this partnership and look forward to hosting our annual webinar in the summer.

Great to gather and learn with our PHD members at the @ahahospitals Rural Health Care Leadership Conference! #keepcarelocal #ruralhealth #publichospitaldistricts

As part of our mission to educate our public hospital district members, we are thrilled to announce that the Commissioner Guide has been updated with the latest essential resources! 📖🌟 Click the link to access the updated guide: awphd.org/wp-content/upl…

Recording is now available for the 2024 New Commissioner Welcome and Training! Learn about the resources available from AWPHD and get trained on Governance: Rules of the Road. Link to the recording here: awphd.org/governance-edu… #goodgovernance #keepcarelocal

Our partners at @MRSC_WA are hosting a webinar, Public Records Act Case Law Highlights 2024 tomorrow, January 17, 2024 at 10:00 am. Learn more and register here: mrsc.org/training/upcom…

Are you a newly elected or appointed commissioner for a public hospital district? If so, we have a wonderful resource to help you get oriented to your new role, the AWPHD Commissioner Guide: awphd.org/wp-content/upl… #keepingcarelocal

The AWPHD member panel offered expertise in PHD communications and community engagement in this session, Everything Old is New Again: New Tools for Public Hospital District Communication and Engagement. In case you missed it, view recording here: awphd.org/governance-edu…

The final video, What is a PHD? is now available for sharing! Thank you to Whitman Hospital, @sno_hospital, @EvergreenHosp, @CascadeMedical, @PullmanRegional and @ScholarTwisted for their invaluable contributions in bringing this video to life! youtu.be/ULiwAEjOXiw

Join us for the AWPHD All Member Meeting in October! As part of the @WAHospitals Annual Meeting, AWPHD will be hosting a breakfast meeting for all PHDs to gather on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.