Washington State Healthcare Leaders Association

Washington State Healthcare Leaders Association Founded by healthcare leaders, for healthcare leaders in 1956

The clock is ticking... Friday, April 17 is your deadline!If you’ve been meaning to register, this is your sign. Early b...
04/15/2026

The clock is ticking... Friday, April 17 is your deadline!

If you’ve been meaning to register, this is your sign. Early bird pricing AND the discounted rooms both expire this Friday, April 17.
• We encourage you make your room reservation as soon as possible
• Discounted hotel rooms are nearly gone (May 19 is already sold out)

Concurrent Session Spotlight:
Emergency Prevention and Preparedness: From Awareness to Action – What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Now

Led by a former FBI agent with firsthand experience responding to high-profile events, this powerful session goes beyond theory and delivers real-world insight into how these situations unfold and what you can do to prevent or mitigate them.

What you’ll gain:
• How to recognize early warning signs and intervene before escalation
• Practical preparedness strategies tailored for healthcare settings
• Clear, real-time response tactics to protect staff and patients
• The confidence to lead decisively in high-stakes moments

This is actionable knowledge that can make a life-saving difference.

Secure your spot. Save your money. Guarantee your stay.
Register Here: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34475
Discounted Room Information: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=10199&pk_association_webpage=14596

04/13/2026

37 days. That’s all that stands between you and one of the most impactful healthcare leadership events of the year. https://lnkd.in/gn56wY3U

The PWN Medical Management Conference is back—and it’s bringing together leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare.

Here’s a quick look at what to expect:
• 22 years of industry leadership and connection
• 50 exhibitors in the Exhibitor Marketplace
• Up to 12 hours of education
• 11 breakout sessions
• 4 keynote and general sessions
• 2 networking receptions

Session topics include:
– Federal Healthcare Policy Landscape, presented by the American Medical Association
– The evolving healthcare policy and legal landscape
– Practical AI strategies for practice leaders
– Preventing burnout while building resilience
– Identifying and fixing revenue cycle leaks
– Workplace Safety & Emergency Preparedness: From Awareness to Action
– Leadership metrics that drive real performance

If you’re serious about growth, bring your team. Groups learn better, implement faster, and get more out of the experience.

Member perk: Oregon HLA and Washington State HLA members save $150 with priority discount code HLA150 at checkout.

Important deadlines:
*Early bird pricing ends April 17
*Discounted hotel rooms are nearly gone (May 19 is already sold out)

If you’ve been thinking about attending, this is your sign. Secure your spot now.

Join us for a hands-on preconference session at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference!Establishing a Payer...
04/10/2026

Join us for a hands-on preconference session at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference!

Establishing a Payer Contract Monitoring and Evaluation Process

Payer contracts are one of the biggest drivers of practice revenue, but many organizations lack the tools to fully understand how their contracts perform. In this practical session, Nate Moore, CPA, MBA of Moore Solutions, will walk participants through building simple Excel-based tools to analyze reimbursement data, compare payer rates, and model contract scenarios, so you can enter negotiations with clear, data-driven insights.

Preconference Session
Wednesday, May 20
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM (3.0 CE hours)

This is an interactive session—participants should bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel installed.

Registration Options
• Add this preconference session to your conference registration for just $65
• Or register for the May 20 one-day experience (this preconference + all activities on the May 20 conference agenda) for $189

🚨 LAST CALL — EARLY BIRD ENDS TODAY (APRIL 10!) 🚨
If you’ve been meaning to register… this is it. Secure your spot now at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference. Register here: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34475

🚨 Urgent: Early bird pricing ends April 1! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot at the Pacific Northwest...
03/30/2026

🚨 Urgent: Early bird pricing ends April 1! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference, May 20–22 in Vancouver, WA!

Join us for a powerful lineup of education, inspiration, and practical takeaways including these standout Friday, May 22 sessions:

Featured Panel Session | 9:00–10:00 AM
What Gets Measured Gets Managed: The KPIs That Define High-Performing Healthcare Practices
In today’s complex healthcare environment, the right KPIs can make all the difference. This interactive panel will explore the top metrics every practice should track, how to build dashboards that drive action, and how AI-powered analytics are transforming performance management.

Closing Keynote | 10:15–11:15 AM
Flip Your Script. Reimagine What’s Possible
with Kelly Swanson, Award-Winning Storyteller & Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker
Get ready to laugh, reflect, and leave inspired. Kelly’s high-energy closing keynote will challenge attendees to rethink limiting beliefs, rewrite their personal narrative, and step into greater confidence, purpose, and possibility.

⏳ Register by April 1 to lock in early bird savings.
Don’t wait the best rate disappears soon! Register here: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34475

We respect your inbox, which is why we publish a comprehensive monthly member newsletter. Our goal is to keep you connec...
03/27/2026

We respect your inbox, which is why we publish a comprehensive monthly member newsletter. Our goal is to keep you connected to the events, resources, and benefits of your professional association—without flooding your email every day. We encourage you to take a look at everything available to you over the next two months! https://www.thewshla.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=8169&pk_association_webpage=26288

Important Member Reminder: Be sure to save the date and get registered for our Annual Conference coming up in May! WSHLA members can save $150 by using your priority discount code - read the newsletter for more details!

Don’t miss out on the 22nd Annual Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference, May 20-22, 2026 in Vancouver, Washing...
03/25/2026

Don’t miss out on the 22nd Annual Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference, May 20-22, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington!

We have just a few exhibit spaces left, and our discounted hotel room block is already 70% filled—with two months to go. Don’t wait—secure your exhibit space, registration, and discounted hotel room in our block today before it’s too late! https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_home.cfm

The Oregon Healthcare Leaders and Washington State Healthcare Leaders Associations each boast over 50 years of supporting the medical management community in the Northwest, along with 22 years of hosting this premier event for their members.

Join us for another unforgettable conference filled with connection, education, and opportunity—reserve your spot today!

Free education + networking opportunity happening tomorrow at 12:00 PM (PT)! Join WSHLA’s Tuesday Timely Topics for an i...
03/23/2026

Free education + networking opportunity happening tomorrow at 12:00 PM (PT)! Join WSHLA’s Tuesday Timely Topics for an interactive virtual session designed for healthcare leaders looking to strengthen their compliance programs.

This session is free—but registration is required to attend: https://www.thewshla.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=8133&pk_association_webpage=26485

📌 Topic: Where to Start Today to Implement an Effective Compliance Program at Your Practice - Navigating today’s complex regulatory landscape isn’t easy—but this session will break down the Office of Inspector General’s seven key elements of an effective compliance program and show you how to apply them in real-world settings.

What you’ll gain:
• Practical steps to build and implement a compliance program
• Clear understanding of the OIG’s 7 elements
• Tools to maintain ongoing compliance in your organization

Leadership under pressure? This keynote is for you.In today’s fast-paced world, leadership can feel a lot like bull ridi...
03/19/2026

Leadership under pressure? This keynote is for you.

In today’s fast-paced world, leadership can feel a lot like bull riding: intense, unpredictable, and demanding your full focus. In this powerful and highly interactive session, Dallin Cooper will help attendees explore the critical line between healthy perseverance and burnout.

Based on his book "Get On The Bull", this session will equip leaders with practical tools to navigate uncertainty, manage overwhelm, and lead with greater resilience, purpose, and authenticity.

Attendees will walk away with:
- A better understanding of the difference between grit and burnout
- Practical strategies to handle stress and uncertainty
- Tools to help both leaders and teams thrive under pressure
- Actionable ways to stop feeling constantly exhausted and overwhelmed

BONUS FOR ATTENDEES: All participants will receive a complimentary copy of "Get On The Bull" and will have the opportunity to have it signed by Dallin after the session.

Don’t wait — early bird conference pricing ends April 1! Register now to secure your spot and take advantage of the best available rate before prices increase. Register here: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=7342&pk_association_webpage=14627

Extending a special thank you to The Partners Group for sponsorship support of the PNW Medical Management Conference!The...
03/13/2026

Extending a special thank you to The Partners Group for sponsorship support of the PNW Medical Management Conference!

The Partners Group serves over 25,000 physicians, 300 clinics, and more than 70 hospitals. As the region’s largest insurance and financial services consultant for the healthcare community, providers and practices trust TPG to protect, save, and grow their wealth. Learn more: https://www.thepartnersgroup.com/

Haven't registered for the conference yet? It’s not too late to join us, register today: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34475

Join us for a hands-on preconference session at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference!  Establishing a Pay...
03/11/2026

Join us for a hands-on preconference session at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference!

Establishing a Payer Contract Monitoring and Evaluation Process

Payer contracts are one of the biggest drivers of practice revenue, but many organizations lack the tools to fully understand how their contracts perform. In this practical session, Nate Moore, CPA, MBA of Moore Solutions, will walk participants through building simple Excel-based tools to analyze reimbursement data, compare payer rates, and model contract scenarios, so you can enter negotiations with clear, data-driven insights.

Preconference Session
Wednesday, May 20
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM (3.0 CE hours)

This is an interactive session—participants should bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel installed.

Registration Options
• Add this preconference session to your conference registration for just $65
• Or register for the May 20 one-day experience (this preconference + all activities on the May 20 conference agenda) for $189

Register here by April 1st to secure early bird rates: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34475

🌟 Welcome to Our New Members! 🌟Please join us in welcoming our newest members to The Washington State Healthcare Leaders...
03/10/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our New Members! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to The Washington State Healthcare Leaders Association!
-Benjamin Schmauder – Student
-Nora Snowden – Quest Diagnostics

We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community of healthcare leaders across Washington State. Your voice, ideas, and expertise make us stronger!

🔗 Learn more about how you can get involved at https://www.thewshla.org/

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