Washington State Healthcare Leaders Association

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

🚨 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!

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

Extending a special thank you to Physicians Insurance for sponsorship support of the PNW Medical Management Conference!T...
03/07/2026

Extending a special thank you to Physicians Insurance for sponsorship support of the PNW Medical Management Conference!

The premier provider of medical professional liability insurance for physicians and clinics in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Learn more: https://www.phyins.com/

Register by April 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing! https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/

We’re excited to share that our Opening Keynote Speaker for the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference will be ...
03/05/2026

We’re excited to share that our Opening Keynote Speaker for the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference will be Suzanne Joy, Director, Federal Affairs at the American Medical Association.

Our agenda is coming together, and the excitement is building as we count down to the conference!

Now is the perfect time to secure your spot. Early bird pricing is available through April 1, giving you the opportunity to register at the lowest rate.

Be sure to register before April 1 to take advantage of the savings. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register Here: https://www.pnwhealthcareleadersconf.com/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=34475

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