Washington State Hospital Association
Hospitals and Health CareWashington, United States51-200 Employees
The Washington State Hospital Association is a membership organization in the hospitals and health care sector, based in Seattle, Washington. It represents community hospitals, health systems, and other health-related organizations, providing services such as issues management, analysis, information, and advocacy to support member needs. The association launched the Patient Safety program in 2005 to promote the adoption of evidence-based protocols that have been shown to save lives. Through these activities, WSHA aims to influence the delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability, and continuity of health care for people across Washington. WSHA's work centers on improving health outcomes for statewide communities by engaging in matters affecting care delivery and coordination. The organization maintains an active presence in industry events and policy discussions, as evidenced by its participation in 2025 Rural Hospital events, including leadership conferences and awards. Reports from 2025 also indicate leadership transitions at the board level. Based in Seattle, WSHA serves as a professional umbrella for its member hospitals and health organizations throughout Washington.