We learned at the April LIHD board meeting that, along with a number of other federally-funded institutions, state and federal funding impacts have resulted in UW Medicine facing unprecedented challenges. As the organization works through…
Apr 1 2025 OLYMPIA — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for…
At the March 26, 2025, Board Meeting, the Lopez Island Health District (LIHD) Board expressed its full support for the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure. This important vote is…
UW Medicine has shared that the federal government has extended the Medicare Telehealth waiver until September 30, 2025, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to continue accessing Telehealth services. This is great news for now!
We have successfully completed our 3-year annual audit, and we passed with flying colors! The auditors chose to do a risk assessment for the years 2021-2023, examining areas representing the highest risk of fraud, loss,…
There is a UW Medicine-wide planning effort for impending expiration of Medicare coverage for telehealth on 3/31/25 (unless Congress acts). LIHD is working with the UW to stay updated on any changes, which we’ll share with…
