Why It Matters
Whidbey Health (Coupeville, Wash.) has signed Johnston Group to lobby for it, according to a new client registration signed Nov. 6. The lobbying registration puts the Coupeville, Wash., health system on record seeking higher payment for rural labor and delivery services tied to a military population.
The filing lists one issue area, Health Issues (HCR). Its stated topic is "Increased reimbursements or payment for rural labor and delivery services benefitting a military population." Its filing amount is $0, and it lists no bills.
The filing lists one lobbyist, Jake Johnston, with the covered position "President."
Broader Context
The Whidbey News-Times reported July 31 that WhidbeyHealth received a statewide Washington State Hospital Association Rural Quality Every Day Extraordinary Award for a maternity-care program meant to improve communication between patients and staff during labor and delivery, according to the newspaper's report.
Competitive Landscape
WhidbeyHealth's website describes its medical center as a licensed, DNV-certified Critical Access Hospital.
Johnston Group also signed Ferry County (Wash.) Health on Sept. 16 on the same two issue areas, according to its filing.
Separately, Unicycive Therapeutics Inc. hired KPM Group DC LLC on Nov. 6 to lobby on health issues (HCR), according to its filing.
The Bottom Line
The registration adds a narrowly defined payment request to Johnston Group's roster of Washington state health clients. Whidbey Health now has a registered lobbyist on rural maternity reimbursement.
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