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HB 1567

Concerning licensure of health care administrators.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Berry and 22 co-sponsors

HB 1567 requires state licensure for health care administrators in Washington, establishing regulatory standards and accountability for those managing health care facilities.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · HB 1567

Legislative bill overview

HB 1567 establishes licensure requirements for health care administrators in Washington State. The bill creates a regulatory framework governing who can hold administrative positions in health care facilities and what qualifications or credentials they must maintain. This represents a significant shift from the current system where many health care administrator roles lack state-level licensure requirements.

Why is this important

Health care administrators directly influence patient safety, organizational compliance, and quality of care through their management decisions. Licensure creates standardized qualifications, accountability mechanisms, and professional standards that could improve oversight of the health care system. However, it also has cost and access implications for health care facilities, particularly smaller or rural providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and exemptions: Disagreement over which facilities and administrator roles should be covered (hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, private practices, etc.) and whether certain positions should be exempt
  • Implementation costs and timeline: Concerns from health care providers about compliance expenses, training requirements for existing administrators, and whether current staff would be grandfathered in
  • Regulatory burden vs. patient protection: Debate between those viewing licensure as necessary oversight versus those concerned it creates bureaucratic obstacles and raises operational costs that could affect care access or insurance premiums

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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