Healthcare Industry Sector - Seattle Metro Chamber

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber works to support health care in our region as a key building block of the economy.

We recognize the unique needs and issues faced by our distinct industries, and we work to provide events and advocacy that serves them best. Find news, advocacy work and events tailored just for health care below.

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[Joint Statement] Latest Proposal Banks on Unpredictable Tax Revenues to Solve Certain Budget Deficit

Mar 26, 2025 | Press Room

Joint Statement In response to an operating budget proposal by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair on March 24, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this...

How WA Tax Proposals Will Impact Your Business

Mar 24, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy

Despite a decade of increasing state revenue, overspending by state officials has left us with a projected $15 billion budget deficit over the next four years. This deficit is not due to a recession, as it was in 2009; it is also not due to declining revenues. It is...

New Taxes Proposed – Forecast Predicts Lower Revenues | Legislative Report

Mar 24, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy

Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The legislature now has less than 40 days remaining in the 2025 session. Bills must now move forward in the opposite chamber, progressing through policy and fiscal committees. The opposite house policy cutoff is next week, and...

From the CEO | My Takeaways From Our Delegation to Vancouver, B.C.

Mar 21, 2025 | Press Room

Sometimes things just happen for a reason. When we began planning a Pacific Northwest Study Mission to Vancouver, British Columbia last fall, there was no way to predict the trip would happen during an unprecedented time in the U.S.-Canada relationship. We chose...

Joint Statement: Senate Democrats Revenue Package, March 20

Mar 20, 2025 | Press Room

In response to a revenue package put forward by Democratic leadership in the Washington State Senate March 20, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this joint...