Senate Health panel hears Ryan Moran and Dennis Worsham; both reported out with confirmation recommendations

Feb 3, 2026

The Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee held confirmation hearings Feb. 3 for Ryan Moran, nominated as director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, and Dennis Worsham, nominated as Secretary of Health. Both nominees described priorities for coverage, behavioral health and rebuilding public trust; the committee reported both appointments with recommendations for confirmation.

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The Washington State Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee on Feb. 3 heard public confirmation testimony from Ryan Moran, governor’s nominee for director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, and Dennis Worsham, nominee for secretary of the Department of Health. After questioning, the committee reported both appointments with recommendations that they be confirmed subject to signatures.

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