Charting the Future of AI
In medicine, the promise of artificial intelligence is rapidly unfolding,
including offering greater efficiency in workflow and clinical
documentation within electronic medical records and returning more time to
physicians for their patients. For physicians who were around when EMRs
were instituted, that promise sounds familiar—and not entirely reassuring.
In the July/August 2025 issue of WSMA Reports, feature writer JohnGallagher talks with physician leaders who are at the forefront of systemadoption of new AI ambient scribe tools to explore what they’re seeing in
their settings, and shares the perspectives of practicing physicians
who’ve already incorporated—or have considered incorporating—the tools
into their daily practice.
Elsewhere, feature writer Rita Colorito honors the passing of Universityof Washington professor emeritus King Holmes, MD, recognized worldwide as
the “father of STI research, ” by conducting a routine checkup on
Washington state’s battle against sexually transmitted infections.
Featuring conversations with WSMA members and experts in the field of
sexual health, public health, and immunology, Rita’s story will bring you
up to date on current best practices for screening—and advocating—for
sexual and community health.
From our trusted partners at Physicians Insurance, clinical riskconsultant Heather Edwards reflects on the repercussions of the ChangeHealthcare ransomware attack in 2024 and offers guidance for your practice
setting on responding to cybersecurity events— more and more a feature of
our modern era rather than a bug.
Elsewhere in the magazine:
- Member spotlight on Kim Emery, PA-C.
- 2025 Leadership Development Conference: A story in pictures.
- By the numbers: Virtual triage AI and care referrals.
- An open letter and call to action from John Vassall, MD.
- And much more.
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