CEO Rounds
Medicare Physician Payment Reform: What Physicians Need to Know and How to Take Action
August 28, 2026
Learn how physicians can advocate for Medicare payment reform, support key legislation, and oppose CMS payment cuts for modifier -25 services.
AI Tipping Point, Legal Updates, and More: 5 Things to Know This Week
July 24, 2026
Read five key WSMA updates on AI in healthcare, MultiPlan litigation, legal advocacy, House of Delegates, and WAMPAC opportunities.
Medicare’s WISeR Pilot Program: The Camel’s Nose?
June 26, 2026
WSMA warns that Medicare’s WISeR pilot could expand prior authorization, increasing administrative burdens and delaying patient care.
Member Feedback and Engagement Drive Our Work. Here Are Two Opportunities.
May 22, 2026
WSMA urges member feedback and delegate participation to shape policy, strengthen advocacy, and improve support for physicians.
Your Opportunity to Influence the Physician Profession and Patient Care
April 24, 2026
WSMA CEO Jennifer Hanscom urges members to take on leadership roles that shape the future of the physician profession and patient care in Washington.
Legal Victory Strengthens Critical Safeguard for Physician Practice
March 27, 2026
WSMA CEO Jennifer Hanscom highlights how WSMA’s legal advocacy work—often conducted behind the scenes—protects physicians and the practice of medicine.
Legislative Budget Proposals Released: What They Mean for Health Care
February 24, 2026
WA legislative budgets preserve Medicaid access and public health funding, but raise concerns over therapy cuts and DOH account diversions.
Physician Advocacy: Four Things to Know This Week
January 23, 2026
WSMA updates physicians on state budget advocacy, federal telehealth policy, immigrant care access, and upcoming member events and conferences.
Gov. Ferguson Releases Budget Proposal, Announces Support for State Income Tax
December 26, 2025
Gov. Ferguson proposes cuts and fund transfers to address a $2.3B deficit, while announcing support for a 9.9% millionaires’ income tax.
Welcoming a New CEO and President at Physicians Insurance
October 16, 2025
WSMA CEO Jennifer Hanscom welcomes new leadership at Physicians Insurance, including its first physician CEO David Carlson, DO, and a new board president.
Rebuilding a Brighter Future for Medicine
September 24, 2025
WSMA urges Congress to renew premium tax credits before Dec. 31 expiration, protecting coverage for 216,000 Washingtonians facing steep rate hikes.
Action Needed to Preserve Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
August 22, 2025
WSMA urges Congress to renew expiring premium tax credits by Dec. 31 to protect health coverage for 216,000 Washingtonians facing 21% rate hikes.
Two Legal Actions of Note and Two Ways You Can Get Involved
July 25, 2025
WSMA CEO Jennifer Hanscom outlines two active legal efforts—including the federal health data lawsuit—and explains how members can participate.
Talk and Action on Prior Authorization
June 27, 2025
CEO Jennifer Hanscom weighs in on the insurance industry’s prior authorization ‘commitments’ and why real reform will require more than announcements.