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Let’s Talk About Debt: When It Helps You Build Wealth and When It Holds You Back
October 9, 2026
Learn how physicians can distinguish productive from restrictive debt and balance debt repayment with investing for long-term financial health.
Washington DOH Updates Lead Testing Guidance for Children: What Physician and Teams Need to Know
October 9, 2026
Washington DOH updates lead testing guidance for children, including new action levels, Medicaid testing requirements and resources for physicians.
Washington DOH Releases 2026-27 Immunization Schedules for Children and Adults
October 9, 2026
Washington DOH releases 2026-27 immunization schedules, with updated guidance on COVID-19, RSV, flu and meningococcal vaccines.
Spokane Internal Medicine Physician Matt Hollon, MD, Inaugurated as 2026-2027 WSMA President
October 9, 2026
Meet WSMA’s 2026-2027 officers and board members, including new President Matt Hollon, MD, elected at the WSMA House of Delegates annual meeting.
WSMA House of Delegates Opposes I-645, Washington’s Millionaires Tax Repeal
October 9, 2026
WSMA House of Delegates opposes I-645, supporting the No on 645 campaign and health care investments funded by Washington’s millionaires’ tax.
2026 WSMA House of Delegates Sets Policy on AI, Prior Authorization, Primary Care Access
October 2, 2026
WSMA House of Delegates debates 60+ resolutions and sets policy on AI, prior authorization, primary care access and liability reform.
Hope, Trust, and the Future of Medicine
September 30, 2026
2026-2027 WSMA President Matt Hollon, MD, MPH, MACP, shares a message of hope, trust, joy, and stewardship in his inaugural address on the future of medicine.
Spokane Internal Medicine Physician Inaugurated as 2026-2027 WSMA President
September 28, 2026
Matt Hollon, MD, MPH, MACP, was inaugurated as 2026-2027 WSMA president at the association’s annual House of Delegates meeting.
2026 WSMA Apple Awards Recognize Member Physicians, Kaiser Permanente Washington for Service to Patients and Profession
September 28, 2026
WSMA’s 2026 Apple Awards honor three physicians and Kaiser Permanente Washington for advocacy, patient safety, and service to patients.
WSMA Names Representative Dan Bronoske 2026 Legislator of the Year
September 28, 2026
Rep. Dan Bronoske is named WSMA’s 2026 Legislator of the Year for his leadership on health care policy and public health.
Register Today for WSMA’s Award-Winning Medical Student and Resident Advocacy Program
September 18, 2026
Medical students and residents can register for WSMA’s free certificate program to learn about health policy, legislation, and physician advocacy.
WAMPAC Raffle: Star Wars vs. Star Trek Showdown at the WSMA Annual Meeting
September 18, 2026
Enter the WAMPAC Star Wars vs. Star Trek raffle at the 2026 WSMA Annual Meeting and support WSMA’s nonpartisan political advocacy in Washington.
HCA Outlines Medical Frailty Exemption for Medicaid Work Requirements
September 18, 2026
Washington HCA outlines its approach to the medical frailty exemption under new Medicaid work requirements, including claims-based eligibility screening.
2026 WSMA House of Delegates: Preliminary Reference Committee Reports Available
September 18, 2026
Review the 2026 WSMA preliminary Reference Committee B and C reports and learn what delegates can expect at the Annual Meeting.
WSMA Raises Concerns Over Proposal to Apply Charity Care to Physicians
September 18, 2026
WSMA raises concerns over a proposal to extend charity care requirements to physicians, citing access, legal, and practice-operation concerns.
WSMA CME Program Wins Accreditation with Commendation from ACCME
September 11, 2026
WSMA’s CME program earns ACCME accreditation with commendation, recognizing its impact on physicians, patients, and public health.
You’re Invited: Come See Vinay Gupta, MD, at the Historic Davenport and Earn CME
September 11, 2026
Join Vinay Gupta, MD, at the 2026 WSMA Annual Meeting for a free CME presentation on health care innovation, AI, leadership and advocacy.
New WSMA Social Media Series Introduces “5 Things” Measles Video
September 11, 2026
The WSMA launches a new measles video featuring Eric Chow, MD, to promote trusted, evidence-based health information on social media.
AI-Driven Health Misinformation: What Physicians Need to Know About Deepfakes and Patient Care
September 11, 2026
AI-driven health misinformation is affecting patient care and trust. Learn what physicians need to know about deepfakes and online health claims.
Washington Medicaid Under H.R. 1: Preparing for Apple Health Coverage Changes
September 11, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to mitigate the effects of federal H.R. 1 on Apple Health coverage, as the state prepares for eligibility changes.
Urgent: Take Action Now on 3 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Priorities
September 4, 2026
Take action on three Medicare physician payment priorities, including the CMS modifier-25 proposal and legislation to improve payment stability.