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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.
H.R. 1 Medicaid Changes: What the Washington Physician Community Needs to Know
September 4, 2026
Learn how H.R. 1 Medicaid changes will affect Washington patients and practices, including eligibility, work requirements, renewals, and provider revalidation.
Review and Testify on WSMA Resolutions by Sept. 11 Ahead of 2026 Annual Meeting
September 4, 2026
Review WSMA resolutions and submit testimony by Sept. 11 to help shape policy for Washington physicians and patients ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Act by Sept. 8: Proposed DOH Rule Would Impose Charity Care Requirements on Physician Groups
September 4, 2026
Act by Sept. 8: Urge the Washington Department of Health to reconsider proposed charity care requirements for physician groups.
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.
Member Spotlight on Elizabeth Wako, MD, MBA
September 1, 2026
Elizabeth Wako, MD, MBA, shares leadership lessons and perspectives on healthcare access, workforce challenges, and advocacy.
Doctors Making a Difference: Daniel Low, MD
September 1, 2026
Daniel Low, MD, discusses physician advocacy, health equity, workforce diversity, mentorship, and policy solutions to improve community health.
Vinay Gupta, MD, to Keynote 2026 WSMA Annual Meeting on AI and Physician Leadership
August 20, 2026
Vinay Gupta, MD, will keynote the 2026 WSMA Annual Meeting on AI, the future of medicine, physician leadership, and earning CME credit.
Washington Health Policy Leaders to Speak at WAMPAC Luncheon
August 20, 2026
Hear Washington health policy leaders discuss what’s next for health care policy at the WAMPAC Luncheon during the WSMA Annual Meeting.
New to House of Delegates Policymaking? Video Provides Info on How Ideas Become WSMA Policy
August 20, 2026
Learn how the WSMA House of Delegates turns physician ideas into policy, from writing resolutions and testimony to debate and final approval.
Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Remain Unchanged
August 14, 2026
Washington’s childhood vaccine recommendations remain unchanged, reaffirming evidence-based guidance from the Washington Department of Health and West Coast Health Alliance.
High Income Does Not Guarantee Financial Security
August 14, 2026
High income does not guarantee financial security. Learn how lifestyle creep, debt and spending habits can undermine savings and long-term financial goals.
Register Today for Future Physician Scholarship Fundraising Gala
August 14, 2026
Join WSMA’s Sept. 26 gala in Spokane to support Future Physician Scholarships and the Foundation’s Scholarship and Diversity Advancement Fund.
Call for Feedback: Resolutions Now Available in Virtual Reference Committee
August 14, 2026
WSMA members can review and comment on resolutions in the Virtual Reference Committee ahead of the 2026 House of Delegates Annual Meeting.
Extensions for Rural Health Grant Funding Opportunities
August 14, 2026
Rural health grant application deadlines have been extended due to wildfires, including funding for technology, opioid treatment and rural hospitals.
AI in Healthcare: What Physicians Need to Know About Clinical Care, Patients, and Health Systems
August 14, 2026
Physician leaders discuss AI’s role in clinical care, health systems, and patient interactions, including risks from AI chatbots and Washington policy.
How Baby Bonds Could Help Close Washington’s Racial Wealth and Health Gaps
August 14, 2026
A new white paper explores how Baby Bonds could reduce Washington’s racial wealth gap and improve health outcomes through early wealth-building.
Washington Primary Election Results: Implications for Healthcare and the Legislature
August 14, 2026
Washington primary results clarify the November landscape and potential shifts in legislative power that could affect health care policy.
WSMA Launches Social Media Series to Provide Trusted Health Information
August 14, 2026
WSMA launches social media shorts offering timely, evidence-based health information on topics including wildfire smoke and vaccines.
Washington Court Rules Ambient AI Recordings Are Exempt From Patient Record Disclosure
August 14, 2026
Washington court rules ambient AI recordings used for clinical documentation are exempt from patient record disclosure under state law.
Update: Wildfire Emergency, Recovery Resources, Smoke Safety, and How to Help
August 13, 2026
Find resources, smoke safety tips, donation opportunities, and ways healthcare professionals can help recovery from the Spokane wildfires.