Nov 20, 2018 –
In this issue: In this issue: Resources and guidance on new state opioid prescribing rules, Medicare preventive and wellness visits, Healthier Washington's pay-for-performance metrics and much more.
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Nov 19, 2018 –
By standing together, the members of the WSMA have already affected notable change. Read on to learn how we impacted medicine in 2017. With your help, we’ll do even more in 2018!
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Nov 19, 2018 –
Through our Association Management Services, the WSMA can provide medical organizations of all sizes (state and regional) with a professional and affordable solution to their management and administrative needs.
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Nov 19, 2018 –
Drop the Pre-Op campaign promotes Choosing Wisely® recommendations for physicians
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Nov 19, 2018 –
Difficult news that must be delivered
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Nov 16, 2018 –
Physician credentialing—the process of evaluating the qualifications and practice history of a physician—can sometimes take as long as six months, sidelining and frustrating physicians, and creating barriers to patient care.
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Nov 16, 2018 –
In January 2018, new state rules went into effect which attempt to ease the administrative burdens faced by physicians and practice staff making a good-faith effort to meet the numerous requirements of prior authorization programs used by Washington
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Nov 15, 2018 –
All legislative power of the WSMA is vested in the approximately 200 voting members of the WSMA House of Delegates.
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Nov 13, 2018 –
Three steps to implement a diabetes prevention strategy for patients
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Nov 12, 2018 –
Patients in parts of Washington seeking care from specialists can face months-long waits for appointments and long drives. The latest estimates show dire shortages in many specialties and some are on track to get much worse in the coming decades.
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Nov 8, 2018 –
The WSMA holds three key annual events, open to members and non-members—the Legislative Summit in January/February, the highly-acclaimed Leadership Development Conference in the spring and the WSMA Annual Meeting in the fall.
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Nov 8, 2018 –
The WSMA's virtual reference committees and general discussion forum give members an opportunity to discuss topics of interest, develop policy ideas and provide feedback on proposed policy prior to the WSMA Annual Meeting.
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Nov 8, 2018 –
Help guide the direction of the WSMA and raise awareness of issues of importance to the practice of medicine in Washington by authoring a resolution.
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