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WSMA Annual Meeting

Welcome to the event page for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates, Sept. 26-27 at the Historic Davenport in Spokane. For information about the makeup of the House of Delegates, visit our House of Delegates page.

The WSMA Annual Meeting is the WSMA's premier policymaking event, when the voting members of the WSMA House of Delegates gather to debate and determine policy for the association, elect officers, and network with colleagues. All are welcome to attend the WSMA Annual Meeting and take advantage of the educational offerings, network, and learn more about the association.

Call for Resolution Submissions for the WSMA 2026 House of Delegates!

Starting in 2026, WSMA delegates are required to submit resolutions via an online form, which will modernize and streamline resolution intake. Use the WSMA Resolution Submittal Form to submit a resolution for the 2026 House of Delegates meeting. Read more about these changes here. Learn more about resolutions here.

Important Dates and Information for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates

Early 2026

The WSMA Resolution Submittal Form goes live.

Summer 2026

Resolutions will begin appearing in the virtual reference committees to facilitate debate, discussion, and suggested amendments.

Aug. 27

Per the WSMA bylaws, Aug. 27 is the final deadline for receipt of on-time resolutions. The WSMA will send a confirmation email upon receipt of the submission. Resolutions must be submitted and approved by WSMA prior to the Aug. 27 on-time submission deadline to be considered on time. No resolution edits/corrections/additions to previously accepted resolutions will be permitted after Aug. 27.

All resolution submissions approved for acceptance by the on-time deadline will be posted to the virtual reference committee for review and comment.

Resolutions received after the deadline will not be posted in the virtual reference committees but will be distributed on Saturday morning of the House of Delegates. They will require consent of two-thirds of the House at opening session to be considered.

Sept. 4

The delegate handbook will be available for download on the WSMA website.

Sept. 11

Virtual reference committees will close at noon. Resolution authors will be given an additional 24 hours until noon on Sept. 12 to address issues raised.

Sept. 18

Preliminary reference committee reports posted to the WSMA website, virtual reference committees, and distributed via email.

Sept. 26-27

2026 WSMA Annual Meeting at the Historic Davenport in Spokane.

About the WSMA Annual Meeting

All legislative power of the WSMA is vested in the House of Delegates. The House of Delegates meets once a year, typically in September or October, to set policy for the association and elect officers. The House may also be called into special session at any time by the WSMA president on the written request of 15 members of the House.

All business of the House of Delegates is conducted according to parliamentary procedures as outlined in "The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure." The speaker of the House serves as parliamentarian. The speaker of the House is Matthew Grierson, MD, of Seattle. The vice speaker of the House is Ray Hsiao, MD, of Seattle.

How the House of Delegates operates

The House convenes its opening session on Saturday morning of the WSMA Annual Meeting. At this time, guests are invited to speak to the delegates and all reports and resolutions (policy proposals similar to legislation) are referred to reference committees.

Following the opening session, the reference committees commence. Reference committees, similar to legislative committees, allow for debate and refinement of resolutions. All WSMA members are invited to testify on resolutions during the reference committee sessions. The work of each reference committee is guided by a three-person team of WSMA members familiar with the House of Delegates and two WSMA staff members. Nonmembers may attend and testify during the reference committee at the invitation of the committee chair.

The House convenes a closing session on Sunday morning. The reference committees present their reports for consideration by the House on Sunday and the House proceeds to act on the items of business.

Learn more about the House of Delegates and policymaking at the WSMA

Learn more about the House of Delegates.

Learn more about the role of a delegate.

Learn more about resolutions and how they help create and guide WSMA policy.

Learn more about WSMA's virtual reference committees.

Disclaimer

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Food Security Takes Center Stage: New WSMA Partnership, Webinars, Resources, More

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<div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-sm-5 pull-right" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/Newsletters/MembershipMemo/2026/may/Hands-holding-tomatoes-645x425px.jpg" class="pull-right" alt="Image of two pairs of hands holding bowl of tomatoes" /></div> <h5>May 8, 2026</h5> <h2>Food Security Takes Center Stage: New WSMA Partnership, Webinars, Resources, More</h2> <p> Through a new grant-driven initiative, the WSMA Foundation is offering resources related to screening for nutrition-related social drivers of health for primary care offices and hosting a webinar series focusing on different aspects of nutrition access and social need.</p> <p> <strong>Take our 1-minute needs assessment survey</strong> <br /> Spare just a moment to take a brief survey on current practices and needs related to screening and addressing social determinants of health, with a focus on food access, to help inform our work. <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=CgN5_wMfNU66xEvN3PBcAIykZJcvBX5FvDCpb_M6NjJUQUNCOTVZMVRQU1E4OVZYQUxSVU4zQzMwNC4u&amp;route=shorturl">Take the survey</a>. </p> <p> <strong>Incorporating food security screening into your practice workflow</strong> <br /> The WSMA has partnered with <a href="https://helpmegrowwa.org">Help Me Grow WA</a> to support primary care practices with food security screening. <a href="https://helpmegrowwa.org">Help Me Grow WA</a> provides no-cost resource navigation to all families and caregivers in Washington state. Help Me Grow can support adopting workflows within organizations to screen for and connect families to state and local food resources. Help Me Grow can also explore a comprehensive approach to addressing social needs, including food, health care, child development, and family stability. </p> <p> Anyone interested in incorporating <a href="https://helpmegrowwa.org">Help Me Grow WA</a> resources into their workflow can email WSMA Associate Director of Quality and Leadership Programs Monica Salgaonkar at <a href="mailto:monica@wsma.org">monica@wsma.org</a>. </p> <p> <strong>New webinar series: Beyond the Exam Room: Physician-Led Approaches to Food Access and Social Needs</strong> <br /> The WSMA Foundation is pleased to announce a new monthly webinar series dedicated to practical conversations and tools on food security screening and other social determinants of health. The webinars will take place on the second Monday of every month from noon-1 p.m. starting in June and running through October 2026. Details and registration will be available soon. For now, save the dates! </p> </div>

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Measles Webinars: Two Sessions on Spread and Immunization, Transmission and Prevention

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<div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-sm-5 pull-right" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/Newsletters/MembershipMemo/2026/may/Measles-particle-cdc-bkc-m0iZ4Sk-unsplash-for-web.jpg" class="pull-right" alt="Image of digital model of measles particle" /></div> <h5>May 8, 2026</h5> <h2>Measles Webinars: Two Sessions on Spread and Immunization, Transmission and Prevention</h2> <p> To help address the emerging public health crisis in Washington state, the WSMA is collaborating with the Washington State Department of Health to bring WSMA members the latest in immunology and epidemiology with the current measles outbreak. Registration is now available for two sessions: </p> <p> <strong>Measles Spread and Immunization</strong> <br /> Friday, June 26, noon-1 p.m. </p> <p> Washington State Health Officer Tao Kwan-Gett, MD, will discuss why greater measles vaccine coverage in adults is urgently needed in Washington state, and strategies that health professionals and organizations can implement to increase uptake of MMR and other immunizations. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3U9pyK6SBmVuMCqPp7GIQ#/registration">Register online</a>. </p> <p> <strong>Measles Transmission and Prevention</strong> <br /> Friday, Aug. 7, noon-1 p.m. </p> <p> Public Health-Seattle and King County's Eric Chow, MD, will describe current epidemiology of measles in the United States and implications for Washington State, including transmission dynamics, clinical presentations, and considerations for patient management. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nYxlIIl9QqG6xqeAOHLrlw#/registration">Register online</a>. </p> <p> These activities have been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em><sup>TM</sup>. </p> </div>

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Prepare Now for Changes Coming to Apple Health (Medicaid)

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<div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-sm-5 pull-right" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/Newsletters/MembershipMemo/2026/may/iStock-1442379947-for-web-645x425px.jpg" class="pull-right" alt="Image of mother and child patient revewing ipad with physician" /></div> <h5>May 8, 2026</h5> <h2>Prepare Now for Changes Coming to Apple Health (Medicaid)</h2> <p> Since the passage of H.R. 1, federal legislation making sweeping changes to the Medicaid program, the WSMA has been meeting with state health care leaders to strategize on how to mitigate the challenges ahead for the physician community. Recently, the Washington State Health Care Authority announced a series of information sessions on the changes coming to the state's Medicaid program, Apple Health, as well as new resources to help patients and health care professionals prepare. These webinars and resources offer abundant opportunities for WSMA members to plug in to and help support the work underway. </p> <p> <strong>Information for health professionals</strong> <br /> For a quick review of the timeline, the Health Care Authority offers <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/apple-health-medicaid/hr-1-impacts">a webpage with information on H.R. 1 implementation for health professionals</a>, policymakers, and other stakeholders. </p> <p> <strong>Information for patients</strong> <br /> Apple Health clients may review the <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/node/36405">changes coming to Apple Health</a> webpage to learn how H.R. 1 may impact their coverage. </p> <p> <strong>H.R. 1 impacts series for professionals</strong> <br /> To learn more about H.R. 1 and its impact on Apple Health, join us for the following stakeholder webinars. </p> <ol> <li>Session 1 | <a href="https://youtu.be/tBSDd3Jlu78">View the webinar</a> | <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/free-or-low-cost/hr1-impacts-webinar-series-1.pdf">Presentation slides</a> | <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/hr1-frequently-asked-questions.pdf">Session 1 webinar FAQ</a></li> <li>Session 2 | June 4 at 10 a.m. (registration to come - save the date)</li> <li>Session 3 | Sept. 3 at 10 a.m.</li> <li>Session 4 | Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.</li> </ol> <p> <strong>Apple Health Community Connectors - H.R. 1 ambassador program</strong> <br /> The Health Care Authority provides guidance and training resources for any member of the public who will assist clients in navigating the changes coming to Apple Health. Learn more about <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/supporting-clients-changes-apple-health">becoming an Apple Health Community Connector</a>. </p> <p> <strong>Stay tuned: More to come</strong> To provide WSMA members an opportunity to provide meaningful feedback and direction on implementation, the WSMA will collaborate with HCA on a webinar for members that provides an overview of the H.R. 1 changes that are coming in 2027 and beyond and a Q&amp;A about those changes. Details to come. </p> </div>

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WSMA Annual Meeting

Call for Resolution Submissions for the WSMA 2026 House of Delegates!

Important Dates and Information for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates

Early 2026

Summer 2026

Aug. 27

Sept. 4

Sept. 11

Sept. 18

Sept. 26-27

About the WSMA Annual Meeting

How the House of Delegates operates

Learn more about the House of Delegates and policymaking at the WSMA

Disclaimer

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