Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)

Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Nearly 13,000 physicians, physician assistants, and medical students working to make Washington the best place to practice medicine and to receive care.

Managing disagreements and tough conversations is an inevitable part of being a leader, but what if you could learn to d...
02/20/2026

Managing disagreements and tough conversations is an inevitable part of being a leader, but what if you could learn to disagree better? We're excited to have Heather Sulejman, co-founder of Disagreeing Better, as part of this year's Leadership Development Conference, where she'll talk about approaching fraught issues with patients and colleagues and what techniques may foster openness to discussion, paving the way to productive conversations.

Join us May 15-16 in Chelan to hear from Heather along with the rest of our excellent lineup of speakers! Register at wsma.org/LDC.

A new ethics paper from Annals of Internal Medicine says the term "provider" should not be used to describe physicians, ...
02/18/2026

A new ethics paper from Annals of Internal Medicine says the term "provider" should not be used to describe physicians, and using the blanket term undermines physicians’ ethical responsibility, clinical integrity, and professionalism: https://bit.ly/4aqZV2Q

Per longstanding House of Delegates policy, the WSMA does not use the term "provider" to describe our physician members: https://bit.ly/4aoLsVd

91% of patients say a physician’s education and training are vital for optimal care. Washington state physicians want to...
02/13/2026

91% of patients say a physician’s education and training are vital for optimal care. Washington state physicians want to spend time with patients, delivering exceptional, high-quality care through every diagnosis and conversation. It’s at the core of care. Learn more: https://wsma.org/your-care-is-at-our-core

Join us in Chelan this May! For this year's Leadership Development Conference, we'll be looking at leadership through th...
02/13/2026

Join us in Chelan this May! For this year's Leadership Development Conference, we'll be looking at leadership through the lenses of community advocacy and patient trust. We're excited to welcome keynote presenters Kelly Casperson, MD, and Jim Krieger, MD, among a great lineup of speakers. Learn more about the conference and register (WSMA members and nonmembers welcome!): http://wsma.org/LDC.

You now have an extra week to register for the spring session of our Physician Leadership Course! Register by Feb. 18 fo...
02/12/2026

You now have an extra week to register for the spring session of our Physician Leadership Course! Register by Feb. 18 for our foundational course that can get you started on a leadership track in your organization (or provide a refresher!). Only 3 in-person sessions required. Register: https://bit.ly/4iK21xp

Physicians view the patient-physician relationship as sacrosanct. And patients agree. 83% of patients see the patient-ph...
02/06/2026

Physicians view the patient-physician relationship as sacrosanct. And patients agree. 83% of patients see the patient-physician relationship as central to providing quality health care. This and every week, WSMA's member physicians uphold their commitment to providing high quality health care. More: https://wsma.org/your-care-is-at-our-core

In response to ongoing congressional negotiations on potential changes to DHS enforcement activities, we're urging Congr...
02/05/2026

In response to ongoing congressional negotiations on potential changes to DHS enforcement activities, we're urging Congress to curb ICE enforcement and uphold standards in detention facilities. Read the statement from WSMA President Bridget Bush, MD: https://bit.ly/4tkGu32

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released its 2026 immunization schedule and continues to recommend routine vaccin...
01/26/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released its 2026 immunization schedule and continues to recommend routine vaccines that protect against 18 diseases based on the best scientific evidence.
- Get more info about the recommendations: https://bit.ly/49XAF2L
- Get the immunization schedule: https://bit.ly/3LP4Np2

01/23/2026

🚨 Code Red: Emergency Blood Shortage 🚨

Our region is facing a critical blood shortage, with a supply of only one to two days for some blood types. Patients can’t wait, and your donation can save lives today.

Donations have dropped sharply, forcing us to bring in blood from outside the region. This is only a temporary solution and cannot keep up with growing local patient needs.

Schedule your appointment today at https://bit.ly/4n0YRXk.

The relationship between physicians and patients is built on trust and compassion. This trust and compassion are central...
01/23/2026

The relationship between physicians and patients is built on trust and compassion. This trust and compassion are central to ensuring patients have the information they need about their health to make the decisions that are right for them. As partners in health, physicians make this happen. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q0dD1O

We have a few spots left in our spring Physician Leadership Course! https://bit.ly/4iK21xpOut of residency, many physici...
01/22/2026

We have a few spots left in our spring Physician Leadership Course! https://bit.ly/4iK21xp

Out of residency, many physicians find themselves leading multidisciplinary teams without receiving training in core leadership skills. Our Physician Leadership Course, led by Ed Walker, MD, serves as your "101" course to familiarize you with the four important components of health care leadership:

☑️ Performance improvement, patient safety, high reliability.
☑️ Leadership & management of individuals, teams, and organizations.
☑️ Planning & finance.
☑️ Creating and maintaining a personal leadership development plan.

Can't make the spring course? Registration is also open for our fall dates. Both courses require only three in-person sessions, with the rest online.

Flu activity continues to increase in WA, but it's not too late to get your ! The West Coast Health Alliance continues ...
01/16/2026

Flu activity continues to increase in WA, but it's not too late to get your ! The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend flu shots for everyone 6 months and older, including during pregnancy. More info on vaccine recommendations: https://bit.ly/3Z9QjTx

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