Jennifer Hanscom
@WSMA_CEO
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CEO, Washington State Medical Association. Wife, mother, mentor, labrador lover. Tweets are my own. https://t.co/KhqdEpAz8u…
Seattle/Olympia
Joined March 2009
RT @WSMA_update: Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that emptied schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class. They….
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RT @WSMA_update: “Every physician and every patient in every town and health system in America shares the need for timely, accurate evidenc….
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In 2010, WA state uninsured rate was around 15%. Today, it is approximately 4%. This progress is at risk. With Congress currently in its August recess, now is the time to raise this issue directly with your representatives.
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RT @uwmnewsroom: “Heat can be fatal, so people need to be conscientious about working in high heat,” Dr. Leo Morales said. “When the temper….
komonews.com
Summer heat will have a tight grip on western Washington this weekend.
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Thank you to the Spokane County Medical Society & local legislators for inviting @WSMA_update for a conversation about our advocacy work at the state, federal level as well as before the courts. I enjoyed our conversations & your support of our work. #physiciandriven #WAstateleg
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RT @WSMA_update: 💗 A healthy health care workforce is vital. 🧠 HB 1718 ensures Washington physicians and physician assistants are protecte….
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RT @NBCNews: Her spine surgery was denied. Doctors say it's all too common.
nbcnews.com
Insurance denied 18-year-old Nala White’s surgery for degenerative disc disease. After NBC News reached out, it was approved the next day.
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Great explanatory piece on mRNA technology & vaccines research featuring Prof Deborah Fuller from @uwsomwwami Dept of Microbiology in today’s @SpokesmanReview re: cuts to vaccine research funds
spokesman.com
The technology once embraced by President Donald Trump for speeding the development of COVID-19 vaccines is now under scrutiny.
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RT @PhysiciansFound: Just released: Our new report shows how misinformation and/or disinformation impacts people's healthcare decision-maki….
physiciansfoundation.org
Misinformation and disinformation in healthcare has the potential to threaten patient safety by spreading falsehoods that impact decision-making. It also
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A new @PhysiciansFound survey offers a rare glimpse into how misinformation is reshaping the practice of medicine and affecting the doctor–patient relationship. Doctors say medical misinformation is getting worse
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Many thanks to the physicians & staff @NorthwestWashi1 for hosting us last night. Love my new shirt! @WSMA_update #physiciandriven #memberfocused
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RT @AmerAcadPeds: The AAP has always been a leading voice in vaccine recommendations. We will continue to publish our own immunization sche….
publications.aap.org
The AAP has been at the forefront of providing evidence-based immunization guidance to help pediatricians protect children from vaccine-preventable illnesses for nearly a century.
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Did you know the @WSMA_update is recognized as an accreditor by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education? If your organization or medical practice wants to offer CME as a benefit to your medical staff, we've got you covered at
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Our Sept class is filled but spots are still available in our virtual class starting Oct 3. @ArizonaMedicine are welcome to attend as are other out of state docs and clinicians! Register today for this popular course!.
It's crucial that physicians are in positions of leadership in health care, and the WSMA Physician Leadership Course provides the foundational skills you need to get started. Join us this fall for our hybrid (3 in-person sessions) or all-virtual course!
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Attention @WSMA_update members:.📢 Join our members-only online Virtual Reference Committees & Policy Community and share your opinions on proposed resolutions to be debated at this years Annual Meeting, Sept. 20-21. Go to
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RT @KingCountyMS: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools in medicine. KCMS encourages patients….
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216,000+ Washingtonians rely on enhanced premium tax credits to afford health care—esp. older adults, rural residents & small biz owners. Congress must act before year’s end to renew them. Protect access to care. Extend APTC. #HealthCareAccess #ActNow.
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RT @WSMA_update: In response to uncertainty at the federal level and increased public hesitancy around vaccines, this year the WSMA worked….
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