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Nearly 13,000 physicians, residents, medical students, and physician assistants working to make Washington the best place to practice and to receive care.
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Joined August 2012
How to have conversations with patients and families on Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (#POLST) is something physicians rarely receive training on. Join us for a free lunchtime webinar Thursday, 11/13, introducing this important topic. Register at:
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Research does not show a causal link between acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) use in children and autism and is safe when taken correctly. Talk to your child's pediatrician with questions or concerns and read more from the @AmerAcadPeds: https://t.co/p2tKwdA1qS.
#YourCareisAtOurCore
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The @WADeptHealth has affirmed the respiratory vaccine recommendations that were previously announced by the West Coast Health Alliance for the 2025-2026 season. Get the recs for COVID, RSV, and flu: https://t.co/IS9Iv6hrlA
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Last year's #WSMASummit saw record turnout, illustrating physicians' passion for making their voices heard in the Legislature. Register to join us (it's free for WSMA members) for the 2026 Summit, Jan. 28 in Olympia! https://t.co/yvl9bPRWrj. The event includes: ✅ Guidance on
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Attention medical students & residents! Register by 12/1 for our new program designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, & confidence you need to be a powerful advocate for patients and the practice of medicine—It's free for WA students & residents! https://t.co/o6NPi1bMD9
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Stay up to date on #vaccine guidance for COVID-19, flu, and RSV for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season from the West Coast Health Alliance. These recommendations are informed by the @AmerAcadPeds, @acog, and @aafp: https://t.co/fjY1pGS3Ih
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As the federal government shutdown continues, here's what physicians and practices need to know about how it is affecting Medicare, Medicaid, telehealth, and more: https://t.co/Nj1ppa6Pst
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Is it safe to take #Tylenol while pregnant? Here’s Dr. Keren Rosenblum, an OB-GYN: “Acetaminophen is one of the few options available to pregnant patients. It remains one of the safest and best ways to manage fever and pain, which can be harmful to individuals and their babies if
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Patient care is physicians’ no. 1 priority. And not just in the exam room. For this Longview pediatrician, patient care meant advocating in her community to ensure that public health initiatives remain based on medically and scientifically sound evidence. Learn more at:
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UPDATE: CMS has clarified that only select #Medicare claims will be held amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, walking back an earlier notice that suggested a broader payment pause. Details:
Alert: CMS pauses #Medicare payments to physicians. Read this update from the federal agency for details: https://t.co/RBTn6os8Th
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Alert: CMS pauses #Medicare payments to physicians. Read this update from the federal agency for details: https://t.co/RBTn6os8Th
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There's a lot at stake in the 2026 legislative session, including mitigating the impact of new taxes, ensuring access to vaccines, preventing scope expansions, and more. The WSMA Legislative Summit is your chance to speak directly with legislators about what matters to you and
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Many patients have questions about their care in light of shifting guidance from the federal gov't—We urge you to talk with your physician before acting on the advice of politicians. Get resources from trusted physician and health association partners: https://t.co/87f1CdAfdh
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Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol, etc.) is safe to take for pain and fever when you’re pregnant. Headaches, fever, and pain are important to treat during pregnancy. Some problems, especially fever, can be dangerous for both you and your fetus. Taking acetaminophen as directed by
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Today we're celebrating #nationallatinophysicianday to raise awareness of the critical shortage of Latino physicians in the U.S. Only 3% of physicians in WA are Latino or Latina. 4 WSMA members talk about why representation matters. #NLPD #NecesitamosMas
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In the event of a government shutdown tonight at midnight, according to CMS: - The Medicare program will continue, and the agency will have enough to fund Medicaid through the first quarter of FY 2026. - The agency will retain essential staff to process Children’s Health
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Feds roll out AI pilot program for Medicare reviews in Washington. "Patients expect their care to be guided by doctors, not insurance companies or automated systems,” says WSMA President-Elect Matt Hollon, MD, MPH. https://t.co/4HiSzZvzfD
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The program will rely on the technology to help decide if procedures are eligible for coverage, which Sen. Murray called a move “to privatize Medicare.”
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Introducing the WSMA Medical Student and Resident Advocacy Program! This certificate program is designed to give you the tools you need to advocate with legislators on the issues that matter to you. ➡️Led by WSMA's full-time, experienced government affairs staff. ➡️*Free* for WA
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Vaccines do not cause autism. Neither does acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy. Decades of rigorous science have disproven these myths. Spreading them puts public health at risk. The AAFP is committed to science and supporting families. Read our full statement here:
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