Jennifer Hanscom

Connecting families with support services shouldn’t feel complicated. Join the webinar “Help Me Grow WA: Getting Connected for Families with Young Children” on June 8, noon–1 p.m. CME available. Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Washington physicians and practice staff: Have questions about Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization initiative? Join a lunchtime webinar May 27, noon–1 p.m. with Virtix Health, @WSMA_update, Noridian, and @WAHospitals Includes live Q&A. virtixhealth.com/wiser_model/wi…

Kicking off the Leadership Development Conference on a beautiful, chilly morning in Chelan! Check back throughout the day for more photos and updates from our speakers. #WSMALDC

Are you a book collector & interested in medicine & science? @KingCountyMS is offering a selection of rare & collectible medical & scientific books in partnership with Collins Rare Books. To request the full list of available titles contact info@kcmsociety.org

This #NationalPublicHealthWeek, we’re celebrating Washington's physicians who are at the heart of public health. In his recent Heartbeat column in WSMA Reports, Gregory Engel, MD, MPH, talks about how the team at Ceasefire Northwest brings public health-informed, nonpartisan education on firearm injury prevention to high schools in Washington state and how physicians can get involved in this critical public health issue. Read more from Dr. Engel at wsma.org/your-care-is-a…. #YourCareisatOurCore

A new federal budget law could bring big shifts to Medicaid (Apple Health). HCA’s fact sheet outlines what we know so far—including expected administrative changes and new costs to the state. Read the fact sheet to learn more: loom.ly/jRBLTYU

Pregnant? Get the COVID vaccine during pregnancy to protect you and your newborn baby. Find a vaccine near you: kingcounty.gov/findaclinic n.pr/4sIh1jq

Volunteers are still needed for the Seattle King County Clinic this April! If you're interested in volunteering, visit seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/volu…. Sign up for the waitlist if your desired roles or shifts are full.

President of @ACPIMPhysicians, @jasongoldmanmd, talks about the recent ruling blocking changes to U.S. vaccine policy. For WSMA members: - The West Coast Health Alliance has links to the most recent evidence-based vaccine recommendations: bit.ly/3P77ljJ - The WSMA is proud to have supported a recently passed bill in the Washington state Legislature that allows the @WADeptHealth to make recommendations on vaccines in consultation with expert organizations: bit.ly/4rB36dG

Help Me Grow Washington is supporting physicians by connecting patients to resources, from nutrition to housing, and will partner with @WSMA_update on a new @PhysiciansFound grant-funded clinical QI effort. Learn more at: wsma.org/ldc

The WISEeR prior authorization program continues to deny and delay care to Washington seniors through its use of AI. I’m urging the Trump Administration to reconsider its plan to implement this program in Medicare, which will hurt seniors by denying them benefits.

What does patient’s access to nutrition have to do with your specialty? More than you may realize. At the @WSMA_update LDC, Dr. Ansell will discuss implementing universal social determinants of health screening & how it’s advancing health equity: wsma.org/ldc

On Match Day, we celebrate the next step in a medical student’s training to become a trusted healer & advocate for their patients. This day is a testament to their commitment to heal & save lives. Congrats to all who matched in WA state! More: #YourCareisatOurCore" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tinyurl.com/wsmamatch#Your…

Health care leaders are navigating an increasingly complex landscape—where misinformation, politicization, and the growing impact of social drivers of health are reshaping the patient experience and challenging one of our profession’s most essential foundations: trust. The WSMA Leadership Development Conference is designed to meet this moment. Join physicians, physician assistants, and care teams from across the state to explore how those in health care can serve as effective community advocates, elevate evidence-based voices, and lead meaningful change in today’s environment. Learn more and register at wsma.org/ldc.

Trust between patients &physicians is being challenged by misinformation, politicization of health care, &growing social drivers of health. At the @wsma_update Leadership Development Conference, learn how to lead as community advocates &trusted voices for evidence-based care.

🍎WSMA members: Do you have a colleague who goes above and beyond in service to their patients or community, in their advocacy efforts, or in patient safety? Nominate them (or yourself!) for the 2026 WSMA Apple Awards by 4/24: bit.ly/4srHuRH

Join us for the 2026 @WSMA_update Leadership Development Conference in beautiful Chelan, WA. vimeo.com/1170429026?fe=…

For the WSMA & WA physicians, patient care is priority one, in and out of the exam room. Our recent legal challenge to HHS on the discriminatory removal of health data is case and point. Read more in @Medscape article from this week: medscape.com/viewarticle/fe… #YourCareIsatOurCore

Leadership, communication and advocacy. All skills you will develop at this year's Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Leadership Development Conference is May 15-16, 2026, at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan. Learn more: wsma.org/LDC