Jennifer Hanscom

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

So many opinions about Bad Bunny’s perf but personally I loved his reminder that America is made up of so many other countries than just the US. And for those disgusted by his crotch grabbing, I say at least he kept his hands to himself! Congrats @Seahawks 💙💚🏈

Thank you also to @GovBobFerguson, @WADeptHealth Sec Dennis Worsham, @WaHCADirector Ryan Moran, Rep. Bronoske, Rep. Schmick, Rep. Muzzall for taking the time to speak to our members. #supporthealthcareaccess

Thank you @WSMA_update members who took the day off to advocate for quality, evidence based care for patients and for policies to help their medical groups and clinics continue to provide access to care for all patients who need it.#Physiciandrivenptfocused #YourCareisatOurCore

WSMA President Bridget Bush, MD, kicks off the morning session addressing our 150 attendees at the WSMA Legislative Summit. #WSMASummit #waleg

WSMA’s Sean Graham runs through our legislative priorities for the 2026 session. On the budget side: - Defending against budget cuts to health care. - Response to H.R. 1 at the federal level. - Continued advocacy on increasing Medicaid rates. - Mitigating B&O tax increases. #WSMASummit #waleg

Thank you to @WaHealthSec Dennis Worsham for addressing our members at the #WSMASummit and affirming the DOH’s commitment to continuing to make #vaccines available to all Washingtonians. #waleg

WSMA members are gathering at the Capitol Building today for the WSMA Legislative Summit! Looking forward to a great day of advocacy. #waleg #WSMASummit

Registration is now open for the 2026 WSMA Leadership Development Conference! wsma.org/LDC. This year, speakers and presentations will look at leadership from underexplored angles, including: ✳️ How to show leadership as community health advocates. ✳️ Using communication technologies to elevate physician voices and evidence-based health information. ✳️ How to harness cutting-edge solutions to social drivers of health. This weekend family-friendly event, held at Campbell's Resort on the shore of Lake Chelan, is open to physicians, physician assistants, and health care teams at all leadership levels, whether you work in a large system or a small practice. Learn more and register at wsma.org/LDC.

Excellent piece in today’s @seattletimes on effectiveness of immunizations. Let’s not politicize the science and evidence based care seattletimes.com/opinion/new-va…

Great discussion @Rebekah_Bernard@jbryan522 ⁦@RachelKyllo⁩ ⁦@WSMA_CEO⁩ Dr. Ajayi ❗️ Many NPs & PAs are LEAVING primary care, despite touted as a solution to primary care shortages. ❗️AMA data shows switching specialties WITHOUT extra training. #StateAdvocacySummit