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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.

Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism, and research confirms vaccines are safe & effective. Talk to your child's physician with questions and read more from @AmerAcadPeds: bit.ly/47z7Qsn. #YourCareisAtOurCore

WSMA_update's tweet image. Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism, and research confirms vaccines are safe & effective. Talk to your child's physician with questions and read more from @AmerAcadPeds: bit.ly/47z7Qsn. #YourCareisAtOurCore

With the holidays quickly approaching, keep shipping delays in mind when planning vaccine orders. *Dec. 9* is the deadline to place vaccine orders for delivery before Jan., and no deliveries will be made between Christmas & New Year's. See the calendar: bit.ly/3Ka0YKd.

WSMA_update's tweet image. With the holidays quickly approaching, keep shipping delays in mind when planning vaccine orders. *Dec. 9* is the deadline to place vaccine orders for delivery before Jan., and no deliveries will be made between Christmas & New Year's. See the calendar: bit.ly/3Ka0YKd.

Nearly 100 physicians, physician assistants & students have already registered to join us in Olympia to advocate for WSMA's 2026 legislative priorities—Join us to hear from health care leaders and WSMA's Olympia team and meet directly with legislators: wsma.org/legislative-su…

WSMA_update's tweet image. Nearly 100 physicians, physician assistants & students have already registered to join us in Olympia to advocate for WSMA's 2026 legislative priorities—Join us  to hear from health care leaders and WSMA's Olympia team and meet directly with legislators: wsma.org/legislative-su…

The WISeR Medicare prior authorization pilot program could delay care, reduce access, and increase administrative burdens; expands the already-burdensome #priorauth process; and could result in excessive denials—we're supporting legislation to repeal it: bit.ly/49qYC3P

WSMA_update's tweet image. The WISeR Medicare prior authorization pilot program could delay care, reduce access, and increase administrative burdens; expands the already-burdensome #priorauth process; and could result in excessive denials—we're supporting legislation to repeal it: bit.ly/49qYC3P

The WSMA has influence because of you—our members, and your membership support fuels our critical work on your behalf. At at time when the profession is under strain, it's more important than ever to stand united. Renew or join today: wsma.org/join-renew. ➡️ Membership is…

WSMA_update's tweet image. The WSMA has influence because of you—our members, and your membership support fuels our critical work on your behalf. At at time when the profession is under strain, it's more important than ever to stand united. Renew or join today:   wsma.org/join-renew.
➡️ Membership is…

The WSMA has joined more than 50 medical organizations, including more than 20 national medical associations, in signing on to a letter calling for Sec. Kennedy's resignation to protect the health of the American people. This decision was reached after careful consideration by…

WSMA_update's tweet image. The WSMA has joined more than 50 medical organizations, including more than 20 national medical associations, in signing on to a letter calling for Sec. Kennedy's resignation to protect the health of the American people. This decision was reached after careful consideration by…

Confused about recent news on changes to vaccine schedules and prenatal care? Turn to trusted physician partners to help you navigate important health issues and talk to your doctor if you have questions. Learn more: bit.ly/4nTDTtS #YourCareIsatOurCore

WSMA_update's tweet image. Confused about recent news on changes to vaccine schedules and prenatal care? Turn to trusted physician partners to help you navigate important health issues and talk to your doctor if you have questions. Learn more: bit.ly/4nTDTtS  #YourCareIsatOurCore

Lacey addiction medicine specialist Lucinda Grande, MD, exemplifies the best in medicine and patient care, making a difference both in the lives of her patients and in the world of health policy, but always with patients at the center of her concerns. Learn more about Dr.…

WSMA_update's tweet image. Lacey addiction medicine specialist Lucinda Grande, MD, exemplifies the best in medicine and patient care, making a difference both in the lives of her patients and in the world of health policy, but always with patients at the center of her concerns. Learn more about Dr.…

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, 11/13, for our free #CME webinar covering how to have conversations with patients and families about #POLST, and overview of the POLST form, and more. Open to all practitioner types: bit.ly/3UIEjGQ

WSMA_update's tweet image. Don't forget to join us tomorrow, 11/13, for our free #CME webinar covering how to have conversations with patients and families about #POLST, and overview of the POLST form, and more. Open to all practitioner types: bit.ly/3UIEjGQ

Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism, and research confirms vaccines are safe & effective. Talk to your child's physician with questions and read more from @AmerAcadPeds: bit.ly/47z7Qsn. #YourCareisAtOurCore

WSMA_update's tweet image. Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism, and research confirms vaccines are safe & effective. Talk to your child's physician with questions and read more from @AmerAcadPeds: bit.ly/47z7Qsn. #YourCareisAtOurCore

The voice of the physician community in legislative policy debates will be crucial in the 2026 state legislative session. Join us Jan. 28 in Olympia to learn about our advocacy priorities, meet directly with your local legislators, and more (including breakfast and lunch!) Space…

WSMA_update's tweet image. The voice of the physician community in legislative policy debates will be crucial in the 2026 state legislative session. Join us Jan. 28 in Olympia to learn about our advocacy priorities, meet directly with your local legislators, and more (including breakfast and lunch!)  Space…

Support from our 13,000+ physicians, physician assistants, residents, and medical student members is more important than ever. WSMA's influence comes from YOU--our members. Renew (or join for the first time!) for 2026: wsma.org/join-renew. ➡️ Membership is FREE for medical…

WSMA_update's tweet image. Support from our 13,000+ physicians, physician assistants, residents, and medical student members is more important than ever. WSMA's influence comes from YOU--our members. Renew (or join for the first time!) for 2026: wsma.org/join-renew. 
➡️ Membership is FREE for medical…

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:…

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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:…

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: bit.ly/3LdJXyY. #YourCareisAtOurCore

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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: bit.ly/3LdJXyY. #YourCareisAtOurCore

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: bit.ly/4ohkgfo

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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: bit.ly/4ohkgfo

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! wsma.org/legislative-su…. The event includes: ✅ Guidance on…

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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! wsma.org/legislative-su…. The event includes:
✅ Guidance on…

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! wsma.org/student-reside…

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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! wsma.org/student-reside…

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: bit.ly/3LapiM6 #YourCareIsAtOurCore

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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: bit.ly/3LapiM6 #YourCareIsAtOurCore

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: bit.ly/4niWQoB

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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:  bit.ly/4niWQoB

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…

WSMA_update's tweet image. 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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