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Physician Education and Training

WEBPhysicians are the most highly educated, trained, and skilled health care professionals. Their training lasts between seven and 15 years and includes tens of thousands of hours of hands-on patient care. Throughout their lives, physicians are constantly updating their …

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ER is for Emergencies

WEBER is for Emergencies. The ER is for Emergencies campaign addresses the root causes of preventable emergency room visits—chronic medical conditions, substance abuse issues, and lack of primary care access—with targeted strategies, including patient education, …

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Physician-Patient Relationship, Sanctity of

WEBPhysician-Patient Relationship, Sanctity of. The WSMA supports efforts to protect the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship and the freedom of health providers to provide evidence-based, medically accurate health care services and information to patients in …

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Advance Directives

WEBIt's never too soon to have the conversation and document your wishes. Download PDFs: Overview and advance directive: durable power of attorney for health care – Name and prepare your health care agent. Two-page durable power of attorney for health care – …

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Advance Care Planning

WEBAdvance Care Planning. Advance care planning simply means making choices now regarding your future medical treatment. Many patients, their families, and loved ones find peace of mind and assurance knowing their wishes will be honored in the event of a …

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About the Foundation

WEBWSMA Foundation for Health Care Improvement. 2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2700. Seattle, WA 98121. Phone: 206.441.9762. Fax: 206.441.5863. Email: [email protected]. The WSMA Foundation for Health Care Improvement is a 501 (c) (3) organization formed to …

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Advance Directives

WEBIt's never too soon to have the conversation and document your wishes. Download PDFs: Overview and advance directive: durable power of attorney for health care – Name and prepare your health care agent. Two-page durable power of attorney for health care – …

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New Law Will Improve Health Care Decision-Making for

WEBThe law will go into effect on July 28, 2019. The newly enacted law has two elements that will help patients when they are unable to make their own medical decisions. First, the law expands the type of people who can be a surrogate health care decision …

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Oregon Updates Telehealth Policy to Allow Care by Washington …

WEBMay 13, 2022 Oregon Updates Telehealth Policy to Allow Care by Washington Physicians and PAs. As a result of WSMA advocacy, the Oregon Medical Board adopted updates to its telemedicine policies on April 1 that would permit Washington-licensed physicians and …

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Department of Health Announces Regional Medical Officers

WEBThe Washington State Department of Health has announced the four physicians who will serve as regional medical officers as part of a Legislature-directed effort to decentralize the agency's work and increase its responsiveness to community health …

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Treatment of Immediate Family

WEBThe WSMA has adopted the following guidelines regarding treatment of immediate family members: Physicians generally should not treat themselves or members of their immediate families. Professional objectivity may be compromised when an immediate family …

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Opioid Prescribing Rules and Guidelines

WEBOpioid-Related Prescribing Rules in Washington. Comprehensive rules, required by House Bill 1427 (2017) and Senate Bill 5380 (2019) regulate opioid prescribing in our state. The boards and commissions that regulate prescribers of opioids each created separate …

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Health Care Cost Transparency

WEBAt the September 2021 meeting, the Board voted to set the following total cost of healthcare benchmark: 2022-2023: 3.2%. 2024-2025: 3.0%. 2026: 2.8%. The board is currently considering mechanisms that would trigger a review of the benchmark.

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Getting Started on PMP-EHR Integration

WEBGetting Started on PMP-EHR Integration. Starting Jan. 1, the prescription monitoring program integration mandate for practices with 10 or more prescribers, as established by Senate Bill 5380 from 2019, will go into effect. The Washington State Department of …

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