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Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
News: U.S. District Court blocks federal government’s interpretation of “medical frailty” provision in new #Medicaid work requirements. For Washingtonians with serious health conditions and their physicians, this ruling will help prevent unnecessary red tape and interruptions in their care. Thank you to @AGOWA Nick Brown for helping to mount the legal challenge to this provision. #YourCareIsatOurCore
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4yQsjUS
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Do you know your legislators' track records on issues that affect patients and physicians in Washington? If you're still filling out your ballot, WAMPAC's Legislator Report Card shows you how legislators voted on WSMA priority bills from the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions on issues including:
🗳️ Medicaid access
🗳️ Vaccines
🗳️ B&O tax increases
🗳️ Prior authorization
🗳️ And many more
Keep the Report Card handy as you fill out your ballot and remember to drop it in a drop box or make sure it's postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3.
🔗 Access it here: bit.ly/4BfcZnb
#Waleg #Waelex #midtermelections #electionday2026 #WashingtonVoters
We need to create an environment in which physicians can build sustainable careers & want to stay in practice. Declining reimbursement, rising taxes, increasing medical liability costs, etc will make access to care even more difficult for Washingtonians. wsma.org/latest-news/the-fut…
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
📢 Contact your representative in Congress today and urge them to cosponsor the Patients First Act, H.R. 9693! This bipartisan bill would help create a more stable and predictable Medicare payment system so physicians can keep caring for patients in their communities by:
✅ Providing a permanent annual payment update tied to the Medicare Economic Index to better reflect increases in practice costs.
✅ Modernizing budget neutrality policies, including provisions from H.R. 8163.
✅ Creating a physician-led process for developing simplified, clinically relevant quality measures.
✅ Expanding opportunities for physicians to participate in alternative payment models.
📧 Send your message here: wsma.org/advocacy/take-actio…
Ballots are arriving in mailboxes. If you are wondering how legislators voted on @WSMA_update priority issues, be sure to reference our Voters Guide in our 2026 Legislative Report available at wsma.org/advocacy/legislativ…
#physicians #election #WAstate
In the coming weeks, it’s important we continue to call on Congress to address Medicare payment reform. Please add your voice to our advocacy and send a message today: wsma.org/advocacy/take-actio…
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
If you’re not eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid) because your income is too high, your immigration status doesn’t qualify, or you need confidential services, you may still qualify for Family Planning Only coverage. Learn more and apply at hca.wa.gov/family-planning
ALT Family Planning Only If you don't qualify for Apple Health (Medicaid), Family Planning Only coverage may still be an option Washington Apple Health
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UW Epidemiology Professor Helen Chu discusses Washington’s early respiratory virus season and questions surrounding the new mRNA flu vaccine, including access and vaccine guidance. buff.ly/Fp0mMHp
Great to see WA physician groups on the list!
.@SaraTheIceBerg | @AmerMedicalAssn: "AMA honors 92 health systems for advancing physician well-being." buff.ly/Hqe9SeZ
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
#Flu activity is ramping up earlier than normal in Washington, and COVID cases are ticking up, as well. Now is a great time to make sure you're up to date on your vaccines. Questions about the vaccine? Contact your physician's office. #YourCareIsAtOurCore axios.com/local/seattle/2026…
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
My latest @AmerMedicalAssn: "Flu, COVID-19, RSV immunizations: What to know this respiratory virus season." buff.ly/9z9NcxK
🏆 @WSMA_update President’s Unsung Hero Award goes to Chelsi Goodman, MD for extraordinary service to patients, profession & community - access to obstetric care and expanding early-pregnancy care to volunteering at a free clinic and supporting athletes with disabilities.
2 @WSMA_update members received 2026 Grassroots Advocate Awards for outstanding advocacy:
👏 Claire Brutocao, MD, Spokane, for championing pt safety, physician advocacy & resident engagement.
👏 Daniel Low, MD, Renton, for advocating for low-income & immigrant communities.
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
Applications for the AMA Foundation’s 2027 Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship cycle are now open!
Applicants must be in their third or final year of medical school during the 2027-28 academic year.
Learn more and apply: amafoundation.org/physicians…
Congratulations to @HollonMD on his inauguration as @WSMA_update president! Joining him on @WSMA_update Executive Committee are: President-elect Dr. Bindu Nayak; VP Dr. John Scott; Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Colin Fields; and Immediate Past President @BridgetBushMD
Great commentary from @WSMA_update board member Dr. Kristen Wyrick from @Optum - To train and retain Washington’s future doctors, look to local med school, clinic partnerships washingtonstatestandard.com/…
Many thanks to the @WSMA_update staff team to another successful Annual Meeting. Thank you for all your efforts to make the meeting a success. I appreciate each of you.
Thank you to all of our members who gave such thoughtful testimony on resolutions during our reference committees this morning. This is the heart of WSMA policymaking and we’re grateful for everyone for who was a part of this process! #WSMAAnnual
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
Grateful to the Washington State Medical Association for the invitation to keynote its annual meeting.
At a difficult moment for American medicine, defending our profession matters. A healthcare system worthy of our patients must have clinicians lead the way @WSMA_update
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
📽️ Watch: Five things every Washingtonian should know about measles. Eric Chow, MD, MPH, of @KCPubHealth, on what patients should know as #measles cases continue to increase across the U.S. and our state. Get more health guidance from trusted sources at lnkd.in/g2C33End.
Have a health topic you’d like us to address? 📧 Email us: bit.ly/4pIPAFn
#YourCareIsAtOurCore
Jennifer Hanscom retweeted
Thank you to all of our members who gave such thoughtful testimony on resolutions during our reference committees this morning. This is the heart of WSMA policymaking and we’re grateful for everyone for who was a part of this process! #WSMAAnnual