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WPHP Joins the Conversation at the WSMA Annual Meeting

WPHP was pleased to attend the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Annual Meeting. This gathering of physicians and healthcare leaders from across the state is an essential event where key decisions are made to shape the future of healthcare policy, elect leadership, and address pressing issues affecting the medical community.

For WPHP, this meeting represents a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, stay informed about critical healthcare developments, and contribute to conversations that directly impact the well-being of Washington’s medical professionals.

At the heart of our mission is supporting the health and sustainability of healthcare professionals. By attending the WSMA Annual Meeting, we reinforce our commitment to advancing physician wellness and addressing the challenges that impact those we serve.

We’re excited to bring back insights that will further enhance our work in supporting healthcare professionals across Washington.

WPHP remains committed to strengthening the medical community, because when physicians thrive, everyone benefits.

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An Update on the Washington Practitioner Application

Check out this edition of WSMA’s Weekly Rounds to learn more about the updated Washington Practitioner Application. A big thank you to Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) , Washington Medical Commission , and Washington Credentialing Standardization Group (WCSG) for all your support along this journey!

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WPHP Advocates For Participants

WPHP works to protect and enhance the confidentiality of our participants. We’ve compiled a list to highlight some of the hard work we’ve done over the past year.

Recently, Dr. Bundy interviewed with InvestigateTV to explain how confidentiality for physicians translates to safer care for patients.

A few weeks ago, in partnership with the Washington State Medical Association and the Washington Medical Commission, WPHP was successful in preserving an important protection for participant confidentiality in the public records act. 

WPHP introduced legislation in 2022 that adds enhanced confidentiality protections for program participants. SSB 5496 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.

In November 2021, WPHP worked closely with the Washington Medical Commission to remove licensure questions about health history, replacing them with an advisory that points to WPHP. The amended application only asks about current impairing or potentially impairing substance use that is not known to WPHP.

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Thank you, WSMA for sharing this important article on burnout among health care workers in Washington! 

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COVID-19 Vaccine updates from WSMA

Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) is leading COVID-19 vaccination education efforts in Washington and has up-to-date information for health care workers needing vaccinations.  

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WSMA statement of the death of George Floyd

WPHP endorses and supports WSMA’s Statement on the Death of George Floyd. We are actively working to intensify opportunities to identify and counter systemic racism within our organization, the health care system and beyond. Thank you WSMA for leading the way!

 

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Caring for Caregivers

Caring for Caregivers: WSMA resources to help sustain health professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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WSMA PSA #6: Staying well mentally & physically

Thank you for helping us stay well during this difficult time Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) !

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What your doctor wants you to know: Is it a cold or COVID-19?

Another PSA from the Washington State Medical Association:

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WSMA PSA on COVID-19 #2

Check out the second installment of Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) sharing about COVID-19

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COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Professionals

WSMA has great resources on COVID-19 for health care professionals to reference. Please check out this video from WSMA’s president, Dr. Hirota or visit their informational page.

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