Foundation
The Washington State Medical Association Foundation for Health Care Improvement is a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization formed by the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) to help improve the health and well being of all Washingtonians.
With over 9,000 WSMA physician-members statewide, the foundation has access and insights to virtually every clinic and hospital in Washington.
Since 1966 the foundation formerly known as the WSM-Education and Research Foundation or WSM-ERF, has conducted scientific research and projects in the public interest in the fields of medical science, medical economics, public health, sociology and related areas.
Please click the links below to learn more about foundation projects and how you might support its important work. Thank you for your interest.
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Contact Information
WSMA - Foundation for Health Care Improvement
2033 Sixth Avenue
Suite 1100
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (800) 552-0612, or (206) 441-5863
Fax: (206) 441-5863
Email: info@wsma.org
Directions to the Foundation office
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Board of Directors
President - Jeffrey B. Collins, MD
Vice President - Susanne U. Quistgaard, MD
Secretary-Treasurer - Mr. Brett Vandenberg
Director - Deb Harper, MD
Director - Nick Rajacich, MD
Director - John Vassall, MD
Director - Scott Kronlund, MD
Public Member - Ken Hamm, CEO of First Choice
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Executive Officers and Staff
President - Thomas J. Curry
Chief Financial Officer - Amy Fredericks
Director of Performance Improvement - Lance Heineccius
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Previous WSM-ERF Projects
Since 1966 the WSM-ERF has supported such activities as:
AWARE
Washington Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) is a comprehensive campaign to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics.
Patient Safety
Patient Safety white paper
Online CME - this curriculum was created to educate practicing physicians and residents regarding opportunities and strategies for the improvement of patient safety.
Patient Safety Brochures - providing information about patients' role in safe care
WSMA Education Campaigns - Statewide patient and physician education campaigns, including:
Advance Directives
Domestic Violence
Rx Medication Check-Up
Tobacco Cessation - Healthcare provider outreach plan to promote the Washington State Tobacco Quit Line
Doctor Care - A WSMA supported, county medical society based free referral service for seniors
The Monitored Treatment Program
(Physicians Health Program) Supported what has evolved into the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP).
Quality Improvement Initiative
WSMA Centennial Project
"Saddle Bags to Scanners," the historical record of the first 100 years of medicine in Washington state, commemorating the WSMA's 100th anniversary.
The CARE (Clinical Assessment and Research Evaluation) Project
A project to create a defined role for physicians in the prcess of health care data collection and developing clinical measurement parameters.
The CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass) Study
A project to determine the preoperative socio-demographic and clinical variables that are most predictive of changes in patient-reported quality of life after CAB surgery.
The Pain Management Project
Funded (with the assistance of Physicians Insurance) a Pain Manual for physicians and other health care providers designed to improve palliative care.
Medical Student Health Policy Forum
To assist in the leadership development of medical students.
Systems Options Study
An independent, comparative assessment of the health care financing system and delivery options (Spring 2000)
Medical Practice Data Project
A yearly study of the factors that affect the financial performance and economic viability of medical practices in Washington state. (Washington's Ailing Health Care System - download pdf)
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