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Universal vaccine transition

06/03/2009

Information from State Health Officer Maxine Hayes about the changes to the universal vaccine purchasing system.


Swine Flu outbreak - guidance for physicians

05/11/2009

Guidance for physicians from the Washington State Medical Association and the state Department of Health.


An important message from the King County Board of Health

03/31/2009

Attention all King County physicians, please read this important message from the King County Board of Health.


Immunization Action Coalition of Washington: Updates for March 2009

03/11/2009

A brief summary of upcoming state events, news and resources.


Information on the Death with Dignity Act from the Department of Health

03/06/2009

The Department of Health has developed a website for Death with Dignity Act information.


AMA congratulates Obama’s new health care picks: Gov. Sebelius and Nancy-Ann Deparle

03/02/2009

The AMA comments on Sebelius and DeParle as President Obama's picks for Secretary of Health and Human Services and Director of the White House Office


AMA statement: President’s budget affirms commitment to health system reform

03/02/2009

The AMA notes that "The focus on health care in President Obama's budget highlights the importance the administration places on health system reform."


Free CME in your office on preventing dental disease in kids

02/18/2009

The Washington Dental Service Foundation is offering a free continuing education curriculum for primary care physicians.


Free copies of the newest edition of WSMA’s patient newsletter now available

02/18/2009

A new issue of WSMA’s quarterly patient newsletter, “Washington’s Physicians: Complete Care You Can Trust,” is now available


FDA offers advice on recall of peanut-containing products

02/18/2009

What to tell your patients about the FDA recall.


Donated unused textbooks

02/18/2009

Do you have unused medical or health care textbooks? Consider donating them.


WSMA Nominating Committee selected

01/26/2009

At its January 25 meeting, the WSMA Board of Trustees selected the Nominating Committee for 2009.


AMA claims victory with record breaking settlement in case against insurer

01/15/2009

The $350 million settlement marks the largest monetary settlement of a class action lawsuit against a single health insurer in the U.S.


Physicians reminded to continue to immunize patients for influenza

01/07/2009

January and February are when influenza season reaches its peak, so physicians are urged to continue to administer vaccinations.


Free CME activity explains dangers of secondhand smoke

01/07/2009

A CME activity to help guide physicians when advising their patients on smoking cessation and the dangers of secondhand smoke.


Latest AMA online video focuses on motivational interviewing

01/07/2009

The newest release from the AMA's Educating Physicians on Controversies and Challenges in Health series introduces 'motivational interviewing.'


Receive drug alerts online instead of current paper process

12/24/2008

Enroll now in a new, free service that will improve patient safety and your liability protection


BCBS settlement update: How to file a billing dispute

12/24/2008

The Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement Billing Dispute External Review Board (BDERB) will be operational beginning November 21, 2008.


Initiative 1000 passes, what doctors need to know

12/24/2008

The WSMA encourages all physicians to become familiar with the language of the initiative. The new law goes into effect March 2009.


Wanted: Rural Physicians

10/14/2008

Looking for an opportunity that provides great experience, quality of life, and financial benefits? Consider branching out to a rural practice.


Immunization registry helpful to physicians

10/14/2008

The CHILD Profile database provides a complete, accessible immunization history.



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