The Summit takes place at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia and gives Washington’s physicians, physician assistants, residents, and medical students an opportunity to amplify our advocacy message with state legislators.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WSMA LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT

About the Legislative Summit

The event will include updates from health care policy leaders, information on WSMA’s legislative agenda, and optional meetings with your local legislators.

We know your time is valuable: We’ll provide breakfast and lunch, legislative updates, and we’ll work to schedule personal meetings with your state legislative delegation.

The 2026 legislative session is a short, 60-day session, and legislators will have no shortage of challenges ahead, including closing a worsening state budget gap and addressing the impacts of cuts from H.R. 1 at the federal level. In addition, there are several newly appointed agency leaders who will inform many policy decisions, such as a new Secretary of Health, Health Care Authority Director, and more.

There’s a lot at stake, and we appreciate your interest in joining us in Olympia to help advocate for WSMA’s 2026 legislative priorities, including:

• Mitigating the impacts of the recently enacted business and occupation tax increase.
• Defending against inappropriate scope of practice expansions.
• Ensuring access to vaccines and preventive services.
• Increasing transparency in the prior authorization process.
• And more.

The event is free for WSMA members. If you have any questions about registration or have special accessibility needs, please email Malorie Toman at [email protected].

Event Overview

• WSMA legislative agenda overview
• Keynote speakers
• WSMA priority policy and fiscal issues presentation
• Advocacy 101
• Group photos – bring your white coat!
• Optional meetings with your legislative delegation