WSMA Podcasts

Washington State Medical Association
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Conversations from a physician perspective. CME available where indicated. The official podcast channel of the Washington State Medical Association. The WSMA represents nearly 13,000 physicians, resident physicians, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice types across Washington.

  1. JAN 26

    WSMA Priority Bills Advance

    Week of January 26, 2026: As we enter week three of the state legislative session, WSMA Lobbyist Malorie Toman gives an update on WSMA priority bills to ensure patient access to preventive care, including vaccinations. For a video version, click here.

    2 min

  2. JAN 19

    2026 Legislative Session Begins

    Week of January 19, 2026: An overview of our priority issues for the "short" 60-day session. The 2026 Washington state legislative session kicked off last Monday, Jan. 12, and WSMA's government affairs team in Olympia will be providing weekly episodes throughout session to keep you updated on our advocacy efforts. In our first update, WSMA Senior Director of Government Affairs and Policy Sean Graham gives a rundown of what to expect this session and the priority issues the WSMA will be focused on. For a video version, visit the WSMA website.

    5 min

  3. JAN 9

    2026 Legislative Session Preview

    Join WSMA’s government affairs team for a legislative update. They run through WSMA's priority issues for the 2026 session and everything else in Olympia that will be impacting patient care and the physician community when session starts on Jan. 12. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Webinar live record date: January 7, 2028

    57 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Trauma Informed Care (Physician and Practitioner Wellness Series)

    CME available. During this interactive webinar with PeaceHealth Nurse Educator, Malena Munroe, Trauma Informed Care will be examined through the lenses of Toxic Stress and Protective Factors, Equity and Justice, and Resilience and Restorative Practices. This examination will help to identify how symptoms of trauma present in care settings and apply trauma informed strategies to care for not only our patients, but ourselves and our colleagues as well. Learning objectives: Describe the long-term physiological and behavioral effects of repeated trauma Identify how trauma symptoms present in care setting Apply Trauma Informed Care strategies to care for patients, and each other Episode 13 of the Physician and Practice Wellness podcast series. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Webinar live record date: October 6, 2025 Podcast release date: November 12, 2025 Podcast expiration date: November 11, 2028 Presentation slides Claim CME Credit: To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME credit claim. Evaluation and credit claim

    55 min

  5. 09/29/2025

    Compassionate Care Starting with Ourselves: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice (Physician and Practitioner Wellness Series)

    CME available. In this episode, Joe Sherman, MD discusses cultivating compassionate care within ourselves. Healthcare professionals are driven by a deep commitment to care for others, often at the expense of their own well-being. Trained in cultures of self-sacrifice and perfectionism, many clinicians now face increasing patient complexity, shrinking resources, and time constraints—factors that contribute to burnout, isolation, and compassion fatigue. This interactive session reframes compassion as a practice that must begin with the self. Participants will explore the science and power of self-compassion as a foundation for sustainable care. Through reflective exercises and evidence-based strategies, clinicians will learn practical tools to integrate self-compassion into their daily routines—enhancing their capacity for connection, resilience, and joy in practice. Learning objectives: Describe the evidence-based role of self-compassion in mitigating clinician burnout and compassion fatigue. Apply reflective exercises to identify and shift patterns of self-criticism and perfectionism in practice. Integrate practical self-compassion strategies into daily routines to enhance resilience, connection, and professional fulfillment. Episode 12 of the Physician and Practice Wellness podcast series. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Webinar live record date: Sept. 8, 2025 Podcast release date: Sept. 29, 2025 Podcast expiration date: Sept. 28, 2028 Presentation slides Claim CME Credit: To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME credit claim. Evaluation and credit claim

    54 min

  6. 08/08/2025

    Behind the Resolutions: Navigating the WSMA House of Delegates

    Join WSMA Director of Policy Jeb Shepard and Kim Ha Wadsworth, DO, a delegate to the WSMA House of Delegates representing Thurston Mason County Medical Society, as they take a one-hour deep dive into the WSMA’s House of Delegates and how the policymaking body works. Topics discussed include: Overview of the WSMA House of Delegates. Governance structure of the WSMA. A walkthrough of the WSMA Annual Meeting’s Saturday reference committees and Sunday floor action. Drafting and advocating for resolutions. From policy to real-world action. A sneak peek at the 2025 House of Delegates. For a video version, visit the WSMA website.

    1h 6m

  7. 07/10/2025

    Efficiency as Wellness: How Smarter EHRs Strengthen Health Systems and Clinicians (Physician and Practitioner Wellness Series)

    CME available. In this episode, Becket Mahnke, MD, Chief Health Information Officer at Confluence Health shares lessons from leading EHR transformation efforts that measurably improved clinician efficiency and well-being—cutting documentation time, flattening inbox growth, and increasing clinician satisfaction. He’ll explore how thoughtful design, governance, and AI integration can turn the EHR from a source of burnout into a lever for clinical excellence and system strength. Learners will leave with actionable strategies to reduce friction, reclaim time, and foster a healthier digital ecosystem. Learning objectives: Describe how EHR design and governance strategies can reduce clinician burnout and improve operational efficiency. Describe how EHR design and governance strategies can reduce clinician burnout and improve operational efficiency. Identify specific metrics and tools that demonstrate improvements in clinician experience, including reductions in documentation time, teamwork, and inbox volume. Evaluate the role of emerging technologies—such as predictive models and generative AI— in supporting clinician wellness and enhancing care delivery. Episode 11 of the Physician and Practice Wellness podcast series. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Webinar live record date: June 9, 2025 Podcast release date: July 10, 2025 Podcast expiration date: July 9, 2028 Resources: Presentation slides Claim CME Credit: To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME credit claim. Evaluation and credit claim

    58 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    Injectable Buprenorphine Prescribing (Better Prescribing, Better Treatment series)

    CME available. Dr. Nathan Schlicher sits down with with Dr. Caleb Holtzer, MD, MPH, a family medicine doctor in Chewelah, WA and Dr. Mark Duncan, a board-certified psychiatrist at UW Medicine. They discuss the role of injectable buprenorphine in treating opioid use disorder (OUD), focusing on improved adherence, reduced misuse, and better outcomes. Participants will compare Sublocade® and Brixadi®, review safe prescribing practices, and learn to apply patient-centered strategies to determine appropriate use in clinical care. Learning Objectives: Describe the role of injectable buprenorphine in improving adherence and retention for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) Differentiate between Sublocade and Brixadi in terms of dosing, administration, pharmacology, and patient experience. Evaluate patient-specific factors to determine when injectable buprenorphine may be a more effective option than oral formulations. Episode 26 of the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe prescribing podcast. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Release date: June 24, 2025 Expiration date: June 23, 2028 Resources: Presentation slides Prescribing Information | SUBLOCADE® (buprenorphine extended-release) injection, for subcutaneous use, CIII https://www.brixadihcp.com/dosing-and-administration/ Claim CME Credit: To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME and MOC credit claim. To claim MOC, you must earn 100% on the quiz component. Evaluation and credit claim

    1h 2m
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Conversations from a physician perspective. CME available where indicated. The official podcast channel of the Washington State Medical Association. The WSMA represents nearly 13,000 physicians, resident physicians, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice types across Washington.

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  • Creator
    Washington State Medical Association
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Washington State Medical Association
  • Show Website
    WSMA Podcasts