Three Things You Need to Know:
1. WMC offices will be closed, Thursday June 19th.
2. On May 9, 2025, the WMC adopted "Visiting Student Learning Opportunity License Exemptions", POL2025-03. This document supersedes POL2020-01, Elective Educational Rotations.
3. Notice of Adoption – Interpretive Statement “"Qualified Physician" Under Optometry Law”
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QUICK FACT
Every four (4) years, the WMC reviews current policies to determine if they need to be updated. Most recently, we reaffirmed Practitioners Exhibiting Disruptive Behavior.
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Join the WMC as a Public Member
The WMC is seeking dedicated public members to help protect the public and ensure quality healthcare in Washington State. The WMC is composed of 21 Governor-appointed members, including 6 public members who bring valuable community perspectives to our work. If you're passionate about public service and want to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in our state, consider applying to serve on the WMC. Learn more about our meeting schedule and responsibilities at: Medical Commission Members. We also have an informational video on our YouTube channel that outlines the roles and responsibilities of WMC members. If you’re interested, please submit an application via the Governor’s site: Apply to Serve | Governor Bob Ferguson. If you have any questions, please contact our Program Manager.
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Attention Medical Cannabis Authorizers
The Medical Cannabis Program is excited to roll out training sessions for the new Medical Cannabis Registry and we want to make it easy for you to attend. This system has features and functionality that can help support medical cannabis patients and healthcare providers.
To accommodate everyone’s schedule, we’re offering multiple virtual training sessions — you only need to attend one (1). Training Sessions Available: These sessions will remain open for admission for the first 15 minutes of the session.
These sessions will walk you through the new system’s key features, answer your questions, and prepare you for a smooth transition. Questions? Reach out to the Medical Cannabis Team [email protected] or 360-236-4819.
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Opioid Prescribing for Physician Assistants and Allopathic Physicians
A CR-101, Preproposal Statement of Inquiry, was filed on April 30, 2025, as WSR #25-10-039. The WMC is considering amending the following opioid prescribing rules to modernize the language, add clarity, and bring the rules more in line with current practice: MD, WAC 246-919-850 through 246-919-985; and PA, WAC 246-918-800 through 246-918-935. Workshops will be held soon. Please visit our Rules in Progress page for the current schedule.
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From The FAQ Page
Q: What happens is the MD, PA or facility does not respond to the WMC concerning my complaint?
A: Failing to cooperate with an investigation is a violation of the law. The Medical Commission can discipline a physician or physician assistant for not responding.
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