TMCMS at the 2026 WSMA House of Delegates: Stronger Together

The 2026 Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) House of Delegates, held September 26–27 at the Historic Davenport in Spokane, was a productive and energizing weekend for the Thurston-Mason County Medical Society (TMCMS) delegation. With strong collaboration, thoughtful debate, and a shared commitment to improving healthcare across Washington, our delegation had a meaningful impact on this year's proceedings.

Building on relationships developed over previous years, TMCMS worked closely with colleagues from other county medical societies, particularly Pierce and King counties. We also joined forces with our Southwest Washington regional caucus, bringing together delegates from Pierce and Clark counties to discuss resolutions, exchange perspectives, and coordinate our approach. These partnerships helped strengthen our collective voice. The majority of the resolutions we proposed were adopted, reflecting the hard work and collaboration that went into developing and advancing them.

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