Along with caring for patients, one of the great satisfactions I have experienced during my medical career is the opportunity to conceive, create, operate and ultimately sell a number of medical-related businesses. Seeing an idea come to life and thrive is much like parenting.  It takes nurturing, fortitude, patience, dedication, teamwork and sacrifice.  But in [...]

  By Thomas A. Lerner The Washington Medical Commission conducted a census of Washington licensed physicians over a 2 year period, and published its results this spring. While no survey yields a 100% response rate, the Commission timed their inquiry with license renewals and then followed up approximately 3-4 weeks afterwards with those who had [...]

Greetings esteemed members, The 66th Washington State Legislative Session has come to a close, but not without the typical harried dash to the finish. While we are still evaluating how legislative decisions will impact health care both locally and nationally, I am excited to share that the session had successful outcomes and enlightening moments for [...]