The Washington Academy of Physician Associates (WAPA) would like to address our members regarding the recently signed Big Beautiful Bill. We recognize the diverse perspectives among physician associates across Washington. As a non-partisan organization, we respect the varied views of our members and are steadfastly committed to being the unified voice of all PAs in Olympia and Washington, DC. We advocate tirelessly to ensure your perspectives shape the policies impacting our profession and patients, just as we faced the unknown of COVID-19 with courage, we are standing again at the threshold of another transformative moment in healthcare.
When COVID-19 emerged, it brought unprecedented challenges, reshaping how we deliver care. Washington PAs stepped up, confronting the crisis head-on with dedication and resilience. We grieved alongside our patients and their families, yet we remained steadfast. That era, though devastating, spurred innovations that have left lasting global impacts on healthcare. The Big Beautiful Bill introduces new changes, and with them, uncertainty akin to those early days of the pandemic. WAPA calls on each of you to rise again with the same grit and commitment that defined our response to COVID-19.
As this bill takes effect, we urge our members to stay vigilant and prioritize delivering high-quality care to all Washingtonians. Your expertise is critical in navigating this evolving landscape. We encourage you to reach out to your state and federal representatives, sharing direct feedback from your patients and practices to shape the bill’s implementation. Your voices are essential, and WAPA will amplify them in Olympia and Washington, DC, to ensure the needs of our communities are met.
WAPA wants to hear from you. Share your insights, challenges, and experiences as we embrace this change together. Contact us through www.wapa.com or email us directly at wapa@wapa.com. For those not yet members, we invite you to join WAPA. Every membership strengthens our collective voice and is crucial to our lasting success in advocating for PAs and the patients we serve. Together, let’s face this challenge with the strength and unity that define our profession.
Sincerely,
Washington Academy of Physician Associates
Signed by
Troy Bender, DMSc, PA-C and Colleen Mauby, PA-C
Co-Chairs, WAPA Legislative Committee