At the WSMA Foundation, we believe in a future where physicians are healthy and fulfilled; where physicians, the health care team, and patients are partners; and where all Washingtonians experience equitable, quality care that aligns with their needs, goals, and values.
Fulfilling that quest depends upon transformational change at all levels—individual, organizational, and statewide. We believe that change is possible, and that physicians and patients can thrive in health care settings that support them.
As a health care improvement foundation, we value:
- Well-being: We promote the well-being of physicians so that we can fulfill our high calling of caring for our patients.
- Health equity: We commit to health equity and eliminating disparities to improve health care in Washington.
- Patient partnership: We uphold and respect the patient/physician partnership, creating equitable health care settings where conversations are mutual and care decisions are shared.
- Compassion: We serve our patients, communities, and each other with compassion in the pursuit of wellness and equity for all Washingtonians.
- Collaboration: We work with a diversity of stakeholders to generate high-impact equitable results that improve care in Washington state.
- Legacy: We build upon the vision of forward-thinking physician leaders to ensure an equitable, thriving medical profession, and a healthy population.
Our goals:
- Strengthen physician wellness and restore the joy of practice.
- Advance health equity in all communities.
- Honor people’s goals, values, and preferences.
The Foundation exists today because of the vision of forward-thinking doctors who cared about— and invested in—the future of the profession more than 50 years ago.
With your participation and support, the WSMA Foundation ensures that legacy will continue to benefit physicians today... and tomorrow.