Ensuring Physicians Shape

the Future of Medicine

Honoring Dr. Halliday’s Legacy

KCMS extends our deepest gratitude to Dr. William Halliday for his lasting commitment to our mission. By including KCMS in his will, Dr. Halliday has ensured that physicians will continue to lead, mentor, and shape the future of medicine.

Every contribution helps continue our critical work. Like Dr. Halliady, please consider leaving a legacy gift or donating today. Your tax-deductible donation supports initiatives that strengthen the physician’s role in healthcare and preserve the future of medicine.

Leave a legacy. Make a difference.

Donate to the KCMS General Fund Today

You Can Support the Future of Medicine

The KCMS Community Foundation (KCMS-CF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to strengthening physician-led medicine and improving public health. Your support directly impacts physicians, patients, and the broader medical community by funding initiatives that:

Ensure Physicians Shape Healthcare – Preserve the physician’s role in patient care and decision-making as medicine evolves.
Strengthen the Physician-Patient Relationship – Upholding the integrity of care amid so many industry changes.
Foster Collaboration—Connect physicians with healthcare organizations, policymakers, and community leaders to drive meaningful healthcare improvements.
Sustain Physician-Led Initiatives – Supporting programs that advance medical excellence and improve healthcare outcomes.
Create a Lasting Legacy – Ensuring KCMS continues to strengthen the future of medicine.
Invest in the Next Generation—Provide mentorship, professional development, and financial support for future medical professionals.

How You Can Help
Your support makes a real impact. Donations can be directed to specific initiatives or designated for general use, ensuring resources go where they are needed most.

Other Ways to Give
💲 Matching Gifts & Workplace Giving Many employers offer matching gift programs. Check with your HR department to see if your donation can be matched!
🎗 Honor or Memorial Donation Recognize a loved one, mentor, or physician who has impacted medicine. Donate in their memory.
📝 Planned Giving & Legacy Donations Include KCMS in estate planning to create a lasting impact on the future of medicine.

Join Us in Making a Difference
We appreciate your consideration!

Mail a donation to:
King County Medical Society Community Foundation
200 Broadway, Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98122

Donate to the KCMS General Fund Today

Retired Physicians, Thank You for

Staying Connected to KCMS

We sincerely appreciate our retired members who choose to stay engaged with KCMS. Your renewals are more than just financial support—they’re a testament to the strong community of physicians who continue to stand together for the future of medicine. Your commitment means everything, and we’re grateful for your ongoing connection. We’d love to hear from you if you haven't renewed yet!

Renewing your retired membership is easy—mail your $65 renewal check to KCMS and help sustain our work for physicians and patients.

King County Medical Society
200 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Thank you for being part of KCMS—we appreciate your continued support!

Please Renew Today

All Healthcare Professionals
Please Participate in the Survey

KCMS, in partnership with Pfizer and Genmab, invites healthcare professionals to participate in a vital survey to improve care for patients with hemophilia. The baseline survey will close on Friday, February 28th.

🎁 Exclusive Incentives: Complete both surveys and be entered into a drawing to win one of six $250 gift cards—funded by KCMS!

Do you know who should participate? We call on healthcare professionals across all specialties and roles, including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurses.

📣 Spread the Word! Share this survey with your colleagues and peers in healthcare.

Click Here to Participate in the Survey

The Rheumatology Education Group In-Depth ACR Review

Please join the Arthritis Foundation Great West at The Rheumatology Education Group (TREG) Post ACR In-Depth Review in Seattle.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Location: The Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave.)
CLICK HERE go register. Registration closes February 21, 2025, at 11:45 PM PT.

TREG presenters will provide a comprehensive review, and insights of the scientific data presented at the ACR 2024 annual scientific meeting. The focus will be on basic and translational science, as well as results from recent clinical trial data, the benefits and risks of therapeutic agents, and treatment strategies for optimizing patient outcomes.

Protecting Physician-Led Care in WA State

The State Declines Naturopath Scope Expansion Proposal

For years, KCMS has worked tirelessly to uphold the highest standards in medicine and ensure that physicians' voices are heard amid the growing push to expand non-physician scope of practice. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has now released its final assessment on a proposal from the Washington Naturopathic Physicians Association seeking to broaden naturopaths' scope of practice—including the authority to prescribe controlled substances and perform additional medical procedures.

After careful review, the DOH recommended against these changes, citing significant concerns about patient safety and inadequate training standards. This decision reinforces the importance of physician-led care and aligns with KCMS’s ongoing efforts to prevent the unchecked expansion of non-physician roles at the expense of patient safety.

Key findings in the DOH report include:

Educational Gaps: The proposal failed to demonstrate that naturopaths possess the minimum education and training required to safely prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances. Current naturopathic pharmacology training is not standardized and lacks the foundational sciences incorporated into other medical programs.

Limited Clinical Exposure: Naturopathic clinical training is largely confined to naturopathic-only settings, offering little exposure to the broader medical environments where controlled substances are routinely managed.

Ambiguity in Procedures: The definition of "minor office procedures" within the proposal was deemed too vague, preventing proper evaluation of training adequacy for these procedures.

We encourage you to read the full report here: Sunrise Review Naturopathic Physician Scope of Practice Report to the Legislature, December 2024 created by the WA State DOH.

SKCC Volunteer Registration OPEN!

Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic on April 24–27, 2025, at Seattle Center to help provide free healthcare to over 3,000 patients in need. Your participation make a huge impact. Let’s work together to bridge the healthcare gap for those in need.

Click here to volunteer

In Memoriam

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