Rules and Regulations In Progress
Updated Nov. 9, 2018
Rules are created through a public process involving open public workshops and hearings. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. While each rule is in various stages of rule writing, you are welcome to comment at any time.
The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has authority (RCW 18.71.017) to change, update, and add to the following chapters of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC):
Chapter 246-918 WAC - Physician Assistants
Chapter 246-919 WAC - Medical Quality Assurance Commission
Emergency Rulemaking
Rule | Date | Location | Documents |
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Retired Active Licenses | March 25, 2020 | GoToMeeting |
Current Rules in Progress
Rule
Code Reviser (CR) Document
RCW/WAC (if applicable)
Proposed Clinical Support Program
CR-101
New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants
Telemedicine
CR-101
New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants
Opioid Prescribing Exclusions
CR-101
WAC 246-918-801
WAC-246-919-851
Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements (CDTA)
CR-101
New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants
SB 6551 – International Medical Graduate Licensing
CR-101
WAC 246-919-340
Stem Cells
CR-101
New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants
Chapter 246-918 WAC Physician Assistants
CR-101
Chapter 246-918 WAC – existing sections may be amended and new sections may be added. Implementing SHB 2378
Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Document | RCW/WAC (if applicable) | |
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Proposed Clinical Support Program | CR-101 | New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants | |
Telemedicine | CR-101 | New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants | |
Opioid Prescribing Exclusions | CR-101 |
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Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements (CDTA) | CR-101 | New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants | |
SB 6551 – International Medical Graduate Licensing | CR-101 |
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Stem Cells | CR-101 | New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants | |
Chapter 246-918 WAC Physician Assistants |
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Chapter 246-918 WAC – existing sections may be amended and new sections may be added. Implementing SHB 2378 |
Recently Completed Rules
*Additional information regarding the Suicide Prevention Rules can be found in the Suicide Prevention Training FAQ document (PDF).
Rules Workshops
Rule | Date | Location | Documents |
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Chapter 246-918 WAC Physician Assistants |
TENTATIVE April 7, 2021 @ 2pm |
GoToWebinar: Registration link coming soon
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Telemedicine | TBD- April 2021 |
GoToWebinar: Registration link coming soon
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Draft Language |
Rules Hearings
We do not have any Rules Hearings scheduled at this time.
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If you have questions, please contact our Program Manager at Medical.Rules@wmc.wa.gov. For more information about Medical Commission rules and policies, please visit our policies page or our FAQ page.
More agency rule resources
Department of Health Rule Making
Other Department rules in WAC Title 246