Rules and Regulations In Progress
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)
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
| Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Document | RCW/WAC (if applicable) | |
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| 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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Recently Completed Rules
*Additional information regarding the Suicide Prevention Rules can be found in the Suicide Prevention Training FAQ document (PDF).
Rules Workshops
No workshops are scheduled at this time
Rules Hearings
| Rule | Date | Registration | Documents |
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| WAC 246-918-801 Exclusions (physician assistants) and WAC 246-919-851 Exclusions (physicians) |
May 27, 2022 @4:00 PM PST |
Click Here to Register |
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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
