Washington's Doctor Watch System Fails | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Washington’s bold move to publicly notify the public when doctors face formal allegations has backfired—delays of months or complete silence until cases are resolved leave patients in the dark and vulnerable. A shocking case involving sexual misconduct charges filed in August last year went unnoticed by the public until much later, while the doctor kept practicing. Critics say the law’s spirit demands swift, clear alerts—not buried notices or bureaucratic loopholes. Lawmakers are now considering budget fixes to force accountability, because transparency isn’t optional when patient safety is…