Washington Physicians Health Program.
If a disciplining authority determines that unprofessional conduct by a licensee may be the result of an applicable impairing or potentially impairing health condition, the disciplining authority may refer the licensee to a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program approved by the disciplining authority in lieu of disciplinary action. ?If the licensee does not consent to the referral or fails to meet the requirements of the program, the disciplining authority may take formal disciplinary action against the licensee.
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The Washington Medical Commission, the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the State Veterinary Board of Governors all contract with the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) to implement their physician health program. ?The entity does not itself provide treatment but provides services such as referring practitioners to treatment programs and monitoring compliance.

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Costs?and Fees.
Costs of the WPHP are financed primarily by surcharges on license issuances and renewals. ?For physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, dentists, and physician assistants, the fee is $50. ?For veterinarians, the fee is $25.

The license surcharge limit for the Washington Physicians Health Program is increased to $70 for physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, dentists, and physician assistants. ?The surcharge limit for veterinarians is increased to $35.