WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

By WA State Pharmacy Assoc

This podcast is to inform pharmacy professionals on topics applicable to their practices. The Washington State Pharmacy Association is a member organization, please be a WSPA member or a member of you... more

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WSPA Pharmacy Podcast episodes:

November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Array RX Discount Card - This is a State supported discount that is available to all residents, and does not charge the pharmacy fees. It extends the state employee benefits price to uninsured patients. This is a discount card designed to be fair to pharmacies and support un and under insured patients. Help Patients Pay for Prescriptions and ArrayRx Card Resources. Leta Evaskus, Pharmacy Strategy and Innovation Manader for Health Care Authority will present and answer questions. Slides
Annual Meeting Recap - and save the date for 2026 Annual Meeting: November 13-14, 2026 at the Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be December 3rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Northwest Reception at ASHP Mid Year December 7th 5:30-7:30PM at Mandalay Bay N Conv Center
New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual March 8th 8-5 pm
Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, ID
WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA
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November 20, 2025November 5, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Seeking New Academy Leaders applications are open until November 15th.
Alliance for Medication Safety Tara Modisett will share their solution for tracking errors in pharmacy. This non-profit has been developing and evolving PQC+ as an affordable tool for improving practice safety and culture.
WSPA Annual Meeting - it's not too late to come join us! Onsight registration is available, and one day attendance is an option!

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be Nov 19th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
HIV and PrEP Update Nov 18th 5:00-6:30 PM WSPA Office, Renton, WA
Northwest Reception at ASHP Midyear Dec 7th, 5:30-7:30 PM, Mandalay Bay North Convention Center
New Drugs New Laws March 8th, 2026 - virtual
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November 02, 2025October 22, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
PQAC Recap the last business meeting
NCPA Highlights from the NCPA Annual Meeting
WSPA Academy Leaders Seeking leaders for our WSPA Academies - Deadline Oct 31st

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be November 5th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Amb Care Academy Lunch Bunch (CVD Health and Lipid Profiles), October 27, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting, November 7-8th, 2025; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
HIV and PrEP Update, November 18, 2025; 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PT, WSPA Office, Renton, WA
Health in Action Summit 2025; Wednesday November 5th- 8:30AM - 12PM PT - Free to register and attend
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October 13, 2025October 8, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
WSPA Moves Town Hall start time to 11:05 AM
WSPA Annual Meeting Reserve your discounted room today! Seeking dessert donation for PAC Dessert Dash at Awards Soiree. PQAC seeking questions for Annual Meeting CE.
Rural Health Transformation Project WSPA Submits a comment letter
WSPA Ambulatory Care Academy and Technician CE and Taco Social Recap

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be October 22nd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th Great Wolf Lodge
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October 01, 2025September 24, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
By popular demand... the Town Hall Call will start at 11:05 am!
Questions for PQAC The PQAC staff want to know what questions you have for them. They will include these questions in their upcoming presentation at Annual Meeting. Submit your questions!
Seeking Leaders for WSPA Academies This is an excellent way to contribute to your profession, connect with others in your practice area and support WSPA. Join Academy Leadership!
State Delays - WSPA is hearing of significant licensing delays and will advocate for resolution. But meanwhile get your license renewals in ASAP! Also, FFS Medicaid is experiencing significant delays with processing PAs. Members have told us they are seeing a one month approved fill for renewal PAs to decrease delays in patient care.
Annual Meeting Limited Time Pricing ends after October 2nd Register today and book your room!
ACIP September Meeting Recap Slides, ACIP Meeting Information WSPA Staff listened to both days of the recent meeting and will recap the findings.

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be October 8th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Technician Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Renton, WA or virtual
Amb Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Renton, WA or virtual
Pharmacy Appreciation Night at the Sounders October 4, 2025; 7:30 PM; Lumen Stadium, Seattle, WA
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual - email [email protected] for meeting details.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th Great Wolf Lodge
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October 01, 2025September 10, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
COVID-19 Vaccine WA DOH Standing Order
COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order FAQ for Health Care Providers (PDF)
COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order FAQ for the Public (PDF)
COVID- 19 Vaccine Schedule for Health Care Providers (PDF)
COVID-19 Coverage Update
Keynote Presentation at WSPA Annual Meeting Dr. Skye McKennon will present From Surviving to Thriving: The Compassionate Path to Fulfillment and Success in Pharmacy
Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be October 24th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Southwest Pharmacy Association - Risk of RSV: Disease Burden and Vaccination. Sept 16th 6:30 pm at Salty's in Portalnd, OR. RSVP via email.
Diabetes General SIG Meeting, September 16, 2025, 5:30 PM. Virtual
Behavioral Health SIG Meeting, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM. Virtual
Technician Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Renton, WA or virtual
Amb Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Renton, WA or virtual
Pharmacy Appreciation Night at the Sounders October 4, 2025; 7:30 PM; Lumen Stadium, Seattle, WA
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual - email [email protected] for meeting details.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
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September 05, 2025August 27, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
WSPA Board of Directors Election Results
PQAC Business Meeting Recap Review key takeaways of the August 14th Business Meeting
PQAC Licensing Delays PQAC was forced to layoff licensing staff, and we are hearing of delays in licensing. WSPA will advocate for these positions to be re-instated.
CDTAs and ACIP Changes WSPA strongly suggests pharmacies update their CDTAs to include more dynamic language for vaccine administration.

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be September 10th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Taco Tuesday with Spokane Pharmacy Association and WSPA, September 9, 2025; 5:30 PM; De Leon's Taco & Bar - 1801 N Hamilton St, Spokane, WA, 99207
Technician CE & Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Contact [email protected] if interested)
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting; November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
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August 14, 2025August 13, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Meet the WSPA Board of Directors Candidates - Then vote! Each candidate will have a chance on this call to speak to the members.
Interested in contributing more to WSPA? Engage with the academies. Leadership elections will be this fall.
PQAC Business Meeting - Upcoming on August 14th. Agenda
Pharmacy Appreciation Night at the Seattle Sounders - October 4th at 7:30 PM

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall Call will be August 27th
Behavioral Health SIG Meeting, August 20th 12-1 PM, Virtual
Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Alzheimer's Disease), August 26, 2025; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Virtual
Diabetes SIG Meeting; September 16th, 5:30 PM
Technician Taco Social and CE; September 26th; WSPA Office
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting; October 3rd; WSPA Office and Virtual
Long Term Care Academy Meeting, October 7th 1-2 PM; Virtual
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
Industry SIG Meeting, October 21st, 12-1 pm, Virtual
WSPA Annual Meeting; November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
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August 13, 2025July 30, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
PBM Rule MakingThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner has been updating rules for PBM enforcement. Next week WSPA will release a summary of PBM laws and rules for members. We encourage members to be engaged in the upcoming rule making. lace Holder place holder
WSPA Elections WSPA will send out the Board of Directors Ballot on August 6th. Please join the Town Hall Call on August 13th to meet the candidates.

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall Call will be August 13th
Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Alzheimer's Disease), August 26, 2025; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Virtual
Technician Taco Social and CE; September 26th; WSPA Office
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting; October 3rd; WSPA Office and Virtual
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Annual Meeting; November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
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26min
July 17, 2025July 16, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Legislative Committee Meeting July 17th at WSPA Office to prepare for upcoming session in 2026. All WSPA members are invited to join the Legislative Committee.
Profile Update Please login to your WSPA Account and check your personal and contact information. We have lots of old emails and contact info, and that makes it hard to connect with you! While you are there, make sure you are in the correct Academy for you!
Academy Updates Our Academies have updated websites! Go checkout the new websites sites! All the Academies now have a members only section with resources for WSPA members. Call (425-228-7171 ext 0) or email [email protected] if you have problems logging in.
Immunization Update We will discuss CDTA considerations during these times of conflicting information.

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be July 30th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Industry SIG Meeting, July 22, 2025; 11 AM - 12 PM; Virtual
Long Term Care Academy, July 22, 2025; 1- 2:00 PM; Virtual
Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Alzheimer's Disease), August 26, 2025; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Virtual
Technician Taco Social and CE; September 26th; WSPA Office
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting; October 3rd; WSPA Office and Virtual
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
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FAQs about WSPA Pharmacy Podcast:

How many episodes does WSPA Pharmacy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.