Agenda:

• Legislative Update Bill Tracker, WSPA's work to oppose taxes that will increase the price of medications. 
• Measles Clinical Update, Resources and State Response Kim Carlson, Amanda Dodd and Cheryl Ann Barnes from DOH will review surveillance, clinical descriptions and resources for response. Slides, DOH Measles Page, Post Exposure Management, Measles Update CE for Pharmacy at no cost thanks to WSPA and DOH. 
• 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine a 2nd dose is indicated for adults 65 years and older and those with moderate to severe immunocompromise. lace holder. WSPA has funding for adult family home and community vaccine clinics held by pharmacies. 
• Renew Pharmacy Licenses Now! In late April the DOH licensing system will have a freeze and not be available online. Renew now to not have wholesaler delays, especially for ordering controlled substances. lace holder
• PQAC Updates reviewing important updates from the 3/27 Business Meeting

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be April 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• WSPA Pharmacy Career Exploration Day, April 16th | Everett, WA
• Technician Spring Fling, April 18, 2025; 8:00AM-2:30PM
• Ambulatory Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 25, 2025; 9:00AM-1:00PM
• Health System Leadership Roundtable Meeting, May 2nd, Puyallup, WA
• Northwest Pharmacy Convention, May 29th to June 1st, Coeur d'Alene, ID - EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS APRIL 23rd!l

Agenda:

• Legislative Session and Budget Update WSPA Win! The Managed Medicaid Carveout was not included in either draft budget. We continue to advocate over B&O tax changes and pharmacy impact. Our bills continue to advance in the legislature, while we play defense against bills with unintended consequences. Join Pharmacy Day in Olympia on March 31st.
• Sunrise Review Stakeholder Input: Please submit a letter of support for the Pharmacy Scope Sunrise Review by April 1st. Letters that outline care pharmacists provide, how that can be expanded and the barrier CDTAs create are needed. We have a template to get you started
• Academy Updates: Health System Academy and Ambulatory Care Academy want to know how they can meet your needs! Complete a survey today. 
• Technician Career Development Opportunity Seeking technicians who want to expand their impact and influence. Complete this survey with your interest. 
  
  

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be April 9th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• WSPA Legislative Day, March 31, 2025; 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Olympia, WA
• WSPA Pharmacy Career Exploration Day, April 16th | Everett, WA
• Technician Spring Fling, April 18, 2025; 8:00AM-2:30PM
• Ambulatory Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 25, 2025; 9:00AM-1:00PM
• Health System Leadership Roundtable Meeting, May 2nd, Puyallup, WA
• Northwest Pharmacy Convention, May 29th to June 1st, Coeur d'Alene, ID - EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS APRIL 23rd!

Agenda:

• WSPA Voices Concern Over Potential Pharmacy Carve Out from Managed Medicaid A letter of concern with solutions was sent to legislators. 
• WSPA's ASHP Delegates propose a resolution The resolution asks the ASHP Board of Directors to reconsider their policy for affiliating with unified or merged pharmacy organizations like WSPA. 
• Please submit a letter of support for the Pharmacy Scope Sunrise Review by April 1st Letters that outline care pharmacists provide, how that can be expanded and the barrier CDTAs create are needed. We have a template to get you started. 
• Academy Updates The Health System Academy and Ambulatory Care Academy recently send out a member survey and updates to members. Check your inbox to help these academies meet your practice needs.

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be March 26th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• WSPA Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch March 25th 12 PM | Virtual 
• WSPA Legislative Day #2, March 31, 2025; 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Olympia, WA
• WSPA Pharmacy Career Exploration Day, April 16th | Everett, WA
• Technician Spring Fling, April 18, 2025; 8:00AM-2:30PM
• Ambulatory Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 25, 2025; 9:00AM-1:00PM
• Northwest Pharmacy Convention, May 29th to June 1st, Coeur d'Alene, ID - EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS APRIL 23rd!

Agenda:

• Legislative Update Bill Tracker
• Pharmacist Expanded Scope Sunrise Review Submit Comments by April 1st. 
• Catch up with your academies through their podcasts! If you see anything missing, reach out to your academy leaders on their web pages!
  • Health System Academy Podcasts
  • Ambulatory Care Academy Podcasts
  • Community Practice Academy Podcasts
• Northwest Convention Call for Posters Pharmacists, residents, technicians, students, and industry are welcome to submit an abstract and encore posters are also welcome. For questions, please contact Boris Zhang ([email protected])
  
  

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be March 12th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• New Drugs New Law, March 2, 2025; 8:30AM-4:45 PM
• WSPA Legislative Day #2, March 31, 2025; 8:00AM-4:00PM
• Technician Spring Fling, April 18, 2025; 8:00AM-2:30PM
• Ambulatory Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 25, 2025; 9:00AM-1:00PM
• Northwest Pharmacy Convention, May 29th to June 1st, Coeur d'Alene, ID

Join WSPA Staff for our every other week WSPA Town Hall Wednesday at 11 am. Afterwards, each session is posted as a podcast for later listening. If you have questions or an idea for the agenda, please contact WSPA staff to discuss.Agenda:

• Influenza rates are very high in Washington and across the US Treatment Guidelines and who is at highest risk. Also, reminder that compounding osteltamivir suspension is permitted in Washington pharmacies because it is indicated in the package insert. 
• Legislative Update Bill Tracker Next week is the committee hearing cut off 
• PQAC Updates reviewing important updates from the last meeting
• Antidote Survey Reminder, health systems are asked to complete the Antidote survey this week
• Cannabis Adverse Reaction Survey Study 
  
  
  

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be February 26th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• New Drugs New Laws Online March 2, 2025; 8:30 - 4:45 PM PT
• WSU Legislative Day March 31st, 9:00 AM PT, Olympia, WA
• Technician CE Day Spring Fling April 18, 2025; 8:00 - 2:30 PM PT
• SPA Annual Meeting 2025 March 1, 2024, 4-8 PM , Spokane, WA

Agenda:

• Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome the year of the snake!
• Legislative Updates Our priority bills include: Expansion of Pharmacy Practice (HB 1520, SB 5513) and ED Prepack & HCE dispensing (SB 5019, HB 1186). The WSPA Bill Tracker contains the bills we are following. 
• Health System Antidote Survey The WSPA and Washington Poison Center have posted the 2025 Survey. Every health system is asked to complete it by February 8th.
• Supporting Community Pharmacy Workforce Webinar WSPA members are presenting this webinar hosted by the Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center on Jan 30th at 11 am. 
• Cannabis Adverse Effects Survey Study by UW Medicine This study wants to understand clinical experiences related to  cannabis by the end of February. 
• Upcoming February 6th PQAC Business Meeting Agenda
  

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be February 12th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Industry SIG Meeting (Regulatory Frameworks in the Industry Field); January 29, 2025; 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT
• General Diabetes SIG Meeting (Intro to CGM Products); January 30, 2025; 5:30 - 6:30 PM PT
• Immunizations in Pregnancy (ACIP Recommendations); February 4, 2025; 12:00 - 12:30 PM PT
• New Drugs New Laws Virtual |  March 2, 2025; 8:30 - 4:45 PM PT
• WSPA Legislative Day March 31st, 9:00 AM PT, Olympia, WA - All members encouraged to attend!
• Technician CE Day Spring Fling April 18, 2025; 8:00 - 2:30 PM PT
• Northwest Pharmacy Convention  May 29-June 1 2025; Coeur d'Alene, WA

Agenda:

• Legislative Session Kick-Off Information
• WSPA Prescriptive Authority Bill Update/Review
• WA Poison Control Center Emergency and Biologics and Antidote Survey (Due February 5, 2025)

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be Wednesday January 29, 205. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar
  
• Events:
  • Behavioral Health SIG Meeting; January 15, 2025; 12:00 PM PT
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1921731&group=
  • WSPA Legislative Committee Call; January 16, 2025: 10:30AM PT Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82918166111
  • WSPA Legislative Day #1
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1915285&group=
  • Industry SIG Meeting; January 29, 2025; 12:00 PM PT
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1908843&group=
  • General Diabetes SIG Meeting; January 30, 2025; 5:30 PM PT
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1925780&group=
  • Immunizations in Pregnancy: February 4, 2025; 12PM PT
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1927672&group=
  • 2025 New Drugs New Laws; March 2, 2025; 8:30 AM PT
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1919552&group=
  • Technician Spring Fling; April 18, 2025; 8:00 AM PT
    • https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1915284&group=

Agenda:

• Happy Holidays from the WSPA Board of Directors and Staff!
• Contact your US Representative to encourage them to vote yes on the continuing resolution! The Continuing resolution that should be voted on today in the house has some important provisions regarding PBMs. We will discuss the updates on the call today. Contacting your US Representative is easy- here's how! 
• PQAC Recap from last week's meeting Agenda
• Managed Medicaid Billing Updates Managed Medicaid implementing the state's PDL Jan 1, as well as aligning the 30 day vs 90 day eligible drug lists - so expect changes. 
• Health Care Authority Point of Sale Updates The HCA continues to troubleshoot issues with the POS system. We will identify the issues that are being addressed currently, and provide a time for questions and feedback.
  
  

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be December 4th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.

Agenda:

• Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacy Toolkit The Community Pharmacy Foundation has published the results of the WSPA-UW Grant work. 
• Two independent pharmacies were burglarized in Pierce County overnight This time of year there can be increases in break-ins and robberies. Now is the time to check security and consider increased protections.
• ACIP Updates The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices had a big meeting this fall and has posted their newest Schedules. Mylinh Nguyen will review updates to the guidelines for immunizations. Slides

 Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be December 18th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar. The New Years Day Town Hall is cancelled. See you on January 15th!
• Social Determinants of Health CE: Where and How You Can Link Your Patients to Community Resources  December 4th, noon | Virtual 
• LTC Academy Call January 7th at 1 pm | Virtual 
• Industry SIG Call on January 29th | Virtual

Agenda:

• Emergency Preparedness (Toolkit for Pharmacies)
• UW Northwest Center for Public Health Practice - Emergency Distribution of Pharmaceuticals

·         WAC 246-945-332 allows emergency refills when the governor declares an emergency which he has not done as of now·         WAC 246-945-330 allows a pharmacists to fill a medication not during an emergency. Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be December 4th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.