Agenda:

• Washington State Election Results Preliminary look at Washington State's elections and impacts on pharmacy
• Alternative Distribution Subcommittee PQAC subcommittee reviewed draft language to limit "white bagging" and "brown bagging"
• Seeking nominations to the Washington State Practitioner Advisory Committee to support the Healthcare Affordability Board If interested reach out to WSPA CEO Jenny Arnold 
• Seeking pharmacy professionals to join a workgroup to troubleshoot OTC billing of Contraception Billing OTC Contraception in the pharmacy is not easy - this group will gather these experiences to streamline options 
• Washington Pertussis Outbreak Washington State Department of Health Staff will provide updates on our pertussis outbreak including epidemiology, signs and treatment. Slides will be shared on the call and available on the News section of the WSPA home page. 

 Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be November 20th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.

Agenda:

• COVID Vaccine Update for the 2024-2025 Season Beth Arnold will present the COVID Update. Slides
• PQAC Business Meeting Recap Discuss the October 10-11th business meeting 
• Washington Residency Showcase Preview Please share the flyer with students and interested pharmacists

 Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be November 6th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Osteoporosis) Virtual | November 18, 2024; 12:00 PM
• WSPA Annual Meeting, Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA | November 8-9th 
• DEI SIG Event - early December... stay tuned!

Agenda:

• Register today for WSPA Annual Meeting! Early bird prices end today. Come join us on November 8th and 9th at Suncadia Lodge in Cle Elum, WA. 
• RSV Immunization Update: Mylinh will provide important a RSV Vaccines update
• IV Fluid Shortage: With 2 Baxter plants impacted by the hurricanes, our facilities are receiving 40-60% of their normal shipments. FDA Update and ASHP Recommendations
• Hurricane Impacts Pharmacy Care: NCPA coordinating pharmacy relief funding, patients may receive emergency fills and out of state Medicaid fills. RX Open is a resource to locate open pharmacies. WSPA created an emergency preparedness toolkit for pharmacies. 
  
  

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be October 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting, Yakima, WA | October 11, 2024
• Diabetes SIG General Meeting (Diabetes Type 1 Case Discussions), Virtual | October 17, 2024; 5:30 PM
• WSPA Health System Pharmacy Leadership Meeting, Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA | October 18th
• WSPA Annual Meeting, Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA | November 8-9th 
• Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Osteoporosis) Virtual | November 18, 2024; 12:00 PM
   

Agenda:

• WSPA Statement on Compounded GLP-1 Medications The WSPA Compounding SIG, Diabetes SIG and Ambulatory Academy helped to create this statement for patients and providers. 
• OIC Prior Authorizations and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Rules Work WSPA will submit stakeholder comments.
• WSPA Urges Participation in the upcoming PQAC Accessible Labels Rule Making October 4th and 11th. WSPA members submitted stakeholder comments.
• Community Pharmacy Foundation Washington Special Projects The CPF manages a special projects fund and project ideas are being solicited.

 Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be October 9th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Community Practice Academy - Networking on Tap: Hot Cider Day Edition, Various Locations | September 30, 2024; 4:00 PM 
• Long Term Care Academy, Virtual | October 1, 2024; 1:00 PM (Email Boris, [email protected] for invite)
• Industry SIG Kickoff Meeting, Virtual | October 2, 2024; 1:00 PM 
• Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting, Yakima, WA | October 11, 2024; 9:00 AM 
• Diabetes SIG Meeting, Virtual | October 17th 5:30 PM
• WSPA Health System Pharmacy Leadership Meeting, Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA | October 18th
• WSPA Annual Meeting,Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA | November 8-9th 
• Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Osteoporosis)Zoom | November 18, 2024; 12:00 PM 

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 Update
• Accessible Label Rule Making - WSPA submitted comments to PQAC based on member feedback 
• HCA Pharmacy Cost of Dispensing Survey - WSPA also submitted comments. The survey should be distributed in October and all dispensing pharmacies should respond to best inform the actual costs. 
• Welcome new WSPA Board of Director Members! Thank you to everyone who voted
•  Call for new Academy Chairs

Click here to apply for the HSA Chair-Elect and ASHP Delegate
Click here to apply for the AmCA Chair-Elect
Click here to apply for the CPA Chair PositionUpcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be September 25th, 2024 at 11:00 AM PT You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Behavioral Health SIG Meeting Zoom | September 18, 2024; 12:00 PM PT
• Compounding SIG Meeting Zoom | September 24, 2024; 11:00 PM PT
• Community Practice Academy - Networking on Tap: Hot Cider Day Edition, Various Locations | September 30, 2024; 4:00 PM PT
• Industry SIG Kickoff Meeting, Zoom | October 2, 2024; 1:00 PM PT
• Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting, Yakima, WA | October 11, 2024; 9:00 AM PT
• WSPA Health System Pharmacy Leadership Meeting, Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA | October 18th

Agenda:

• PQAC Updates WSPA staff review key highlights from last week's PQAC meeting: Semaglutide Compounding  Statement, Non-Resident Pharmacy Directive
• MOUD in Community Pharmacies Jenny Bacci and Boris Zhang highlight the UWSOP/WSPA will review the findings of their project "Developing a model of care for medications for opioid use disorder at community pharmacies" funded by the Community Pharmacy Foundation.
• Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners! Celebrate them at the Awards Banquet on November 9th at Annual Meeting
• Election Results Will be posted tomorrow!

 Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be September 11th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Our SIGs and Academies meet regularly! Check the calendar for an upcoming event!
• Technician Taco Social Renton, WA | September 21st
• Spokane Pharmacy Association Trivia Night Night Mead, WA | September 21st
• Community Practice Academy Hot Cider Day Event Multiple Locations | September 30th 
• Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting  TBD and Virtual | October 11th
• WSPA Annual Meeting Suncadia Lodge, Cle Elum, WA | November 8-9th  

Agenda:

• Voter's Guide for Board of Directors (voting due by August 23rd - vote here)
• Technician Taco Social - September 21st; WSPA Conference Center
• Annual Meeting - November 8-9th; Suncadia Resort
• CMS National Pharmacy Inflation Reduction Act Educational Outreach Campaign
• PQAC Meeting - August 22nd; L&I Office and Zoom

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be August 28th You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Provider Services Billing Workgroup - August 20th; 10:00 AM PT; Zoom
• Behavioral Health SIG Meeting - August 21st; 12:00 PM PT; Zoom
• General Diabetes SIG Meeting - August 27th; 5:30 PM PT; Zoom
• Compounding SIG Meeting - August 27th; 7:30 AM PT; Zoom

Agenda:

• Healthcare Benefit Manager Bill update
• Meet the Candidates Reminder for the WSPA Board of Directors
• Annual Meeting Reminders (Posters and Residency Showcase)

Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be August 14th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• DEI SIG General Meeting - August 6th, 5PM-6PM; Zoom
• Behavioral Health SIG Meeting - August 21st, 12PM; Zoom
• Compounding SIG Meeting - August 27th, 11AM; Zoom
• Diabetes SIG General Meeting - August 27th, 5:30PM-6:30PM; Zoom

Agenda:

• New Industry SIG Industry Pharmacy Professionals are invited to join our newest SIG. 
• Seeking a new Behavioral Health SIG Chair Contact Boris if interested. 
• Have You Seen our New Podcasts? Amb Care has a Podcast on Pain and Palliative Care, and Health Systems addresses Seeking Leadership in Pharmacy in their recent release. 
• Long Acting Injectables in Community Pharmacy We are seeking your input on Long Acting Injectables in your practice. Please respond to this survey by WSPA and UW. 
• ACIP Updates Mylinh will review the most recent immunization recommendations from the recent ACIP Meeting. 
• PQAC Updates review important updates from the last meeting

 Upcoming Events

• The next Town Hall will be July 31st. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.

Agenda:

• WSPA Salary Survey Results Posted: 2024 Survey results will be reviewed. Thank you to everyone that participated!
• Medicaid OTC Contraception Billing FAQ for Pharmacy: Soon expect to use pharmacist NPI number to process. WSPA working with OIC to standardize a process for all commercial payers. 
• WSPA Board of Directors Applications Open! We are looking for WSPA Members to help lead our organization.
• WSPA Award Nominations Open! Please nominate an outstanding pharmacy professional today!
• OIC Call for Rule Making : WSPA will submit comments
• Seeking Student and Residents Leaders for WSPA Academies and SIGs: Community Practice Academy, Health Systems Academy, AmbCare Academy, and Behavioral Health SIG. Email Boris if you are interested. 

Upcoming Events:

• The July 3rd Town Hall will be canceled. Talk to you on July 17th. Future dates can be added to your calendar via our event calendar.
• Addressing food insecurity webinar on June 25th 
• Diabetes SIG Meeting on June 25th at 5:30 pm
• Celebrating Pride Month | True Colors: Exploring Pharmacy Practice within the LGBTQIA+ Community Webinar on June 26th at 12:00 PM
• MPJE Prep Session for Residents and New Grads on June 27th 9-2 PM for WSPA members. Email [email protected] for more info.
• AmbCare Academy Lunch Bunch: Cardiovascular Health and SELECT Trial Review web call on July 15th at 12:00 PM