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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The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast episodes:

November 08, 2023November 8, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
DOH and PQAC Inspectors: Inventory must include will call items. A printout of the will call items suffices.
OTC Contraception Billing: Guide to Billing OTCs to Medicaid and HCA Pharmacy Survey
Annual Meeting Recap
DOH COVID Updates: Slides
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30min
November 08, 2023October 25, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
PBM's, Pharmacy and Sponsor study WSPA needs many more pharmacies to participate in the 3 axis study. Submit dispensing data this week to be included!
Bree Collaborative Introduction - Emily Nudelman, Transformation and Community Partnership Manager. Slides and Resources
SPA Payout and Rate Updates DOH will change rates and issue payments following CMS approval of the State Plan Amendment
Cantwell Press Conference with Local Pharmacies and PBMs and related Seattle Times Article
PQAC Updates Updates from October 19th Meeting
DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
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40min
October 16, 2023October 11, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Emergency Preparedness Summit Recap WSPA staff to review major actions of the meeting
COVID Vaccine Reimbursement Pearls - Both Medicare and WA Medicaid including the MCO plans should pay $40 admin fee. DOH Update Slides. WSPA is partnering with DOH on a Bridge Access Program and supporting E-True North enrollment for un and under insured individuals.
Federal PBM and Provider Legislation
ECAPS Bill Rep.DelBene the first Washington Co-Sponsor!
PBM Legislation Thank you to Senator Cantwell for being the lead sponsor!
Seeking Academy Leaders
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31min
October 16, 2023September 27, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
COVID Vaccine and Pediatric Patients Clarification Moderna and Pfizer vaccine approvals and EUAs for patients 6 months and older. DOH Slides
What Parents/Guardians Should Know about Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF)
COVID-19 Vaccination for Children: A Checklist for Parents and Caregivers (PDF)
Getting Vaccinated to Protect Against COVID-19 Illness (wa.gov)
DOH 820-025 Pediatric Provider Discussion Guide: Building Parental/Guardian Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccination (wa.gov)
COVID vaccine for un and underinsured patients
E True North Enrollment Information and Welcome Packet
WSPA-DOH Pharmacy Bridge Program and Vaccines for Adults program - contact Sirena to partner
RSV and Pregnancy - ACIP Voted to recommend Pfizer RSV Vaccine for women who are 32-36 weeks pregnant to give their child protective antibodies for RSV.
Washington State Plan Agreement Settlement Finalized! Review settlement details including back payment and next steps
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41min
September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
WSPA Launches 3-Axis Advisors Study This first of its kind study will capture plan sponsor (employer) and pharmacy data as it relates to PBMs. We need pharmacy and employer data to power the study!
New COVID Vaccines approved by FDA and ACIP Guidance Overview Slides, State Update
Washington State Plan Amendment Agreement
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27min
September 05, 2023August 30, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Prescription Adaption Rule: A tool to decrease administrative burdens such as adding add grams/day, and clarify prescriptions. The DEA permits adaption in Washington State as well. In Washington PBM's may not recoup money based on administrative errors. WSPA's PBM Resource Page lists this and other relevant laws to protect pharmacies.
PQAC Updates reviewing important updates from the last meeting
DOH COVID Reports and Updates: Slides, Pharmacy Vaccine Orders, FRPP Orders
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20min
August 29, 2023August 16, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Vaccination Update: Mylinh Nguyen will provide an overview of new vaccines and recommendations for the fall including influenza, RSV, COVID, HPV, and coadministration. Slides, MMWR for RSV Vaccine
Washington Residency Showcase at WSPA Annual Meeting - all programs and interested individuals invited to attend!
WSPA Election Results Welcome to our newest Board Members, and thank you to everyone one the ballot, willing to lead!
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38min
August 02, 2023August 2, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders, FRPP Orders
Annual Meeting (link)
Upcoming events (Technician Taco Social, CPA S'mores Networking Event)
Board of Directors Candidates Presentation
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35min
July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
WSPA Upcoming Events and Opportunities: August 2nd Town Hall will feature Board of Directors Candidates
Community Practice Academy S'mores Social: August 10th in the evening
WSPA Technician Taco Social and CE: September 23rd
USP 795 Compounding Training: Not just for Compounders! Please click here if you are a WSPA member to access the training complimentary, or here if you would like to take the training but are not an active member.
PQAC Openings PQAC is looking to hire an Inspector for King County Area and a second PQAC Pharmacist Consultant - Si Bui will highlight the two positions. Additionally, PQAC is seeking a Public Member for the Commission.
Mental Health First Aid Training: WSU CPPS has a grant to provide this important training to pharmacy professionals in our state. They have partnered with WSPA to offer many training opportunities in the next year.
Pharmacy Manual from DEA: Prescription pseudoephedrine clarification
COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders,FRPP Orders
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22min
June 22, 2023June 21, 2023 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
WSPA Call for Board Members Application Open! We are seeking engaged members from all practice settings join the WSPA Board of Directors.
WSPA Award Nominations Open! Shine the light on excellent professionals in Washington by nominating them for a WSPA Award!
Medication Shortages: Bicillin L-A, Platinum Shortages, incretin mimetics, methotrexate
PQAC Accessible Labeling Rules: Workshop June 15th & Rules Drafted
WSPA Supports Deep Injection: Certificate Training Now Available!
Seeking Student and Resident Members for WSPA Academies: Apply today!
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21min

FAQs about WSPA Pharmacy Podcast:

How many episodes does WSPA Pharmacy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.