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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 your state pharmacy association.
Flood Response: WSPA Board and Staff members share our heartfelt concern for the pharmacies, communities and members impacted by the storms. State law permits pharmacists can provide emergency refills during the emergency, and help is available to impacted pharmacies. News Item.
Legislative Update Part 2: Pharmacy Scope Expansion Bill We eagerly await the bill numbers for our scope bill! This is the 3rd year of introducing our scope expansion bill, and we expect release of the sunrise review any day. We will put our full effort behind the bill this session, and we need member's support! We seek independent prescribing and diagnosis based on an individual's training, experience and education.
Washington State Pharmacy Technician Association: We seek new co-chairs for the WSPTA to help shape the future of pharmacy technicians across Washington State.
No December 31st Town Hall Call - canceled for the holidays.
Upcoming Events:
The next Town Hall will be January 14th (No December 31st call). You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Part 1: Legislative Session Preview Discuss legislator work this week, our coalitions and partners and 340B and concerning Psych Pharmacists bills we are supporting next session.
Join us for Part 2 on December 17th for a discussion of our scope expansion bill efforts. We are eagerly awaiting release of our Sunrise Review sometime this month.
Upcoming Events:
The next Town Hall will be Dec 17th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
The December 31st call is cancelled. Happy New Year!
Check the WSPA Calendar for Academy and SIG Events
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 askwspa@wsparx.org 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.
Resident and Student Positions - Seeking leaders for Amb Care Academy, Health Systems Academy, Community Practice Academy, Behavioral Health SIG, etc. Please contact Boris Zhang if you are interested
The next Town Hall will be June 17th (We will cancel the first week in July meeting.)You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar
Seeking Members for WSPA Board of Directors We are seeking candidates for pharmacist and technician members at large, and an Incoming President. Apply by July 10th. The applications, information about the positions and expectations on the WSPA BOD Page.
NW Pharmacy Convention Recap We had an outstanding time at the Convention this year!
Seeking CE topics and speakers for Annual Meeting Contact Mylinh with your ideas mylinh@wsparx.org. Save the date for WSPA Annual Meeting on November 6-8th at Great Wolf Lodge in Ground Mound, WA.
Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be June 18th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Legislative Update: Wins! HB 1009 adds a 2nd tech member to PQAC, and HB 1186 which allows EDs and HCE to dispensed inhalers and other multi day meds are heading to the Governor's Desk! Also, SB 5794 was amended to uphold the wholesaler's preferential rate. HB 2081 and SB 5815 B&O increases on pharmacy and wholesalers are our focus now. Bill Tracker.
ACIP Updates: Mylinh will provide a comprehensive update of ACIP Guidelines. Slides
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.
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
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.
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 your state pharmacy association.
