WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

Agenda: CMS GLP-1 Bridge Program  WSPA staff will highlight nuances to this important program. Pharmacy professionals in the community and ambulatory space should take time to understand the program and it's intricacies (of which there are quite a few!)  Seeking Student and Resident Representatives for SIGs and Academies  These leadership opportunities are outstanding connection points for student...

Agenda: PQAC Meeting Recap The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission had a busy  meeting  with extensive rulemaking.  Washington State Community Information Exchange (WA CIE)  Comagine Health presents  on this vital data connection and resource CMS Informational Pharmacy Webinar on the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge  : The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding an upcoming informatio...

Agenda: ECAPS Bill Scheduled for Markup tomorrow!  HR 3164  - Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act would permit pharmacists to bill Medicare as Qualified Health Providers for flu, COVID and Strep Testing. Having a markup is a necessary step to final bill passage.  Congresswoman DelBene  sits on the committee. Please send her office a note or call of support!  EthnoMed  This non-pro...

Agenda: Drug Take-Back Program Sunset Review  The Drug Take-Back Program was created in the legislature to go through January 1st, 2029, and is undergoing a review. This review will make a recommendation to change, continue or terminate the program. We intend for the pharmacy community to be involved in their research and fact finding.  Mifepristone access may be limited following  action by the 5...

Agenda: Rural Health Transformation Project  WSPA's project and Workgroup Mobile Health Outreach Grant Many pharmacies have been providing care and outreach to communities across Washington this year.  Project description  and  Event Map . DOH Equitable Licensing Fees Sessions    WSPA will attend these sessions to express concerns about our high license fees, and need to maintain PQAC funding - we...

Agenda: PQAC Business Meeting  Recap APhA Annual Meeting Highlights NCPA Fly In:  WSPA members  prepare to speak  to our legislators in DC.  Rural Health Transformation  RFP Call Washington's Prescription Monitoring Program  A reminder that three distinct dates must be reported  to the PMP. Also note that while testosterone fills are being collected, they are not being displayed.  2026 WSPA Salary...

Agenda: 2026 WSPA Salary Surve y  Your help is needed! Please respond, and share with your peers! The more participation, the better the results! Also, respondents have a chance to win a $100 Amazon card. You do not have to be a member to participate.  WSPA Special Interest Groups (SIGs ) We host SIGs to bring together members to share resources, or work on issues. Our current SIGs include  Behavi...

Agenda: Legislative Update - Last week of  2026 Session Pharmacist vaccinators and prescribers must  enroll in ProviderOne  for the Managed Medicaid plans to pay for vaccines and medications starting April 2026. WRAPP Advisory Board Seeking New Members  The Washington Recovery Assistance Program for Pharmacy is seeking SUDP, tech and pharmacists with community chain pharmacy experience to join the...

Agenda: Legislative Update  Thank you to everyone's efforts, but SSB 5924 to allow independent prescribing by pharmacists is not advancing this session. On the call today we will discuss next steps for a bill next year, provide other bill updates, and recap the second Legislative Day.  2026 Legislation Page Measles Cases  - 4 counties are affected, and more cases are  expected Please offer MMR Vac...

Agenda: Legislative Session Update -  Bill Tracker PQAC Business Meeting Recap -  Feb 5th  Seeking WA State Pharmacy Technician Association incoming chair , application at bottom of  WSPTA page   and reach out to Sirena (Sirena@wsparx.org) for more information.  Seeking new chair for Community Practice Academy , for more information reach out to Boris Zhang, (Boris@wsparx.org) New Health System Ac...

Agenda: Scope Bill Hearing:  SB 5924  has a hearing scheduled for Friday at 8 am! Please  register your support for the bill!  We want over 200 registered in support before the hearing! Legislative Session : Bills on compounding, BCPP Psych pharmacists, and Compounding are also top priorities.  Measles in WA: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has updated its  Interim Measles Outbreak...

Agenda: Our Scope Expansion Bill needs your support!  Please contact the Senate Health and LTC Committee to ask for a hearing. We have created resources to help with outreach on the  Scope Bill Page .  Legislative Session is underway We will summarize our  session priorities , and share the  bill tracker .  Legislative Days in Olympia - Join us in Olympia to meet with legislators and advocate for...

Agenda: 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 bi...

Agenda: 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 De...

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, Phar...

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,...

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 - 1:0...

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 wi...

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 a...

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 a...

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 dynam...

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 Eve...

Agenda: PBM Rule Making The 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...

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 th...

Agenda: ACIP and DOH Immunization Update  The Washington DOH Vaccine Advisory Committee met and voted to  recommend the COVID Vaccine for pregnant women and all patients 6 months and older  on Friday June 13th. Pharmacists may need to update their CDTAs to allow for more shared decision making and siting state recommendations.  Resident and Student Positions - Seeking leaders for Amb Care Academy,...