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 SurveyAnnual Meeting RecapDOH COVID Updates: Slides

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 ResourcesSPA 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 ArticlePQAC Updates Updates from October 19th MeetingDOH COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Emergency Preparedness Summit Recap WSPA staff to review major actions of the meetingCOVID 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 LegislationECAPS Bill Rep.DelBene the first Washington Co-Sponsor!PBM Legislation Thank you to Senator Cantwell for being the lead sponsor!Seeking Academy Leaders

COVID Vaccine and Pediatric Patients Clarification Moderna and Pfizer vaccine approvals and EUAs for patients 6 months and older. DOH SlidesWhat 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 patientsE True North Enrollment Information and Welcome PacketWSPA-DOH Pharmacy Bridge Program and Vaccines for Adults program - contact Sirena to partnerRSV 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

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 UpdateWashington State Plan Amendment Agreement

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 meetingDOH COVID Reports and Updates: Slides, Pharmacy Vaccine Orders, FRPP Orders

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 VaccineWashington 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!

COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders, FRPP OrdersAnnual Meeting (link)Upcoming events (Technician Taco Social, CPA S'mores Networking Event)Board of Directors Candidates Presentation

WSPA Upcoming Events and Opportunities: August 2nd Town Hall will feature Board of Directors CandidatesCommunity Practice Academy S'mores Social: August 10th in the eveningWSPA Technician Taco Social and CE: September 23rdUSP 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 clarificationCOVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders,FRPP Orders

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, methotrexatePQAC Accessible Labeling Rules: Workshop June 15th & Rules DraftedWSPA Supports Deep Injection: Certificate Training Now Available!Seeking Student and Resident Members for WSPA Academies: Apply today!

New WSPA Academy Podcasts: - Ambulatory Care Academy: Community Practice Residency Podcast: Tips and Considerations- Community Practice Academy: Future of Pharmacy Post COVID in Community Practice Podcast- Health Systems Academy: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault through Pharmacy PodcastWSPA Call for Award and Board of Directors Nominations! We are looking for outstanding individuals to recognize and to lead our organization!DOH Medicaid Redetermination: Pharmacy professionals can help eligible Medicaid patients keep their coverage.PQAC Meeting Recap: WSPA Staff will highlight the most recent PQAC Meeting and Rules Work

Career Day RecapDiabetes Practitioner Support: WSPA is co-hosting a Diabetes CE Day on May 19th. Also, WSPA is starting a Diabetes Special Interest Group. Contact Mylinh if you are interested - mylinh@wsparx.org.WSPA Deep Injection TrainingLegislative Special Session Update, Budget Recap and a look ahead to next sessionESI Fraudulent Audit Letter The Office of the Insurance Commissioner was notified that fake Express Scripts Letters were faxed to pharmacies about audits. Be on alert for audits that seem odd, or intrusive. Contact for WSPA for more information. Remember! Order your home COVID Test Kits today!

COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders, FRPP OrdersState Plan Amendment Settlement Update to provide an update on WSPA's settlement and back payment for the Medicaid State Plan Amendment Dispensing FeeHow to connect patients with social services: Washington 211 The Washington 211 resource center will come and present this important resource for patients to find local resources for housing, food, elder and child care, etc.COVID Emergency Declaration Changes Be sure to have your current CDTA on file and updated for vaccinations, and the statewide standing orders eliminated. Email Jenny Arnold (Jenny@wsparx.org) if you need a vaccine CDTA partner, or strategy for overseeing nurse vaccinations.

State Plan Amendment UpdateNaloxone OTC UpdateLegislative UpdatesPharmacy Outreach Event ReminderWRAPP PresentationCommunity News: Gohobic (vilobelimab); COVID-19 Pandemic Policy Observational AnalysisCOVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Pharmacy Orders, FRPP Orders

COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides,Pharmacy Orders, FRPP OrdersFederal Legislative Update: Senate Finance Committee Hearing March 30th, HB 1770 To Amend the Social Security Act for Pharmacy Services and many other investigations into PBMs and Competition in Medications.APhA Annual Meeting Recap! Congratulations Kennedy Erickson for a very sucessful year as APhA-ASP President, and to Beverly Schaefer for being awarded the APhA Travel Vaccine Champion Award. Many Washington Pharmacists presented well received CEs and Posters at the meeting as well!Have you listened to these Washington Pharmacy Podcasts? WSPA Academies host frequent Podcasts! Some are timely, others offer long lasting insight. UW School of Pharmacy hosts Pharmacy Fridays with helpful updates on the profession. Which Upcoming WSPA Meeting are you registered for? nIf you aren't planning to attend New Drugs New Laws, NWPC or our Academy Meetings you are missing out on updates, networking and a recharge!

Agenda:COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders, FRPP OrdersHealth Workforce Sentinel Network Survey: Ben Sharples will highlight the importance of pharmacy professionals responding to the workforce survey. The survey asks what your workforce concerns, needs and changes you and your site are facing. This informs workforce development in Washington and WSPA efforts. Please respond to the survey today!ASHP Match Day Round 1! Results of Round 1 are posted.WSPA hopes Washington applicants and programs all found their best matches!WSPA Online Communities: If you aren't logging into the WSPA Community you are missing out! This is where our Academies and SIGs share their best information. All you have to do is login at www.wsparx.org to see current events, resources and more!WSPA Upcoming Events:WSPA New Drugs New Laws: April 16th in Spokane, WANorthwest Pharmacy Convention: June 1-4th in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Legislative Update Bill TrackerRecap of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation HearingRyan Oftebro TestimonyPrime Therapeutics Court CasePublished OpinionPublic LetterPharmacy Career Exploration Day - Saturday, April 29thDOH Reports WA FRPP ReportWA Jurisd Pharm vs FRPP Dist Comp Weekly Report

COVID-19 Vaccine Update by DOH Staff: Slides, Pharmacy Orders, FRPP OrdersWSPA Legislative Update WSPA Bill TrackerWSU Pharmacy Student Organizations Need You! WSU Pharmacy Associations are planning APPE Prep Sessions for students and need experienced preceptors to lead example discussions. Link here for flyerUS Senate Commerce Committee hearing on PBMs Feb 16th 7 am PT. WSPA Immediate Past President Ryan Oftebro will be a witness in the hearing.

Updated Naloxone Standing Order: The Washington State Naloxone Standing Order allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone to ANYONE who requests it or should have it with our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Tao Kwan-Gett as the prescriber. Please use this to help reduce opioid deaths in our communities.COVID Emergency Orders to End: The emergency declarations for COVID will end on May 11th. Many emergency provisions will end, however some like the authority of pharmacists to vaccinate and test will continue into 2024 under the PREP Act.Legislative Update: Dedi Little, WSPA Director of Government Affairs will provide an update on the Legislative Session. Our PBM Bill, SB 5213 will have a hearing on Friday, Feb 3rd in the Senate Health and LTC Committee. Please register your support for the bill online before the hearing!COVID-19 Vaccine Orders: Pharmacy Orders, FRPP Orders

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