Agenda:Rural Health Transformation Project WSPA's project and WorkgroupMobile 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 don't want to see further increases.2026 WSPA Salary Survey We aren't at our goal responses yet!!! Please share with your peers! Respondents have a chance to win a $100 Amazon card. You do not have to be a member to participate. Annual Awards of Distinction Nominations Now Open (Due July 10, 2026)Board of Director Positions Now Open (Application due July 10, 2026)Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be April 22nd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Amb Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 24, 2026; Hybrid - Online and in RentonPharmacy Technician Spring Fling, May 1; 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Online and in Renton<a...

Agenda:PQAC Business Meeting RecapAPhA Annual Meeting HighlightsNCPA Fly In: WSPA members prepare to speak to our legislators in DC. Rural Health Transformation RFP CallWashington'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 Survey We are still gathering responses. Please share with your peers! Respondents have a chance to win a $100 Amazon card. You do not have to be a member to participate. Annual Awards of Distinction Nominations Now Open (Due July 10, 2026)Board of Director Positions Now Open (Application due July 10, 2026)Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be April 22nd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, April 14, 2026; 12:00 PM, VirtualWA State Technician Association Meeting, April 15, 2026; 8:00 AM, VirtualAmb Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 24, 2026; Hybrid - Online and in Renton<a...

Agenda:2026 WSPA Salary Survey 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 Behavioral Health, Compounding, Technician Academia, Diabetes, New Practitioners, All Voices Alliance, Industry. Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be April 8th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Long Term Care Academy Meeting, April 7, 2026; 12:00 PM, VirtualWSPA Industry SIG Meeting, April 14, 2026; 12:00 PM, VirtualWA State Technician Association Meeting, April 15, 2026; 8:00 AM, VirtualAmb Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 24, 2026; Hybrid - Online and in Renton<a...

Agenda:Legislative Update - Last week of 2026 SessionPharmacist 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 their Advisory Board.HELMS Licensing System Unavailable March 18-24th Be sure to renew early. WSPA Text Message Alerts Now Available We promise to not blow you up, but to provide occasional urgent alerts and news. Please go into your WSPA profile to opt in. Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be March 25th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Residency Leaders Roundtable March 16th; 9:30 AM, Hybrid in Renton or VirtualWA State Technician Association Meeting, March 18; 8:00 AM, Hybrid in Renton and Virtual Long Term Care Academy Meeting, April 7; 12:00 PM, VirtualWSPA Industry SIG Meeting, April 14, 2026; 12:00 PM, Online<a...

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 PageMeasles Cases - 4 counties are affected, and more cases are  expectedPlease offer MMR Vaccines and increase your stock of immunoglobulinInfo for patients - available in many languages, Graphics and videosMeasles Post Exposure GuidanceWSPA Awards of Distinction Nominations Now Open (Due July 10, 2026)WSPA Board of Director Positions Now Open (Application due July 10, 2026)Updated SIG Page Our WSPA Special Interest Groups or SIGs are ways that WSPA members from across practice settings connect to share and make practice changes. Academy NewsSeeking Leaders: For the WA State Pharmacy Technician Association and WSPA Community Practice AcademyHealth Systems Academy Podcast <a...

Agenda:Legislative Session Update - Bill TrackerPQAC Business Meeting Recap - Feb 5th Seeking WA State Pharmacy Technician Association incoming chair, application at bottom of WSPTA page and reach out to Sirena ([email protected]) for more information. Seeking new chair for Community Practice Academy, for more information reach out to Boris Zhang, ([email protected])New Health System Academy Podcast - Fit Factors that Impact Choosing a Residency ProgramCommunity Practice Academy Podcast - Tips and Tricks for the Holidays - from a Community Pharmacy PerspectiveUpdated SIG Page - check here for the details for WSPA SIGsUpcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be Feb 25th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.WSPA Legislative Day #2, February 23, 2026; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, WA State Capitol<a...

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 Vaccination Recommendations (PDF) in response to a measles outbreak declared by Snohomish County on January 16.Pediatric Vaccine Schedule: The APhA’s Vaccine Confident website has shareable patient resources to help. Also, the 2026 AAP recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule has been issued and the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) endorses it.Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will...

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 our priorities. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are encouraged to participate. PBM Laws are fully implemented! Use our PBM Law Summary to make the laws work for you and your patients.Shared Decision Making and Immunizations Under CDTAs pharmacists may participate in shared decision making with patients. This allows pharmacies to maintain access to pediatric vaccines in WA.Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be Wednesday January 28th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Legislative Days in Olympia January 28th and February 23rdNew Drugs New Laws - All Virtual, March 8th 8-5 pm Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, IDWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA

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 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.New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual March 8th 8-5 pm Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, IDWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA

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 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 EventsNorthwest Reception at ASHP Mid Year December 7th 5:30-7:30PM at Mandalay Bay N Conv CenterPharmacy Legislative Days in Olympia - Jan 28th and Feb 23rd New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual March 8th 8-5 pm Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, IDWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA