WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

About WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

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.

Publisher

WA State Pharmacy Assoc

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Mar 2020

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

157 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   October 21, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

   Agenda: WSPA Seeking New Academy Leaders: WSPA's academies and SIGs are the gathering places for our members. The academies ensure that WSPA meets the diverse needs of our members, and creates a place for peers to network. Our Academy Leaders are the catalyst and microphone for this group. If you have been looking to be more involved in the profession, consider participating as an Academy Leader (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fnews%2F654917%2FSeeking-Academy-Leaders.htm/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/2FJI3N_ZsVcZEpzlM85W7CoJlBE=473). Managed Medicaid Coverage Changes Gender Affirming Medications: Any medication that could be used for gender affirming care for patients 18 years of age and younger will now be billed to fee-for-service only. This is regardless of whether the patient is receiving the medication for gender affirming care. Apple Health Carve Outs List (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.hca.wa.gov%252Fassets%252Fbillers-and-providers%252Fdrugs-excluded-from-MCO-responsibility.xlsx%2F1%2F010001a13256ed09-fe731068-88c5-4bc3-a13c-af589e4e040b-000000%2FpMMaRwgt_RyFhLZsdZaHuBVW-7yHFE3WRJMiVhjoOaw=452/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/YEtKYI9rezWWQF8L8LNX98sXb7M=473) Managed Medicaid GLP-1 Medications: Semaglutide and tirzepatide are now the preferred GLP-1 agents for for patients with an approved indication (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.hca.wa.gov%2Fbillers-providers-partners%2Fprogram-information-providers%2Fapple-health-medicaid-drug-coverage-criteria/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/rND8UOZImrMPNv_N9JbQXHoIqXU=473). Liraglutide is no longer preferred for MCO plans, however a PA can be requested for patients who are established on it. NABP and AACP District 6, 7, and 8 meeting Meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fnabpdistrict678.regfox.com%2F2026-nabp-district-6-7-8-meeting%23registration/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/uULU80D9OG_NDvV1UfZ2qSMjDu0=473) Recap New Podcasts from our Academies: The AmCare Advantage: A discussion on Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.spreaker.com%2Fepisode%2Fthe-amcare-advantage-a-discussion-on-bcacp--75288238/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/4iLdOC3hDNYHPo4odGsWSvS4PEM=473) from the Ambulatory Care Academy and The Low and Skinny on 340B (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.spreaker.com%2Fepisode%2Fthe-low-and-skinny-on-340b--73295867/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/cYja11Y4qvFQW2vS4mRmvRWFGgI=473) with the Health System Academy. Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be November 4th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar. (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.wsparx.org%252Fevents%252Fevent_list.asp%2F1%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2F2TzRxMnJ7Bay3yur7ul5HHkiEe8=473/1/010001a15f82c085-c9ffc850-a7d2-48d5-bee6-8bfbab4a5169-000000/4f4qieo1ZMvUva-dBZsWy4MzHX8=473) <a...

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   October 7, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

   Agenda: WSPA Advocating for you! WSPA Comments on the Upper Payment Limit Proposed Rule The state's Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) has issued proposed rules for an Upper Payment Limit. WSPA voiced significant concerns (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fresource%2Fresmgr%2Ftown_hall_calls%2FWSPA_UPL_Rules_Feedback_10.2.pdf/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/bOOyk91CWbbkugNuTyx4_rizfUc=473) for the impact these rules will have on pharmacy practice and patient access. WSPA Friend of the Court Brief regarding relocating a PBM Lawsuit Case to out of our state WSPA contends that the suit challenges WA PBM laws, and therefore should stay within our state. Washington Student Achievement  Council (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwsac.wa.gov%2F/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/DsdazRrAdmoV8HNDubRwl26WERQ=473) Mylinh Nguyen represents pharmacy practice in the council. This group helps with workforce development and distributing student loan repayment funds. Scope Bill WSPA meeting with WSMA members and legislators in preparation for the 2027 session and our scope bill. WSPA Board Member Meeting with CMS Dr. Jenny Bacci joined APhA CEO Michael Hogue and others to discuss how CMS can support pharmacy practice without legislative changes. Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be September 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar. (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.wsparx.org%252Fevents%252Fevent_list.asp%2F1%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2F2TzRxMnJ7Bay3yur7ul5HHkiEe8=473/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/QFsvSYDYzNh6PufUv-Cly4frEaM=473) Diabetes General SIG Meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fevents%2FEventDetails.aspx%3Fid=2089558%26group=/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/JFNJq155IVF5iXVxX9rGa7gOAe8=473) October 12th, 6 pm - Virtual WSPA Health System Leaders Meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fevents%2FEventDetails.aspx%3Fid=2074833%26group=/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/R--vIQq1mEDy5hrAwkNLzn2MSy0=473) October 16th, Renton, WA NABP and AACP District 6, 7 &amp; 8 meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fnabpdistrict678.regfox.com%252F2026-nabp-district-6-7-8-meeting%2523registration%2F1%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2F3Yze1yc4MMgF0hHxwJsJfY1TIvs=473/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/akdiP8nOQ6alYhJFz3-iBbL2tVU=473)October 18-20, Spokane, WA WSPA Annual Meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.wsparx.org%252Fevents%252FEventDetails.aspx%253Fid=1849735%2526group=%2F1%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2FvZ2snJnWcFGWtB0Z4pN4_ed6qJQ=473/1/010001a1178ae441-6676ebc6-2494-42f0-8929-df82178a0a4f-000000/71HDApv7OqcuBhtTCRRUUUIxiQI=473) November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA NEW: Text messaging now available!We’ll only send the good stuff: events, calls to action, and important updates. No spam ever. And as always, your...

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   September 23, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

   Agenda: PQAC Business Meeting Updates - WSPA staff will recap the last PQAC Business Meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fdoh.wa.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2026-09%2F20260917-AG-PH.pdf/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/Bdp3kXgD3UY8FGdjBAWVdV-RTlA=473) key points. Members have reported licensing delays in individuals with incomplete applications. If one of your staff is experiencing a license delay call 360-236-4986 and ask about specific issues with the application. Once applications are complete they are being processed in about 7 days. Alliance for Patient Medication Safety (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.medicationsafety.org%2F/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/qLBHn_sJjAPVcJEMXl28aAL_ZkA=473) - Tara Modisett, Executive Director will present their tool for error tracking PQC+ (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.medicationsafety.org%2Fservices%2F/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/RoXHr0g2Yt3DvaDzuMwCJD5jD4g=473) and how it can support a culture of safety in pharmacies. Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be September 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar. (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.wsparx.org%252Fevents%252Fevent_list.asp%2F1%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2F2TzRxMnJ7Bay3yur7ul5HHkiEe8=473/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/q_nrTJrI9yTdP2eR1UQowwsCpHA=473) Pharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fevents%2FEventDetails.aspx%3Fid=2074837%26group=/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/2OVgmXoTsUSrZE7NVH9YC3qPskI=473) September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WA Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fevents%2FEventDetails.aspx%3Fid=1627805%26group=/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/Nv3jHMn2hR5WPCJ6yIpwKKAtO2U=473) October 2nd Washington Reception at NCPA (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wsparx.org%2Fevents%2FEventDetails.aspx%3Fid=2088076%26group=/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/ZzgxSYkkxTSqJzuqCro0dQ38PJE=473) October 3rd 4:30-6:30 pm, Kansas City, MO LTC Academy Quarterly Call  (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.wsparx.org%252Fevents%252FEventDetails.aspx%253Fid=2072874%2526group=%2F1%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2FkRAGuKjn-BMhvOJJd9lEFA85HnQ=473/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/vJ_zzHlvcGfj9BKVTjo6y3vgpDc=473)  (https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.wsparx.org%252Fevents%252FEventDetails.aspx%253Fid=2072874%2526group=%2F2%2F0100019faad64881-b9528ba9-b8fb-4938-bcc0-66a8ec11325f-000000%2Frq97_NEiD96eIo5PsSsa_L82B_c=473/1/010001a0cf50e74d-c6b0495c-10c9-44d3-aff8-68e985a08f5e-000000/cYTy91URfWDK2VFVx2g1yEhcjQY=473)October 6th 1 pm - Virtual <a...

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