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<h5>May 23, 2022</h5>
<h2>The House of Medicine Celebrates Its 175th Birthday</h2>
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The gains we constantly make in diagnosing and treating illness and injury are easy to take for granted-until we realize just how far organized medicine has advanced since the mid-1800s, when bloodletting and blistering helped place "bodily humors" back into balance.
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Today, next-generation mRNA vaccines and groundbreaking advancements in gene therapy are just two examples demonstrating our tremendous progress in restoring health and maintaining wellness for all, which also means dismantling the structural and social drivers of health inequities.
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The American Medical Association, which marks the 175th anniversary of its founding this month, helps propel the science and research that drives organized medicine forward through advocacy and innovation built around the world's first-ever code of medical ethics. The AMA's work to both standardize and modernize medical education and physician training are key elements in meeting its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
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As not only an individual membership association, but also the convening national body of medicine through its House of Delegates-comprising more than 190 state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders-the AMA is the nation's largest and most influential medical organization. The policies adopted by the House of Delegates underpin its advocacy and guide ethical medical practice for millions of physicians in the U.S. and around the world.
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Delegates selected by the state medical associations, medical specialty societies, national medical organizations, and other recognized constituent associations that comprise the AMA House of Delegates meet twice each year to shape AMA policy and prioritize initiatives in medical education, ethical and judicial affairs, public health, diversity and inclusion, and a host of other subjects.
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Physicians who serve as delegates from the WSMA include:
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<li>Amish Dave, MD</li>
<li>Peter Dunbar, MD</li>
<li>Matthew Grierson, MD</li>
<li>Erin Harnish, MD</li>
<li>Nariman Heshmati, MD</li>
<li>Benjamin Meyer, MD</li>
<li>Libby Parker, MD</li>
<li>Elizabeth Peterson, MD</li>
<li>Sheila Rege, MD</li>
<li>Rodney Trytko, MD, MBA, MPH</li>
</ul>
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The WSMA has been proud to partner with the AMA on numerous initiatives and efforts over the years. A few recent examples:
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<li>Through the Wellness Practice Transformation Initiative being led by the AMA and the Physicians Foundation, the WSMA Foundation, WSMA's non-profit organization dedicated to improving physician wellness and patient care, is identifying solutions and sharing best practices for improving the clinician experience and making meaningful change at the practice level.</li>
<li>The WSMA frequently partners with the AMA when filing amicus curiae ("friend of the court") briefs that argue a physician-centric perspective in lawsuits of major importance to physicians, patients, and the practice of medicine. Most recently, this was demonstrated when the WSMA joined with the AMA and others to support a successful challenge to the independent dispute resolution rulemaking of the federal No Surprises Act.</li>
<li>Working together on advocacy efforts at the federal level, lobbying Congress in support of Medicare sustainability (payment reform, telehealth), pandemic financial relief, and addressing the opioid epidemic. We have also collaborated to develop state-level solutions for issues like prior authorization, network adequacy, and scope of practice.</li>
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Since the earliest days of its founding, the AMA and its state and specialty medical association partners have put patients first, from our earliest efforts to protect the public from medical quackery and fraudulent "medicines" that were ineffective at best and life-threatening at worst. Over the years, we have spoken for physicians in a unified voice in championing vaccine safety and efficacy, confirming the harmful effects of tobacco use while helping ban smoking on airliners, and advocating for seat belts as standard equipment in vehicles, among other initiatives.
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The AMA continues to fulfill its mission by working to remove obstacles to patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and driving the future of medicine through innovation and improved physician training and education.
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While the AMA can be rightfully proud of its contributions to organized medicine, the organization has also owned up to the fact that some of its prior actions and policies helped create many of the disparities and inequities in health that persist today. The AMA has acknowledged these mistakes and is working collaboratively to eliminate inequities throughout health care to achieve optimal health for all.
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As the AMA marks its 175th anniversary, its leadership is grateful for the contributions of time and volunteer service by millions of physician members who have advanced its mission over generations while working tirelessly to improve the health of their patients, communities, and our nation.
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<h5>May 13, 2022</h5>
<h2>2022 WSMA Annual Meeting: Start Working on Your Policy Resolution Today!</h2>
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Resolutions, one of the key policy drivers for the WSMA, are considered for adoption by the WSMA House of Delegates at its annual meeting each fall. While the deadline to submit resolutions for inclusion in the delegate handbook is not until Aug. 12, you may begin submitting now. Resolutions must be sponsored by a WSMA delegate, alternate delegate, or member of the board of trustees. If you are interested in authoring a resolution but are not a delegate or board member, the WSMA will work with you to develop your resolution idea and help find a sponsor. <a href="https://wsma.org/WSMA/Events/Annual_Meeting/How_to_Write_a_Resolution/WSMA/Events/Annual_Meeting/How_to_Write_a_Resolution/How_to_Write_a_Resolution.aspx?hkey=a22cd977-aaed-4445-9ee2-6fc4716a7136">Learn more about resolutions on the WSMA website</a>. If you would like to connect with the WSMA policy team to ask questions and get the ball rolling on your resolution, reach out at <a href="mailto:policy@wsma.org">policy@wsma.org</a>.
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</div> | 5/12/2022 4:17:54 PM | 5/12/2022 4:17:34 PM | 5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>May 13, 2022</h5>
<h2>Latest Health Care Cost Transparency Board Activity Provokes Concerns </h2>
<p>The WSMA, in conjunction with the Washington State Hospital Association, submitted a third <a href="https://wsma.org/doc_library/news/wsma-wsha-hcctb-letter-20220415.pdf" target="_blank">comment letter</a>&nbsp;to the state's Health Care Cost Transparency Board in mid-April, outlining our continued shared concerns with inflation and the impact that COVID-19 has had and will continue to have on Washington's health care delivery system.</p>
<p>In addition, we raised concerns with the decision-making process undertaken by the board, where decisions are often made before receiving feedback from the advisory committee. WSMA and WSHA recommended that the board more routinely seek advice and direction from the committee prior to making these critical decisions. Regarding the selection criteria, the letter strongly urges the board to consider not only the potential benefit in terms of reducing cost growth, but also whether a new strategy may cause harm to patients by reducing access to services or quality or have other unintended consequences.</p>
<p>The WSMA continues to attend both board and committee meetings to monitor progress toward reducing cost growth spending in Washington's health care delivery system.</p>
</div> | 5/12/2022 4:04:26 PM | 5/11/2022 2:53:00 PM | 5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>May 13, 2022</h5>
<h2>New Policies in Effect to Help to Prevent Drug Overdose</h2>
<p>Two new laws are now in effect that require health care service providers to offer patients medications for opioid use disorder and prevent physicians and providers from not accepting patients with a substance use disorder.</p>
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<li><a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.24.585">RCW 71.24.585(2)</a> requires the Washington State Health Care Authority, as of Jan. 1, 2020, to "prioritize state resources for the provision of treatment and recovery support services to inpatient and outpatient treatment settings that allow patients to start or maintain their use of medications for opioid use disorder while engaging in services."</li>
<li>A <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-issues-guidance-protections-people-opioid-use-disorder-under-americans">U.S. Department of Justice memo</a> dated Tuesday, April 5, explains that the federal government considers substance use disorders as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.</li>
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<p>Failure to allow medications for opioid use disorder in substance use disorder agencies can lead to a loss of Medicaid payments. Failure to allow the admission or treatment of people with opioid use disorder in any setting can lead to a federal complaint related to violating the ADA.</p>
<p>These laws come at a time when overdoses, including those related to opioids, continue to increase. Last year, more than 100,000 people lost their lives to a drug overdose. Here in Washington, more than 2,000 people lost their lives. Increases in the use of methamphetamine and cocaine, the introduction of fentanyl into the state's illicit opioid supply, and the stress, strain, and anxiety of the last several years have all contributed to this rise.</p>
<p>For more information on these policies, see this <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/opiod-pandemic-letter-05-04-2022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">May 4, 2022 letter from Acting Medicaid Director Charissa Fotinos, MD, addressed to medical professionals and health advocates</a>. The Health Care Authority would be happy to partner with any agency looking to implement these policies. Contact Kodi Campbell at <a href="mailto:kodi.campbell@hca.wa.gov">kodi.campbell@hca.wa.gov</a> for more information.</p>
</div> | 5/12/2022 3:18:40 PM | 5/11/2022 2:53:03 PM | 5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>May 13, 2022</h5>
<h2>WSMA Courses to Help You Build Your Leadership Skills </h2>
<p>Register today for upcoming leadership skill-building courses and seminars from our Center for Leadership Development, recipient of the Profile of Excellence Award in the leadership category from the American Association of Medical Society Executives.</p>
<p><strong>Physician Leadership Course<br />
</strong><em>Sept. 16-Dec. 2, 2022</em></p>
<p>The WSMA Physician Leadership Course is a 40+ hour hybrid-distance leadership skills-development course for physicians and physician assistants who want to know more about health care leadership. The course combines in-person and online learning to enable course participants to begin developing and honing their leadership skills at their convenience. Designed with a physician's busy schedule in mind, only three in-person classes are required; the remainder of the course is conducted online. <a href="[@]WSMA/Education/Physician_Leadership/Physician_Leadership_Course/WSMA/Physician_Leadership/Physician_Leadership_Course/Physician_Leadership_Course.aspx?hkey=efdc4ad1-ff20-4089-ab51-caafbe73572b">Learn more and register</a>. This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
<p><strong>Dyad Leadership Course<br />
</strong><em>Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 2022</em></p>
<p>The WSMA Dyad Leadership Course is a month-long course with three live educational workshop days. This course is intended for physicians and their administrative dyad partners who wish to improve team function and achieve greater operational success within their clinical system. <a href="[@]WSMA/Education/Physician_Leadership/Dyad_Leadership_Course/WSMA/Physician_Leadership/Dyad_Leadership_Course/Dyad_Leadership_Course.aspx?hkey=f6387317-48e4-44f1-b623-4b00fcba57ab">Learn more and register</a>. This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
<p><strong>Health Equity Leadership Development and Action Collective - New!</strong><br />
<em>September 2022-July 2023</em></p>
<p>This action collective is intended for physicians, physician assistants, and health care professional leaders who are ready to act on the understanding that systemic racism exists within health care, and who are positioned to lead and facilitate change in their organizations and beyond. If you are committed to making lasting, equitable change in your organization, then this course is here to support you on that path. Six two-hour virtual sessions will be held every other month from September 2022 through July 2023. <a href="[@]WSMA/Education/Physician_Leadership/Health_Equity/WSMA/Physician_Leadership/Health_Equity_Leadership_Development_and_Action_Collective/health_equity_leadership_development_and_action_collective.aspx?hkey=17f095ae-34e3-407f-9877-3b0f79264c0a">Learn more and register</a>. This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
<p><strong>Leadership Masterclass<br />
</strong><em>Oct. 6</em>-<em>8, 2022</em></p>
<p>The WSMA Leadership Masterclass an intensive three-day adaptive-learning course that examines the complex challenges faced by seasoned physician leaders and provides the tools necessary to solve them. This course will provide additional growth opportunities to physicians who have completed our Physician Leadership Course and have moved on to middle levels of management in their facilities. <a href="[@]WSMA/Education/Physician_Leadership/Leadership_Masterclass/WSMA/Physician_Leadership/Leadership_Masterclass/Leadership_Masterclass.aspx?hkey=b3ffc0a4-6cad-4a06-98aa-6e1a5e1e64b2">Learn more and register</a>. This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
<p><strong>Leadership Seminars<br />
</strong><em>Various sessions, Sept. 30, 2022</em>-<em>Feb. 10, 2023</em></p>
<p>WSMA Leadership Seminars are designed for graduates of the <a href="[@]WSMA/Education/Physician_Leadership/Physician_Leadership_Course/WSMA/Physician_Leadership/Physician_Leadership_Course/Physician_Leadership_Course.aspx?hkey=efdc4ad1-ff20-4089-ab51-caafbe73572b">WSMA Physician Leadership Course</a>. Seminars will provide in-depth exposure to the topics that were covered in the Physician Leadership Course, with an emphasis on skill development and practical application of leadership principles using role-playing, demonstrations, and case studies. Seminars range between half-day and full-day sessions depending on the seminar topic, and include:</p>
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<li>Your Personal Leadership Style: The Key to Unlocking Versatility - Sept. 15</li>
<li>Effective Governance Course - Oct. 21</li>
<li>Beyond the Basics: Building High-Performing Teams - Oct. 28</li>
<li>Harness Your EQ to Change Culture and Influence Colleagues - Nov. 17</li>
<li>Communication is a Two-way Street: Tips on Shaping Your Message and Listening Effectively - Dec. 8</li>
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<p><strong>2023</strong></p>
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<li>The Art of Persuasion and Influence in Medical Leadership - Jan. 13</li>
<li>A Leader's Guide to Providing Feedback and Managing Conflict - Feb. 10</li>
<li>Lessons from a CFO: How to Increase Your Financial I.Q. - Date TBD</li>
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<p>Registration coming soon; for now, save the dates! This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
</div> | 5/12/2022 4:16:18 PM | 5/12/2022 4:16:01 PM | 5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>2022 Apple Awards Nominations Due May 16</h2>
<p>Through the WSMA's Apple Awards and William O. Robertson, MD, Patient Safety Award, we recognize members for their outstanding contributions to leadership, advocacy, service, and patient safety. It's easy to make a nomination. Simply go to the links noted below to find out more and complete your nominations before the May 16 deadline. The awards will be presented during the WSMA House of Delegates' annual meeting in October.</p>
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<li>President's Unsung Hero Award: This award recognizes a WSMA member who contributes extraordinary service to the profession and community. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/2022PresidentsUnsungHero">bit.ly/2022PresidentsUnsungHero</a>.</li>
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<li>Community Advocate Award: This award recognizes a member of the community who provides extraordinary support to, and advocacy for, the house of medicine. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/2022CommunityAdvocate">bit.ly/2022CommunityAdvocate</a>.</li>
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<li>Early Career Member of the Year Award: This award recognizes a WSMA member for their service to the early career sections through mentorship, advocacy, support, and active participation with early career members. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/2022EarlyCareer">bit.ly/2022EarlyCareer</a>.</li>
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<li>Grassroots Advocate Award: This award recognizes WSMA member efforts and activities supporting WSMA legislative priorities. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/2022GrassrootsAdvocate">bit.ly/2022GrassrootsAdvocate</a>.</li>
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<li>William O. Robertson, MD, Patient Safety Award: This award recognizes patient safety initiatives pioneered in ambulatory care settings throughout Washington state. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/2022PatientSafety">bit.ly/2022PatientSafety</a>.</li>
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</div> | 4/21/2022 3:30:08 PM | 4/21/2022 3:29:48 PM | 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution Locator Site</h2>
<p>The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has migrated its public therapeutics data to a new website where you can find the agency's therapeutic distribution locator. The locator displays pharmacies and other distributors that have received an order of Evusheld, Paxlovid, Lagevrio (molnupiravir), or bebtelovimab in the last two months or have reported availability of these therapeutics within the last two weeks. The therapeutics locator is intended for physician or clinician use only. Bookmark the <a href="https://covid-19-therapeutics-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com/">COVID-19 Therapeutics Locator</a> for reference for your practice.</p>
</div> | 4/21/2022 1:22:55 PM | 4/18/2022 11:21:37 AM | 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>More COVID-19 Financial Relief Coming for Washington Practices </h2>
<p><a href="https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/data/general-distribution/phase-4-general-distribution-payments/apr-2022">Seventy-nine Washington state practices and other eligible entities</a> will receive nearly $28 million as part of April's Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 general distribution payments from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Fund recipients received an email notification on April 13 if their application was among those processed in this latest batch. To date, <a href="https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/data/general-distribution/phase-4-general-distribution-payments/apr-2022">1,669 Washington state practices and other eligible entities</a> have received a total of $311,222,842 through Phase 4 distributions. As previously <a href="[@]Shared_Content/News/Membership_Memo/2022/April_8/hrsa_reopens_provider_relief_fund_reporting_portal_for_period_1.aspx?_zs=A3aFd1&amp;_zl=etoH8">reported</a>, today, Friday, April 22 is the last day to submit a request to file a late report for Reporting Period 1 for those physician practices that missed the original deadline and wish to avoid paying back the federal funds. Learn more at <a href="https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/reporting-auditing/late-reporting-requests">Requesting to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances</a>.</p>
</div> | 4/21/2022 12:22:55 PM | 4/18/2022 11:21:33 AM | 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is April 30 </h2>
<p>The Drug Enforcement Administration will be hosting its 22<sup>nd</sup> annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. National Take Back Day is a free, safe, anonymous, and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. Communities across Washington state will be joining the DEA efforts by hosting awareness events, educating members of their communities, and hosting prescription drop sites across the state. The Washington State Health Care Authority offers a website, <a href="https://getthefactsrx.com/">Starts with One</a>, with an abundance of patient information for practices. Learn more about take-back day on the <a href="https://www.dea.gov/takebackday">DEA's Take Back Day Webpage</a>.</p>
<p>In November 2021, Washington state launched the unified, statewide program that gives Washington residents a free, convenient, and environmentally responsible option to dispose of unwanted medication. With this program, which was established with support from your WSMA, Washington residents are able to <a href="https://med-project.org/locations/washington/mail-back-services/">request a free, prepaid envelope</a> to mail-back unused and/or expired medications. Learn more about <a href="https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-healthcare-providers/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/safe-medication-return-program#:~:text=Safe%20Medication%20Return%20is%20a,at%20no%20cost%20to%20taxpayers.">Washington State's Statewide Safe Medication Return Program</a>.</p>
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>New WSMA PSA Urges Patients to Catch Up on Delayed Care</h2>
<p>More than two years into the pandemic, the WSMA remains deeply concerned about the impact of delayed routine screenings and procedures on patients and health care. To support our members and to help get your patients back on track, the WSMA has produced a new COVID-19 public service announcement featuring WSMA President Mika Sinanan, MD, PhD, encouraging patients to catch up on their medical care and routine screenings.</p>
<p>The PSA has closed captions and can be shared, embedded, and downloaded freely. Links to the video and our socials posts as follows:</p>
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<li><a href="https://vimeo.com/697744192">Direct URL</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wsma.org/posts/10159853233717888">On Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/WSMA_update/status/1514007956974551045">On Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6920039708261535744">On LinkedIn</a></li>
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<p>Please take a moment to like and share, and feel free to use however might be helpful to spread the message.</p>
<p>Find this PSA and all of WSMA's resources on COVID-19 vaccines on <a href="[@]WSMA/Resources/COVID-19_Response/COVID-19_Patient_Education/WSMA/Resources/COVID-19/COVID-19_Patient_Education/covid_19_patient_education.aspx?hkey=1883b646-8a34-48dc-926d-c9711850a7cd">our website</a>.</p>
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>Webinar: Recognizing Inequities in Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care</h2>
<p>Join physicians, health care professionals, and members of the public at a free live webinar to enhance communication and connection about serious illness, end-of-life, and after-death issues presented by the Washington Serious Illness Care Coalition.</p>
<p>Hope Wechkin, MD, FAAHPM, HMDC-WSICC chair and medical director of EvergreenHealth Hospice-will reintroduce the coalition and its new mission, vision, values, and <a href="[@]WSMA/Resources/Advance_Care_Planning/Washington_Serious_Illness_Care_Coalition/WSMA/Resources/Advance_Care_Planning/Washington_Serious_Illness_Care_Coalition/Washington_Serious_Illness_Care_Coalition.aspx?hkey=407d0412-a186-437d-9790-b690c0f6da91">strategic goals</a>.</p>
<p>Keynote speaker, Edwin Lindo, JD, assistant dean for social and health justice in the Office of Healthcare Equity and faculty member in the department of family medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, will explore our biases and identify ways racism impacts the care patients receive. You will develop tools to advocate for people from marginalized communities, provide culturally sensitive care that honors people's values and beliefs, and deliver high-quality, compassionate care during serious illness and at the end of life.</p>
<p>We'll close the webinar with a panel of physicians, health care professionals, and advocates who will share their unique expertise and discuss how to ensure that people of every background, culture, and identity can have their needs met and their wishes explored and honored.</p>
<p><a href="[@]WSMA/Resources/Advance_Care_Planning/Washington_Serious_Illness_Care_Coalition/WSMA/Resources/Advance_Care_Planning/Washington_Serious_Illness_Care_Coalition/Washington_Serious_Illness_Care_Coalition.aspx?hkey=407d0412-a186-437d-9790-b690c0f6da91&amp;_zs=A3aFd1&amp;_zl=CFuF8">WSICC</a>, formerly known as the Washington End-of-Life Coalition, was formed by the WSMA in the early 1990s, and is today jointly sponsored by the WSMA Foundation and the Washington State Hospital Association. The coalition is a broad-based group of individuals and organizations dedicated to helping patients, physicians, clinicians, and caregivers improve the way we prepare for and treat serious illness and end-of-life care. This free webinar serves as part of our mission to promote education and conversations about living and dying in Washington state.</p>
<p>This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢. <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcu-gpz4qE92INUAeHLPxGiIMuS3exXr_">Register online today</a>.</p>
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<h5>April 22, 2022</h5>
<h2>WSMA Provides Feedback on Medical Assistant Rulemaking </h2>
<p>The Washington State Department of Health has initiated <a href="https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/law/wsr/2022/04/22-04-072.htm">rulemaking</a> on the medical assistant profession. The draft rule makes a number of WSMA-supported updates that will eliminate some hurdles to hiring MAs and make it easier for MAs to reenter the workforce.</p>
<p>The draft rule also implements <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1378&amp;Year=2021&amp;Initiative=False">House Bill 1378</a>, which was passed during the 2021 legislative session with the goal of supporting primary care services in rural and underserved communities by better utilizing the skillsets of MAs. HB 1378 allows for supervision over a medical assistant during a telemedicine visit to occur through audio and video telemedicine technology.</p>
<p>The WSMA submitted a <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/Newsletters/2022/ma-rule-update-wsma-ltr-20220408.pdf]">comment letter</a>&nbsp;outlining our support of DOH's updates to medical assistant rules but recommending the agency not restrict medical assistants' scope of practice, as this should be decided by the supervising physician or health care professional's clinical judgement, among other recommendations around the administration of medications by MAs.</p>
<p>This rulemaking is still in the preproposal phase and draft language is forthcoming. Should you have questions or thoughts on this rulemaking, please contact <a href="mailto:policy@wsma.org">policy@wsma.org</a>.</p>
</div> | 4/21/2022 12:30:15 PM | 4/18/2022 11:21:43 AM | 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>Governor Proclaims April 16 'Healthcare Decisions Day'</h2>
<p>Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed April 16, 2022, as Healthcare Decisions Day in Washington, a day to recognize the importance of advance care planning and encourage individuals to discuss and record choices about future health care decisions. <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/Newsletters/2022/WF_Attachment_4563451_Healthcare_Decisions_Day.pdf]">Read the proclamation</a>.</p>
<p>Honoring Choices® Pacific Northwest, a joint initiative of the WSMA Foundation and the Washington State Hospital Association, continues to lead the region in robust advance care planning and end-of-life care resources for physicians, health care teams, and patients and their loved ones. Inspiring conversations about the care people want if they are seriously ill or at the end of life, Honoring Choices PNW supports health care organizations deliver patient-centered care. Honoring Choices PNW’s vision is that everyone will receive care that honors personal values and goals at the end of life.</p>
<p>Honoring Choices PNW partners with health care organizations throughout Washington state, many of which have local events to promote National Healthcare Decisions Day. For inspiration, visit <a href="https://www.honoringchoicespnw.org/national-healthcare-decisions-day/">the Honoring Choices PNW website</a>.</p>
<p>This April 16 on National Healthcare Decisions Day, make sure you and your care teams are up to date with all that the WSMA has to offer, including:</p>
<p><strong>The Honoring Choices® Pacific Northwest advance directive</strong></p>
<p>This updated directive is a durable power of attorney for health care. It allows individuals to name and prepare their health care agent by sharing their goals, values, and preferences, which is considered best practice. WSMA members can <a href="https://wsma.org/advance-directives">request up to 100 professionally printed copies of the advance directive per quarter</a>. Electronic and fillable versions are <a href="https://www.honoringchoicespnw.org/advance-directive-documents/">available online in 15 languages</a>.</p>
<p><strong>POLST </strong></p>
<p>Formerly Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, the bright green form is now Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, an inclusive rebranding to reflect the nonphysician licensed professionals (physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners) authorized to complete and sign the form. Additionally, the POLST form and accompanying trifold patient brochure are now offered in 15 languages. The translated versions are for educational purposes only, to be used when discussing a patient’s wishes documented on the POLST form. Download the form and brochure from the <a href="http://www.wsma.org/POLST">POLST page</a> on the WSMA website and find a best-practices POLST toolkit by visiting <a href="https://www.honoringchoicespnw.org/polst-toolkit/">Honoring Choices PNW</a>.</p>
</div> | 4/7/2022 2:17:52 PM | 4/4/2022 12:21:51 PM | 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>Invest in Your Team at the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference </h2>
<p>Support your leadership team and have them join health care leaders at the <a href="https://www.pnwmgmaconf.com/site_home.cfm">Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference</a>, May 17-19 at the Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront in Portland.</p>
<p>The Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference is one of the largest educational and networking conferences for medical practice leaders on the West Coast with a rich history of bringing together health care executives from across the Pacific Northwest for the last 16 years.</p>
<p>The conference features a combination of nationally renowned speakers, highly rated breakout sessions with experts in their field, and practical take-home tools that makes this conference a can’t-miss educational opportunity.</p>
<p>The 2022 conference is back to an in-person format with an anticipated 200+ attendees from across the Pacific Northwest, along with exhibitors showcasing innovative products and solutions. The conference is a great place to expand both your professional skill set and network.</p>
<p>Whether new to medical practice management or a seasoned veteran, expect to walk away from the Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference with timely education and take-aways you can implement immediately in your practice. This interactive conference will provide you with valuable knowledge, tools to improve your core competencies and professional skills, and help you to improve your organization's performance. <a href="https://www.pnwmgmaconf.com/site_home.cfm">Register for the conference online</a>.</p>
<p>Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference live sessions meet the requirements for continuing education credit hours from the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). CE hours earned at this conference are good towards certification requirements. 9,25 CE hours are available.</p>
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>New Award Recognizes Staff Who Make "Good Catches" on Behalf of Patient Safety</h2>
<p>The Washington Patient Safety Coalition has launched its WPSC Speak-Up! Award, a new tool to support efforts to eliminate preventable harm caused by miscommunication and non-communication.</p>
<p>The new WPSC award is a statewide recognition program that celebrates the efforts of individuals and teams at Washington health care organizations who demonstrate a commitment to keeping patients and staff safe by speaking up and voicing their concerns to promote health care safety.</p>
<p>Awards are given twice a year, with the first award in July 2022. It is open to individuals and teams from all Washington health care organizations. The first nomination period ends May 31, with awards issued July 8. More information on the award may be found on the <a href="https://www.qualityhealth.org/wpsc/patient-safety-initiatives/speak-up-awards/#1616535951297-3c18bb5a-e765">WPSC website.</a></p>
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>New CMS Guidance on Virtual Credit Cards and EFT/ERA Payments</h2>
<p>The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services has released new guidance on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cms.gov/files/document/guidance-letter-vcc-eft-era.pdf">virtual credit cards and electronic funds transfer/electronic remittance advice</a>&nbsp;payment transactions, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cms.gov/files/document/guidance-letter-business-associate.pdf">business associate compliance</a>&nbsp;with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's administrative simplification requirements. The new guidance confirms the following policies for which organized medicine has historically advocated:</p>
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<li>VCCs may be used for payment&nbsp;but health plans may not force physicians to accept them.&nbsp;</li>
<li>As business associates to health plans, payment vendors must comply with the HIPAA-mandated transactions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>EFT value-add services may "adversely affect" the HIPAA-mandated standard transaction and thus health plans may not force physicians to accept them from a vendor as a condition of receiving electronic payments.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Physicians should review the new guidance and talk to their health plans about any services they are currently receiving that they do not want. Physicians should distinguish between fees their own business associates may provide and fees the health plan requires. Additionally, physicians filing a complaint via the CMS&nbsp;<a href="https://asett.cms.gov/ASETT_HomePage">Administrative Simplification Enforcement and Testing Tool</a>&nbsp;should be sure to name the health plan in their complaint, as the health plan is ultimately responsible for compliance with HIPAA.</p>
<p><em>This update courtesy of the American Medical Association.</em></p>
</div> | 4/7/2022 2:15:15 PM | 4/4/2022 12:22:13 PM | 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>Partial Medicare Sequester Reprieve Ends</h2>
<p>At the end of 2021, Congress passed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/610?q=%7B%22search%22%3A[%22s.610%22%2C%22s.610%22]%7D&amp;s=2&amp;r=1">legislation</a>&nbsp;extending a temporary halt of the Medicare sequester. The moratorium was part of the relief package for physicians, health care professionals, and facilities due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The moratorium was scheduled to end on Dec. 31, 2021. The law extended full sequestration relief until March 31, 2022. Last week, on April 1, physicians received only partial relief from Medicare sequestration as a 1% Medicare sequester went into effect for the next three months. Then on July 1, there will be a return of the full 2% Medicare sequester.</p>
<p>The American Medical Association and other stakeholders sent a&nbsp;<a href="https://searchlf.ama-assn.org/letter/documentDownload?uri=%2Funstructured%2Fbinary%2Fletter%2FLETTERS%2F2022-2-28-Signed-On-Letter-re-Sequester-Moratorium-Coalition-6227.pdf">letter</a>&nbsp;to Congress asking that sequestration relief be extended through the end of the public health emergency. However, there is little support for a broad proposal on Capitol Hill. The phased-in return of sequestration is a signal of congressional intent that relief in the form of moratoriums will no longer be forthcoming.</p>
<p>As we’ve reported, WSMA leaders continue conversations with our congressional delegation regarding Medicare sustainability - see <a href="https://wsma.org/Shared_Content/News/Membership_Memo/2022/March_25/wsma_leadership_meets_with_washington_states_congressional_delegation.aspx?_zs=A3aFd1&amp;_zl=tJEG8">here</a> and <a href="https://wsma.org/Shared_Content/News/Membership_Memo/2022/March_11/medicare_telehealth_flexibilities_to_be_extended_wsma_seeks_permanent_fix.aspx?_zs=A3aFd1&amp;_zl=1KgE8">here</a> for a look at federal legislation we are advocating in support of. See this AMA issue brief on <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2022-nac-action-kit-payment-reform.pdf">Medicare physician payment reform</a> for more.&nbsp;</p>
</div> | 4/7/2022 2:19:19 PM | 4/4/2022 12:21:54 PM | 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>WSMA Offers Feedback to Patient Safety Improvement Task Force</h2>
<p>Washington State Secretary of Health Umair Shah, MD, convened a task force at the Department of Health in 2021 to study sexual misconduct among physicians and health care professionals and develop recommendations around the complaint resolution process.</p>
<p>The goals of the Patient Safety Improvement Task Force recommendations include:</p>
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<li>Decreasing the timeframe for resolution of sexual misconduct complaints, investigations, and legal actions against a physician’s or health care professional’s license.</li>
<li>Making information about sexual misconduct cases available to the public earlier in the disciplinary process.</li>
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<p>The DOH posted the <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/Newsletters/2022/DOH_PSITF_draft_recommendations_20220301.pdf]">draft recommendations</a>&nbsp;on March 1. The WSMA is supportive of the task force’s first goal, which is to shorten the timeframe for resolution of sexual misconduct cases, and understands the importance of patient safety. In <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/Newsletters/2022/DOH_PSITF_draft_recommendations_official_ltr_20220316.pdf]">our comment letter</a>, the WSMA also supports the task force’s finding that more research is needed to address the second goal, as posting information about an investigation before charges are filed may cause harm to the reputations of physicians and health care professionals.</p>
<p>The WSMA will continue to monitor the task force’s work and keep you apprised of new information.</p>
</div> | 4/7/2022 2:06:36 PM | 4/4/2022 12:22:04 PM | 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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<h5>April 8, 2022</h5>
<h2>WSMA Provides Additional Feedback on Health Equity CME Rulemaking</h2>
<p>As a reminder, the Washington State Department of Health began rulemaking as a result of the passage of <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5229&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2021">Senate Bill 5229</a>, concerning health equity CME, during the 2021 legislative session. Rulemaking is initiated to establish minimum standards for health equity continuing education for physicians and health care professionals. The DOH must adopt rules requiring a licensee to complete health equity CE training at least once every four years.</p>
<p>The WSMA submitted <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/Newsletters/2022/WSMA comment health equity CE rule 4.1.22.pdf]">a second comment letter</a> requesting that DOH’s third stakeholder draft include language for professions regulated by boards and commissions in the purpose statement and that definitions of “board and commission profession†and “secretary profession†are accurately written to reflect their meaning. Due to these outstanding issues, the WSMA requested an additional stakeholder draft to be released before the rulemaking advances to a 102 and as such, DOH plans to release a fourth stakeholder draft, following the recent rules workshop held on April 4, 2022.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We will keep you apprised of new information as this rulemaking continues to develop.&nbsp;</p>
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<h5>March 25, 2022</h5>
<h2>Apple Health Phone and Video Remote Interpreting Services Coming Soon</h2>
<p>The Health Care Authority's interpreter services team and Universal Language Service have signed a new spoken language contract to provide over-the-phone and video remote interpreting services. The contract will go live this spring and will assist Apple Health (Medicaid) physicians and health care professionals in meeting their <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTEuNTQ3NzQ3NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5oaHMuZ292L2NpdmlsLXJpZ2h0cy9mb3ItcHJvdmlkZXJzL3Byb3ZpZGVyLW9ibGlnYXRpb25zL2luZGV4Lmh0bWwifQ.NGbNa8R7d16t9Y7PS0LZGW4kzJMyK1rRBxKPtWWY6Jc/s/704563189/br/127983181471-l">Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964</a> responsibility. The new services will increase health equity for Apple Health physicians, language access providers, and Apple Health clients. To register to use the over-the-phone and video remote interpreting contract, email <a href="mailto:accounts@ulsonline.net">accounts@ulsonline.net</a>. To register to provide interpreting services for the over the phone and video remote contract, email <a href="mailto:interpreter@ulsonline.net">interpreter@ulsonline.net</a>.</p>
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