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May 12, 2023

This is a publication to keep you informed of issues and events pertaining to the osteopathic profession in Washington State. We invite you to submit topics or articles of interest to your colleagues for consideration. Submissions may be emailed to executivedirector@woma.org

WOMA/OPSO CME Collaboration!

2023 NORTHWEST CME CONFERENCE August 25 - 27, 2023

Vancouver, WA

Conference Registration Room Reservation

Enhance your skills and stay up-to-date at the first joint Washington-Oregon CME conference. Join us for our 3-day conference, where you'll have the opportunity to learn from top experts in the field and network with colleagues at the brand new AC Marriott waterfront hotel and convention center in Vancouver, WA.

Here's what you can expect at the conference:

Comprehensive sessions covering a range of topics in family medicine, including chronic disease management, women's health, mental health, and more.
Keynote speakers offering insights and perspectives on the latest research and advancements in family medicine.
Networking events, where you can connect with colleagues from across the Pacific Northwest and share best practices, challenges, and successes.

The 3-Day CME Conference is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide the best possible care to your patients. Whether you're a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, this conference is an essential opportunity to advance your career and improve patient outcomes.

Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with DOs, healthcare affiliates, and practitioners from around the Pacific Northwest.

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Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon

2121 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97201

Washington Osteopathic Medical Association

PO Box 1187, Gig Harbor WA 98335

Webinar: HPV Vaccine Starts at 9

The Department of Health is hosting the HPV Vaccine Starts at 9: Why? How? Now! Cancer Prevention Made Easy webinar on May 16, 2023, from 12-1pm to discuss. The presenters will discuss the Washington State Department of Health’s recommendation to administer HPV vaccination starting at age 9, the importance and benefits of HPV vaccination, and clinic strategies to support the implementation of HPV vaccination at age 9. The webinar will be recorded and continuing education is available for nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists/pharmacy techs. We are working to obtain continuing education for physicians.

Learning Objectives:

Describe HPV, HPV-related cancers, and HPV vaccination rates in WA and in the US
Identify at least 3 benefits of starting HPV vaccination at age 9
Discuss clinic strategies to support workflows for HPV vaccination starting at age 9

Rules Hearing Announcement for Opioid Prescribing Exclusions

The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery officially filed a CR-102 with the Office of the Code Reviser on April 18, 2023. The WSR # is 23-09-063.

The board is proposing amendments to expand the types of patients who are exempt from opioid prescribing rules.

The proposed language aligns with the Washington Medical Commission's recently adopted rules to ensure consistency and alignment with best practices.

The CR-102 as well as the proposed rule language can be found here: 2309063OsteoOpioidExclusionCR102combined.pdf (govdelivery.com)

Comments may be sent to the department’s Rules Comment Web Site by May 26, 2023, at: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview/.

Comments may also be provided at the hearing. The hearing will be recorded for record-keeping purposes.

Proposed Rules Hearing Meeting

In response to the filing, the board will conduct an open public rules hearing on Friday, June 2, beginning at 9:30 am via Zoom. The board will provide a virtual and a physical location for this hearing.

Physical location:

Lacey Community Center

Room 1 & 2

6729 Pacific Ave SE

Olympia, WA 98503

Virtual:

Please use this link for the virtual hearing on a device, or call into the meeting on the phone:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device

Meeting ID: 261 154 277 114 Passcode: p8WiJ9

Or call in (audio only)

+1 564-999-2000,,245423285# United States, Olympia

(833) 322-1218,,245423285# United States (Toll-free)

Phone Conference ID: 245 423 285#

This meeting will be open to the public.

For more information, please contact the medical assistant program at osteopathic@doh.wa.gov.

WOMA 108th Annual NW Osteopathic Convention Sessions Now Available

On-Demand

If you were unable to attend our 108th Annual NW Osteopathic Convention last September, sessions are now available to purchase for on-demand participation through The CME Center. WOMA Members can receive a *20% discount. If you are interested in joining please email executivedirector@woma.org or hgriffin@woma.org for more information.

Click HERE to see all the sessions available.

*Please note: WOMA members must be current on their dues for the discount to work. If you have not previously signed up with The CME Center, your name will have to be added to our member list once your account is active to receive the discount. Please email hgriffin@woma.org after your account is created, if you have trouble with the discount, or if you have any other questions.

WOMA Member Dues Reminder

Just a friendly reminder, If you have not yet paid your WOMA membership dues, please do so as soon as possible. Your membership is essential to us. We could not survive without the support of our members. We understand that unexpected circumstances arise and if special arrangements need to be made, please call us at 425-677-3930 or email executivedirector@woma.org. If your employer pays your dues, please double-check your account to make sure there are no outstanding invoices.

You can pay your dues or check your open invoices online by clicking here. Select "Pay open orders" to make a payment. You will need to log in using the primary email you gave us along with the password you chose. If you have not yet set up your online account or are having trouble logging in, please contact hgriffin@woma.org.

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