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Commission Connection

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Three Things You Need to Know:?

1) Emergency blood supply is dangerously low in Washington state ? Donating blood is easy, Learn More [ [link removed] ]

2) WMC Offices will be closed on November 10th, 23rd and 24th.

3) Minutes for the WMC business meeting and health equity rules hearing are now available [ [link removed] ].





QUICK FACT

The WMC hosts a robust FAQ Library on our website [ [link removed] ]. Topics range from how to become licensed in WA state to how to file a complaint. ?

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*WMC in the spotlight*

Director of Quality and Engagement, Jimi Bush discusses the WMC?s efforts in using data analytics to drive meaningful regulatory action on Ascend Radio. Listen to the recording here [ [link removed] ].


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*Concerned About Your OB-GYN Visit? A Guide to What Should Happen ? and What Shouldn?t.*

As we?ve reported on sexual misconduct by OB-GYNs, many women told us they didn?t know what was normal. With the help of providers, patients and experts, this guide was created [ [link removed] ] to help clear the confusion. ?


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DEA Extends Telemedicine Exceptions Through Dec. 31, 2024

In response to ongoing discussions and feedback, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) DEA and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a "second temporary rule". This rule extends exceptions, first created due COVID in 2020, to existing DEA regulations for new practitioner-patient relationships.

The decision to extend these exceptions comes as the DEA and HHS continue to review and consider revisions to the proposed rules.

Exceptions are extended on current telemedicine flexibilities through December 31, 2024.?The full text of the extension,
entitled ?Second Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications [ [link removed] ],?
was submitted to the Federal Register jointly with HHS on September 29.


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EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS?

We provide speakers and subject matter experts on a variety of topics, including:


* Opioid prescribing
* Reduction of medical errors
* Patient rights
* Patient safety
* Effective communication
* General who we are and what we do

We are also happy to work with you to design an event or webinar. Email us <[email protected]> for more information.




Upcoming Events

*Webinar Vaccine Fatigue:*

*Addressing the Elephant in the Room*

November 3, 12 -1 pm

Register here [ [link removed] ].

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*WMC Personal Appearances* November 16, 10 am - 12 pm
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*Webinar Beyond Burnout & Resilience: Purpose and Adaptability for Health Care Providers *

November 17, 12 -1 pm

Register here [ [link removed] ].

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*WMC Interested Parties Policy Meeting*

December 8, 10 ? 11 am

More Information [ [link removed] ]

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*Peer to Peer Webinar- Beyond Burnout & Resilience Connection and Hope for Health Care Providers*

December 8, 12 ? 1 pm
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CONTACT US

Washington Medical Commission.?

PO Box 47866?

Olympia, WA 98504-7866?

Phone: 360-236-2750?

WMC.wa.gov [ [link removed] ]

[email protected]

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QUICK LINKS

File a complaint? [ [link removed] ]

FAQs [ [link removed] ]

Licenses Recently Granted [ [link removed] ]

News and Announcements? [ [link removed] ]

Pain Management Resources [ [link removed] ]

Request A Speaker [ [link removed] ]

Search for a MD or PA license [ [link removed] ]


ABOUT THE COMMISSION?

Your WA Medical Commission (WMC) currently regulates about 34,000 licenses, more than 3,000 of which are Physician Assistants.?

The WMC is composed of 21 governor-appointed members, including:


* 13 physicians, one from each congressional district and three at-large positions
* Six public members
* Two physician assistants.

The WMC also employs staff based in Tumwater and Spokane, WA. The professional staff includes attorneys and physicians.?















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