The Washington D.O.
News You Can Use
September 10, 2019
  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
Last Chance to Get the Regular Registration Price for 2019 WOMA Fall Seminar!

 Today is the last day to register at the regular registration price! Registrants will save $25 if registered by the end of today (September 10th). For more information go to the WOMA website .

WOMA’s Fall Seminar, Changing the Inevitable: Preventative Pathways to Avoid Chronic Disease, will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Pacific NW University in Yakima. The program will provide up to 8.5 AOA Category 1-A CME credits. Application is being submitted for AAFP prescribed credits. Topics include ACEs, Impact of Childhood Diet on Development of Cardiovascular Disease, Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health, Skin Health: The Long View, Fractal Osteopathy, Chronic Disease Progression vs. Normal Aging, Lessons Learned from the Otolaryngologist’s Perspective, and Poster Presentation and Judging. (Up to 1 CME credit of this program may be earned for judging the posters.) 

   Non-members without access to the WOMA website may contact hgriffin@woma.org for online registration.

If you are not a WOMA member, now is a great time to join. First-year dues are pro-rated, the application fee is waived, and you will receive the member discounted seminar registration fee. To take advantage of this offer, contact hgriffin@woma.org. You must join before registering for the seminar to receive the member discount.
In Yakima for the Fall Seminar?
You are Invited to Screen "Do No Harm".
Save the Date for the
107th NW Osteopathic Convention!
June 12-14, 2020
Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922

The selection of Suncadia was based on your survey responses. Due to availability of meeting and sleeping rooms, the 2020 convention will be reduced to three days, beginning at 1:00 pm on Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. We anticipate offering up to 18 1-A credit hours.
P&T Physician Solicitation Letter

The Health Care Authority has posted a  public notice  seeking applications for one physician to serve on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Applications are due September 20, 2019.

Bree Collaborative Applicants Sought

One of the ways WOMA represents the interests of our members is by maintaining a seat on the Bree Collaborative. This unique group includes a number of healthcare stakeholder representatives, who oversee the process of examining variations in cost and quality of healthcare in our state. Each year, 3 topics are selected to be studied in-depth by sub-committees. Their recommendations for reducing variation in cost and quality across the state are available on the Bree website,  www.breecollaborative.org . Anyone may attend the public meetings of the Bree and its sub-committees, in-person or on the phone. 

The WOMA Board has a nomination process for individuals to represent DOs on the Bree. Some of the key desired features are: education and/or work experience in health policy; professional experience in bringing together diverse stakeholders to accomplish goals; and organizational leadership experience. Participation in DO Day and other Public Affairs projects helps provide context for our Bree representative as well. 

Since the Collaborative was created, WOMA has been represented by Drs. Robyn Phillips-Madson and Jeanne Rupert on the Bree. If you are interested and meet the qualifications, please submit a CV to our Executive Director and request consideration by the Board no later than October 30 th .

  Do you have member news to share with your osteopathic colleagues?

Please send it and a related photo, if available, to executivedirector@woma.org
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