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WSMA Podcasts

Conversations from a physician perspective. CME available where indicated. The official podcast channel of the Washington State Medical Association. The WSMA represents nearly 13,000 physicians, resident physicians, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice types across Washington.

  1. OCT 21

    Is There a Doctor in the House? Why Having Physicians in Elected Office Matters. A Conversation with Representative Kim Schrier, MD

    In this archived podcast from 2021, WSMA Director of Government Affairs Sean Graham sat down with Dr. Schrier, a Democrat representing Washington state’s 8th Congressional District, for a discussion on why having a doctor in office matters.

    17 min

  2. AUG 2

    WSMA Reports: Can’t Get Into Your Doctor’s Office? You’re Not Alone

    The loss of outpatient services in Washington needs greater attention from our media and policymakers. By WSMA President Nariman Heshmati, MD and WSMA CEO Jennifer Hanscom. This article was featured in the July/August 2024 issue of WSMA Reports, WSMA's print magazine. Read by Dr. Heshmati.

    5 min

  3. JUL 16

    Listen and Learn About National Latino Physician Day

    Co-founders Michael Galvez, MD, and Cesar Padillo, MD present a powerful case for change in medicine. At a recent meeting of the WSMA's Latinx Advisory Council, guest speakers Drs. Micheal Galvez and Cesar Padillo shared the research and their own personal stories that led them to create National Latino and Latina Physician Day. Now recognized nationally, the event was introduced by Dr. Galvez through legislation in 2023 to encourage the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support Latinx medical students and aspiring students through increased funding, awareness, and retention programs.

    36 min

  4. JUN 14

    WSMA Reports: Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?

    Why and how physicians are embracing this care model. By Rita Colorito. This article was featured in the May/June 2024 issue of WSMA Reports, WSMA's print magazine. Read by Benjamin Wilson.

    16 min

  5. MAR 15

    2024 Post-Session Legislative Review

    Sean Graham, Alex Wehinger, and Malorie Toman of WSMA's government affairs team hosted an Advocacy Council meeting on March 8 to provide a breakdown of WSMA’s 2024 priority policy and budget issues, a look at the broader legislative landscape, and share interim activities. For a video version of the 2024 Post-Session Legislative Review, visit the WSMA website.

    1h 5m

  6. MAR 8

    Opioids and Physician Assistants

    CME available. Dr. Nathan Schlicher sits down with Eileen Ravella, PA-C, a physician assistant at Kaiser Permanente Washington, to talk about opioid prescribing as a physician assistant, and how physicians and physician assistants can work together toward better prescribing. Learning objectives: Discuss challenges that physician assistants and other prescribers may face in prescribing opioid medications. Consider different communication and care planning strategies in pain management. Strengthen the alliance between physician assistants and physicians to treat addiction. Episode 17 of the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe prescribing podcast. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Release date: Mar. 8, 2024 Expiration date: Mar. 7, 2027 Resources: Opioids and Physician Assistants slide deck To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME and MOC credit claim. To claim MOC, you must earn 100% on the quiz component. Evaluation and credit claim

    35 min

  7. FEB 22

    Opioids in Dentistry

    CME available. Dr. Nathan Schlicher sits down with Rolf Christensen, DDS, to talk about opioid prescribing in dentistry and how physicians and dentists can work together. Learning objectives: Form a strategy to communicate with dentists to help manage patients’ pain. Discuss pediatric opioid prescriptions in dentistry. Identify alternatives to opioids given for dental pain. Identify available resources for patients with substance use disorder. Collaborate across the dentistry and medical professions to identify patients with opioid use disorder and create a care plan. Episode 16 of the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe prescribing podcast. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Release date: Feb. 22, 2024 Expiration date: Feb. 21, 2027 Resources: Opioids in Dentistry slide deck New ADA guideline recommends acetaminophen, NSAIDs to manage pain in pediatric patients | American Dental Association) To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME and MOC credit claim. To claim MOC, you must earn 100% on the quiz component. Evaluation and credit claim

    46 min

  8. FEB 9

    Opioids and Nurse Practitioners

    CME available. Dr. Nathan Schlicher sits down with Mary Ellen Biggerstaff, DNP, FNP, MPH, to talk about opioid prescribing as a nurse practitioner. Mary Ellen serves as the nurse practitioner lead for the BPBT program. Learning objectives: Work with different professions to responsibly prescribe opioids. Form a strategy to talk to an inherited patient on best practices in opioid prescribing without disparaging colleagues. Learn how to change opioid prescribing policies in an organization. Know where to find education about buprenorphine administration. Episode 15 of the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe prescribing podcast. For a video version, visit the WSMA website. Release date: February 9, 2024 Expiration date: February 8, 2027 Resources: Opioids and Nurse Practitioners slide deck HHS Releases New Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines, Expanding Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder | SAMHSA To claim CME credit, watch or listen to the podcast, then complete the evaluation below. Once the evaluation is completed, it will be forwarded to the CME and MOC credit claim. To claim MOC, you must earn 100% on the quiz component. Evaluation and credit claim

    31 min
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Conversations from a physician perspective. CME available where indicated. The official podcast channel of the Washington State Medical Association. The WSMA represents nearly 13,000 physicians, resident physicians, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice types across Washington.

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  • Creator
    Washington State Medical Association
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Washington State Medical Association
  • Show Website
    WSMA Podcasts

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