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Spokane’s water system free from lead pipes

Congratulations to City of Spokane for their proactive approach in removing lead pipes from their water system. Read the full article.

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The Washington Medical Commission approved 2732 MD and PA credentials in fiscal year 2018.

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Update on Opioid
Rule-making

The Medical Commission will hold a rules hearing on August 22, 2018 beginning at 2 pm at the Hotel RL Olympia located at 2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW in Olympia, Washington. This hearing will discuss the proposed new sections and changes to existing standards for prescribing opioids. This effort is required under the directives of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1427.

For more information and to read the proposed rule language, visit our rulemaking site. You may submit comments regarding this rulemaking until August 16, 2018 by visiting the Department of Health's rules comment site

Questions

We want to answer your questions!

The Medical Commission is looking for organizations that have questions about the implementation of the opioid prescribing rules. Send an email to Medical.Speakers@doh.wa.gov if you are interested in having us come speak to your group.

Upcoming Events

Opioids: Prescribing & Monitoring Rules Hearing

August 22, 2018 2:00 pm

Hotel RL Olympia, WA 

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WMC Policy Meeting

August 23, 2018 4:00 pm

Capital Event Center (ESD 113) Tumwater, WA

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WMC Business Meeting

August 24, 2018 8:00 am

Capital Event Center (ESD 113) Tumwater, WA

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WMC Educational Conference:
Engaging Patients, the Road Ahead

October 5-6 2018

DoubleTree SeaTac

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CONTACT US

Washington State Medical Commission. 

PO Box 47866 

Olympia, WA 98504-7866 

Phone: 360-236-2750 

WMC.wa.gov 

Medical.Commision@doh.wa.gov 

 

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