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July 31, 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

Unable to Attend the WOMA Conference in Person? *On-Demand Registration Available!

WOMA Annual Primary Care CME Conference

Northwest Collaboration with OPSO

August 25 - 27, 2023

Vancouver, WA

*On-Demand Registration Available!

Registration for the On-Demand Conference ends the same day live registration ends, so sign up today! Sessions will be available starting September 5, 2023, and MUST be completed by December 3, 2023. You can register by going to the same link below as the live registration, just make sure to select the On-Demand option.

Only 3 days left to book a discounted room! Reserve by August 3rd to get the conference price!

The 2023 WOMA CME Conference will be on the beautiful Vancouver, WA waterfront in collaboration with the

Oregon Association.

Join us in person 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.

WOMA Members: Dues must be current to qualify for member pricing. Please click here to log into your account to check for unpaid invoices. If you are not a current member and would like to join WOMA, please contact us at hgriffin@woma.org or call the WOMA office at 425-677-3930 for more details.

Washington Osteopathic Medical Association

Roseanne Andersen Executive Director

executivedirector@woma.org

PO Box 1187, Gig Harbor, Washington 98335

425-677-3930

WOMA Members: Dues Update

Physical statements have been mailed out to those with outstanding dues. 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. 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.

CMS Releases First Round of Medicaid and CHIP Renewals Data

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its first monthly data report on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility renewals. These data will inform the Biden-Harris Administration’s critical work to help ensure eligible people stay covered, and to help ensure people no longer eligible for Medicaid or CHIP to transition to a range of other coverage options, including affordable health insurance through HealthCare.gov and state Marketplaces.

The data detail updates from the 18 states that had completed at least one cohort of renewals by April 30, 2023, highlighting how many people kept their Medicaid and CHIP coverage, as well as the number of people who were disenrolled from coverage. CMS is also releasing data on state Medicaid call centers, including average wait times and the number of people who disconnected before speaking to a customer service representative. In addition, CMS is releasing HealthCare.gov Marketplace data on consumers who were previously enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP that came to the HealthCare.gov and applied for coverage and State-based Marketplaces (SBM) data on consumers who transitioned to SBM coverage following a Medicaid or CHIP redetermination. See a national summary of the data at a glance, or read more about the data at Medicaid.gov/unwinding-data

CMS continues to work closely with states as people renew their Medicaid and CHIP coverage or explore other coverage options. In addition to the new data, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter to Governors encouraging states to do more to adopt strategies to automatically renew coverage for people where states already have data showing the person is eligible for Medicaid or CHIP.

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