Step 1 of 4 25% Learner Objectives After participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Episode Specific: Identify the key issues in the 2025 legislative session and impact related to addressing the opioid crisis. Outline recent state and federal rulemaking activities in the context of addressing the opioid crisis as of January 2025. Discuss how collaboration between prescribers and lawmakers can lead to better outcomes. Podcast Series: Understand and apply to practice new legislation updates related to better prescribing Adopt approaches in safe prescribing for buprenorphine, sedatives, chronic opioid prescribing, co-prescribing, variants/novel drugs, and new trends Put into practice treatment of opioid use disorder and overcome barriers Apply strategies to engage and better serve communities with treatment of opioid use disorder Taking into account how well the learner objectives were met, how would you rate the podcast episode?1=Poor23=Good45=ExcellentList one or two strategies that you will put in pratice. An “ineligible company,” also known as a "commercial interest," is defined as any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. Among the exemptions to this definition are government organizations, non-health care related companies and non-profit organizations that do not advocate for commercial interests. 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Physicians should claim credit in 15 minute (i.e. 0.25 credit) increments. All other attendees: Please complete this form so that we may verify your participation in this activity, which was designated for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM awarded, with one hour of participation equaling one AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Attestation & Credits Claimed(Required) I attest that I have viewed/listened to the BPBT Podcast #21: Regulatory and Legislative Update (0.75 hours)Number of CME credits claimed (up to 0.75)(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 0.75. Are you claiming MOC credit? By claiming MOC credit, you are granting the WSMA to share your learner data with the ACCME and the certifying Board(s).(Required) Yes No Quiz To claim MOC credit, you must receive a 100% score on the quiz. Participants may take the quiz multiple times. Which of the following is true about the 2025 legislative session and proposed budget in Washington State?(Required) The state faces budget shortfall. Staying vigilant to protect funds intended to address the opioid epidemic. Proposed budget to include ScalaNW and free telehealth line for medication treatment of opioid use disorder. All of the above. Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Sean Graham, the WSMA Director of Government Affairs, outlined the opportunities and challenges in the upcoming 2025 legislative session, including a budget shortfall, and thoughts on how the shortfall will be addressed. Jeb Shepard, the WSMA Director of Policy, explained that Washington State allocated grants using the opiate settlement funds to address the impact of the opioid epidemic on communities. Those grants fund this podcast and the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program. Jeb noted that Bob Ferguson, the new state governor, seems committed to using opiate settlement funds to be consistent with the Washington State Opioid and Overdose Response Plan. However, there is potential for these funds to be swept into general funds or mandated spending like education. Jeb and Sean will monitor and stay vigilant, and stay updated with WSMA’s resourcesWhich of these is NOT a recent state or federal rulemaking development in the context of the opioid crisis?(Required) Federal extensions for 2025 regarding telemedicine flexibility to prescribe buprenorphine as medication for opioid use disorder. State policy proposal to eliminate prior authorization and mandate coverage for buprenorphine and medical treatment of opioid use disorder. No recent updates because the opioid public health crisis is resolved. Evaluation of other medical professionals seeking authority to prescribe opioids in Washington State. Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic continues with new challenges, and lawmakers continue to advance the work to address it. The activities highlighted in this question are a few of the recent state and federal developments around safe prescribing of opioids and appropriate prescribing of medication treatment of opioid use disorder. In the episode, the guest speakers reviewed more key developments related to the opioid public health crisis, be sure to download the presentation slides to review in detail. The WSMA policy team will monitor and keep us updated on important issues, use this resource to stay informed or reach out to the WSMA policy team at policy@wsma.org with questions. Is the following statement true or false? Typically, lawmakers have medical expertise and patient care experience, allowing them to make well-informed decisions on behalf of physicians and other prescribers.(Required) True False Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Typically, lawmakers are not trained medical professionals or highly involved with managing patient care. Jeb and Sean agreed that active participation from physicians and practitioners will create informed policies and rules. The lawmakers create proposals with good intention; however, they may not understand the complexity of treating patients. Consider the barriers that you and other prescribers are facing with medication treatment of opioid use disorder and get involved. Getting involved with WSMA is one way to represent medical professionals at the state and federal levels, learn more here. You have passed your quiz! MOC Credit Claim FormYou passed the required quiz with 100% score! To claim MOC credit, please provide your date of birth, certification board, and board learner ID.You will need to enter your certification board and learner ID below. Please use the link below to look up your learner ID for your respective board. 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