Apr 304 minApril 2022 Legislative UpdateWashington State Legislative Update, 2022 Washington Legislative Session Outcome Highlights, and more
Jan 313 minJanuary 2022 Legislative UpdateAs we welcome 2022, the WAMFT Advocacy Network wants to express gratitude for your ongoing support of our advocacy efforts in Washington....
Jan 11 min2022 Surprise: No Surprises ActAAMFT FamilyTEAM update: No Surprises Act This is a federal act that creates additional billing disclosure requirements for MFTs and...
Jul 25, 20211 minConsent & Established Relationship for Audio-Only TelemedicineConsent for Audio-only Telemedicine Substitute House Bill 1196 was passed during the 2021 legislative session and requires the following...
Jul 1, 20211 min2022 Advanced Suicide Training Rules and Requirements UpdateThe passage of ESHB 2411 in 2020 brought changes to Continuing Education Requirements for mental health professionals in Washington....
Jun 30, 20211 minJune 2021 Legislative UpdateGreetings WAMFT Members! The 2021 Legislative Session has now concluded, and we are happy to report that the following WAMFT priority...
Jun 18, 20211 minJune 18, 2021: Allowing Additional Associate License RenewalsThe Department of Health (department) has begun rulemaking in order to implement HB 1063. This bill allows the department to issue an...
Apr 30, 20212 minApril 2021 Legislative UpdateWe are now in the final countdown for the 2021 Legislative Session, which operated virtually this year and will adjourn on April 25, 2021....
Mar 31, 20213 minMarch 2021 Legislative UpdateThe 2021 Legislative Session kicked off in January and is functioning virtually this year. Operating the Legislative Session almost...
Jan 31, 20211 minJanuary 2021 Legislative updateThe 2021 Washington State Legislative Session began on January 11, 2021 with a different feel from prior years, as the Legislative...
Jan 1, 20212 minJanuary 1, 2021: Telemedicine Training RequirementWashington State recently passed Senate Bill 6061 in response to the sudden shift to telehealth delivery of services. It is mandated that...
Dec 31, 20201 minDecember 2020 Legislative UpdateWAMFT Goals for next WA State Legislative Cycle (2021-2022) revealed in video by Anthony Pennant, WAMFT Legislative Committee Chair and...
Dec 4, 20201 minDecember 4, 2020: Health Equity Continuing EducationThe WA legislature is currently creating An ACT that seeks to create a law regarding Health Equity Continuing Education for medical...
Jul 1, 20201 minJune 2020: Reciprocity is here!Click below for more information on new rules set in place regarding out of state applicants ability to gain temporary licensure while...
Mar 19, 20201 minMarch 19, 2020: Telemedicine Parity Bill Signed Into LawGovernor Jay Inslee signed into law, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5385, which requires providers to be paid the same for services via...
Jan 31, 20202 minJanuary 2020 Legislative UpdateHappy New Year! Washington lawmakers are heading back to Olympia today for the start of the 2020 Washington State Legislative Session....
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