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Alert regarding suspicious "CE" sales pitch
The MOA has received a number of calls and emails regarding online courses that advertise CME, targeting osteopathic physicians. Some of the emails claim their "CE" courses "...meet the Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery," while the courses are template sessions used in mulitple states that have requirements that vary from state to state.
We urge MOA members to please use caution when purchasing CME courses online. The MOA has developed an online Learning Management System that offers hundreds of hours of authorized CME sessions, using the same, trusted speakers as our in-person programs.
The MOA is connected to the physicians and educators that are leaders in the osteopathic profession. The MOA maintains strong connections to the American Osteopathic Association and the licensing and regulatory agencies in Michigan. Our focus is on Michigan and the licensing issues specific to practicing in our state.
The MOA. A trusted resource for continuing medical education since 1898.
Kris Nicholoff
CEO and Executive Director
Michigan Osteopathic Association
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Autumn 2023 ON DEMAND now available!
The MOA's 2023 Autumn Conference was a success! In order to accommodate those who did not make it to Grand Rapids, the MOA is offering the sessions on demand through the MOA Learning Center.
24.25 AOA Category 1-A Credits 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
CME SESSIONS INCLUDE: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Implicit Bias Training (1 hour) • Cardiology Emergency Medicine • Oral Health Diabetes • Psychology Movement Disorders • Long COVID Lifestyle & Functional Medicine Opioid Treatment (1 hour) Orthopedics • Dermatology & more
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MOA is now accepting submissions for Spring
Scientific Research Exhibit Competition
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts an annual Spring Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) during the state's largest osteopathic conference in May. The competition provides osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession.
The SRE event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.
MOA is now accepting submissions for the MOA Annual Spring Scientific Research Competition!
Saturday, May 18, 2024
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Somerset Inn 2601 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association House of Delegates (HOD) will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024. The HOD will be virtual and has been moved from the traditional Spring Convention in order to adhere to the American Osteopathic Association's HOD timeline of submitting resolutions to their HOD.
Resolutions must be submitted by February 16, 2024
The MOA relies on the support and participation of its members in shaping the health policy of tomorrow. Submitting resolutions for action directly influences the MOA advocacy agenda.
Delegates to the MOA HOD must be submitted by February 16, 2024
Even if you have never served as a delegate before, the MOA welcomes you to join at this most important event. Contact your component society to learn more about how you can be a delegate or submit resolutions.
Who Can Author and Introduce Resolutions?
Any MOA member in good standing may author a resolution; however, introduction of resolutions to the House of Delegates is limited to delegates, alternate-seated delegates, component associations, MOA Departments, Councils, or Board of Trustees. Non-delegate status members in good standing should contact their component association for assistance in identifying an appropriate channel for resolution introduction.
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Save the Date for an
Ingham Osteopathic Association
Membership Meeting
WHAT: A gathering of colleagues with food,
drink, camaraderie, as well as CME credit
WHEN: 6:00 pm, November 29, 2023
WHERE: MP SOCIAL
313 N Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48912
(Map)
Speaker: Octavia Cannon, DO, Past President of ACOOG
Topic: Menopause and Non-hormonal Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms
Accreditation Statement:
The Michigan Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The MOA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Registration is FREE!
We are asking current IOA members to Save the Date and contact any DO's who may be interested in attending the November 29th meeting.
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All MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at www.cmelearningcenter.com
MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 hours of on demand CME courses, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)TM to help you meet state licensing requirements.
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) values the involvement of interns and residents. The MOA Board of Trustees includes positions on the board for a student and a resident. The MOA Council of Interns and Residents (CIR) offers opportunities to learn from those before you and pass that knowledge on to those who follow. The CIR provides a network of support on issues such as physician wellness, preparing for employment, starting your practice, contract negotiation, healthcare policy and legislative advocacy.
Meetings for the CIR work around busy schedules and focus on educational and social events as well as advocacy and mentorship. Joining the CIR provides great benefits from medical school through residency.
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As flu season begins, Michigan health officials urge public to get vaccinated despite ‘fatigue’
An alarming decrease in vaccinations statewide has primary care physicians and public health leaders fearing the worst about the health threat on its way to Michigan this fall and winter: influenza.
Members of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians spoke Monday during an online round table with the media about common influenza misconceptions and urged vaccination for babies, toddlers, teens, adults and the elderly.
“As flu season approaches, vaccine fatigue remains strong and we need to remember that flu can be fatal for all ages,” said Dr. Beena Nagappala, president, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and medical director of community health at Ascension Southeast Michigan.
Flu season started severely last year, with an early hospitalization peak in October 2022, and a season high in cases in December, officials said.
“Influenza is not the stomach flu and it’s also different than the common cold. It’s a respiratory illness and which is what makes it so dangerous,” said Nagappala who is already seeing cases of flu in her practice.
Click here to read more
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The MOA would like to thank our Strategic Partners at Corewell Health for their continued support of events and activities that benefit our members, and the communities they serve. It is partnerships like this that have helped the MOA serve the Michigan DO Family since 1898. |  | |
Meridian Encourages Renewing Medicare Coverage
Meridian, in partnership with MDHHS, encourages Michiganders to renew their Medicaid coverage.
For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, people who have had their Medicaid insurance automatically renewed each year will have to reapply to continue their coverage.
Eligible Medicaid recipients should make sure as soon as possible that their address, phone number and email address are up to date at newmibridges.michigan.gov or call their local MDHHS office. They can also locate organizations that can assist them by searching community partners. MDHHS renewal packet forms should be completed, signed and returned by the due date.
Those no longer found eligible for Medicaid may qualify for other health plans. Meridian is working closely with MDHHS to smoothly transition those that may lose Medicaid coverage. Meridian is aligned with the Department’s goal to ensure as many Michiganders are insured and has offered it’s Ambetter plan as a safe landing for qualified members.
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BCN Provider News for November-December
Starting Jan. 1, new cancer support program will be available for some commercial members
Blue Cross and BCN are working with OncoHealth to provide a cancer support program (Iris by OncoHealth) for adult members ages 18 and older who have a cancer diagnosis or who are cancer survivors. Read more.
Update on high-intensity, in-home care program through Landmark
Blue Cross and BCN launched the Landmark high-intensity, in-home care program in late 2021 for eligible members in Southeast Michigan with coverage through an employer group. Read more.
More information about the Blue Cross and BCN behavioral health changes, starting Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Blue Cross and BCN will consolidate the prior authorization and case management functions for behavioral health services, including treatment for autism. Read more.
Blue Cross, BCN covering additional vaccines
To increase access to vaccines and decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, Blue Cross and BCN have added vaccines to our list of vaccines covered under the pharmacy benefit. Read more.
We’ll require prior authorization for some diabetes drugs, starting Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, certain diabetes medications will require prior authorization for Medicare Plus Blue and BCN Advantage members. Read more.
Kidney-only transplants to require prior authorization, starting Jan. 1
For dates of service on or after Jan. 1, 2024, hospital transplant financial coordinators must submit prior authorization requests for kidney-only transplants through the e-referral system for Blue Cross fully insured group and individual commercial members, BCN fully insured group and individual commercial members, and all BCN Advantage members. Read more.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
Corewell Health
At Corewell Health, clinical opportunity intertwines with a commitment to exceptional and personalized care at all levels. Join a clinical team focused on the personalized experience, driving innovation through new technology and achieving national recognition for quality and excellence, all while maintaining the reason you joined this profession—to help people.
Link to career opportunities for Physicians at Corewell Health
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The following is a list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians from our D.O. family.
April 12, 2023, saw the passing of Harold C. Wakefield, DO.
Dr. Wakefield was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1986.
Click here for a local obituary
March 28, 2023, saw the passing of David Presley, DO.
Dr. Presley was a Life Professional of the MOA who joined in 1973.
Click here for a local obituary
March 25, 2023, saw the passing of Lawrence Liszewski, DO.
Dr. Liszewski was a Retired and Out of State member who joinedthe MOA in 2004.
Click here for a local obituary
February 11, 2023 saw the passing of Dorothy Elizabeth Carnegie-Shillinglaw, DO.
Dr. Carnegie was the President of the MOA (1971-72) and an MOA Honorary Professional who joined in 1959.
Click here for a local obituary
View the In Memoriam from the American Osteopathic Association
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