New AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, will focus on AOA membership and AOA board certification this year
Dr. Monka has created workgroups to evaluate strategies to bolster membership as well as board certification.
The AOA’s 103rd House of Delegates (HOD) annual meeting drew more than 1,100 osteopathic physicians, medical students, delegates and guests to Chicago in July, where Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, was installed as the AOA’s 127th president during the weekend’s most anticipated event.
During his inaugural address, Dr. Monka shared how working as an osteopathic family physician for Atlantic Health Systems in New Jersey for the past 38 years, in addition to taking on other roles, such as chair of the family medicine department and Atlantic ACO, prepared him as a leader.
“I worked tirelessly to establish one of the largest multispecialty groups within the Atlantic Health System—we grew our practice year after year and always maintained the highest level of professionalism and patient satisfaction. This growth and the challenges that came with it taught me a lot and made me the leader I am today,” said Dr. Monka.
He also acknowledged that the opportunities he had this year to represent the AOA at state and specialty affiliate organizations gave him the knowledge and experience to easily step into his new role as president.
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MOA Past President featured in Healio article
Michigan Osteopathic Association Past President, David Best, DO, offered his perspective in a recent Healio article on the rise alcohol-related deaths, particularly among women.
"This article highlights how the alcohol-related mortality rates have increased for both men and women, with higher rates of increase among women relative to men. Recent studies indicate that the narrowing sex gap is attributed to increased alcohol use, high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder in women," said Dr. Best.
Read the article and Dr. Best's full perspective here.
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October 27-29, 2023
23.25 AOA Category 1-A & 23.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM anticipated.
Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI
Rate $172 if booked by September 26, 2023
Reservations: Amway Grand Plaza or 800-253-3590
Register early and SAVE!
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Reminder:
80% of your dues payment to the MOA is tax deductible
Invest in your profession and renew your membership today!
Any questions? Call 517/347-1555 ext. 100
Renewal link
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Michigan LARA Requirements for Osteopathic Physicians
CME Requirements for MI LARA License Renewal: 3 Year Cycle
150 hours of continuing education in which a minimum of 60 continuing education credits must be obtained through MI LARA category 1 programs and a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education must be AOA approved.
DEA 8 Hour Training (one-time requirement) 8-hour training & FAQ's or www.dea.gov
Medical Ethics - A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education earned in the area of Medical Ethics is required for all renewal cycles that began on or after 04/26/2021.
Implicit Bias Training - For initial renewals completed after June 1, 2021, completion of one hour of implicit bias training is required for each year of licensure since June 1, 2021. If renewing prior to June 1, 2022 implicit bias training is not required for that renewal. Once the initial renewal is completed, then 1 hour of implicit bias training will be required for each year of the current license cycle going forward. Please note, this is not a one-time training and must be completed for each renewal cycle prior to the renewal being completed. (R 338.7004 updated 3/23). Link to: FAQ'S
Human Trafficking - One time training, no CME required. Beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licensure beginning December 20, 2021. Link to: FAQ's
MOA CME Information webpage
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2023 Spring Sessions are available on-demand
30 AOA Category 1-A Credits 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ offered
MOA members receive more than 50% off the non-member price.
Register for 2023 Spring on-demand
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MOA Survey and Feedback
Survey on if providers and patients speak different languages
The MOA is addressing the challenges for accurate communication when providers and patients speak different languages. The data gathered through this survey will assist the MOA in assessing need, and providing possible services for doctors to use in communicating with patients.
As we all know, language concordance between patient and provider is the most effective strategy to improve communication and health outcomes for limited English proficiency. The MOA believes that health plans should consider providing incentives for primary care physicians to improve services in their practice that target patients who have low health literacy or limited English proficiency. By partaking in this survey, it will help the MOA to demonstrate the need for these incentives.
Please take a moment for a quick survey. Your time and feedback is greatly appreciated.
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SNMA Student/Mentor Program
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA), is an organization that strives to advance the health of all by promoting diversity in medicine. Each October a mentor program is launched with the goal of creating valuable networks between mentors and student members. The program runs for the length of the academic year or as long as the mentors and mentees are willing to partner. The program is designed for students, to meet on average once a month with a mentor in their field of interest.
To connect with SNMA, use this link: Mentor Survey
If you have any questions, please email mentoringsubcommittee2020-2021@snma.org or kamgango@msu.edu
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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.
Register for on-demand courses
CME Information
MI LARA osteopathic physician licensing requirements and CME resources at www.domoa.org/cmeinfo
CME questions, contact Melissa Budd: mbudd@domoa.org
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The Michigan Health Endowment Fund held a webinar discussing the results of their new report, "Telehealth in Michigan: Insights and Data for Effective Policymaking." Dr. Chad Ellimoottil, the lead researcher for the report, presented the report's findings during the webinar.
A recording of the webinar is available for viewing here, and you can find slides from the presentation here. The report is available for download in full and in sections on the Health Fund website.
The topics covered in the webinar included:
• Telehealth use trends among Medicare, Medicaid, and commercially-insured individuals
• The effect of telehealth expansion on usage in rural and non-rural Michigan counties
• The relationship between telehealth utilization and broadband access in Michigan
• The impact of telehealth expansion on access to behavioral health services
• Demographic characteristics of telehealth users and non-users
• The influence of licensure waivers on telehealth services provided across state lines
• Telehealth usage by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics
If you have any questions about what was presented in the webinar or report, please feel free to contact Dr. Ellimoottil (cellimoo@med.umich.edu).
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The Michigan Health and Hospital Association Monday Report for August 14, 2023
Highlights:
FY 2024 LTCH Prospective Payment System Final Rule Released
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service long term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Specifics of the rule include the…(link)
MHA in the News
The MHA received media coverage the week of August 7 on hospital cybersecurity, the first Michigan hospital receiving a rural emergency hospital designation and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. MHA CEO Brian Peters spoke with WJR Newsradio 760 host Chris Renwick …(link)
Link to Monday Report August 14, 2023
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The Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report, available at www.economicimpact.org, is a collaborative report of the Partnership for Michigan’s Health, comprised of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, the Michigan Osteopathic Association, and the Michigan State Medical Society. The report is based on 2021 data from the American Hospital Association and the data modeling program of IMPLAN, which uses data from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. The report’s dashboard provides statewide data and breaks it down by region, county and congressional district. | |
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August 2023
This newsletter includes short summaries, reminders and updates for Blue Cross and BCN providers. Please visit The Record or BCN Provider News for complete newsletter editions.
HCPCS 2nd-quarter update: New and deleted codes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added several new codes as part of its quarterly Health Care Procedure Coding System updates. We’re updating you on the codes, effective dates and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions. Read more
Inside this issue for providers
Full issue of August 2023 BCBSM - The Record
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
Mackinac Strait Health System
Mackinac Strait Health System is one of the area’s largest employers, with over 330 team members serving their patients and residents throughout the MSHS organization. Besides offering competitive wages, they also offer an excellent benefits package for full and part time team members, which includes affordable Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Health, Dental and Vision plans, prescription drug plans, generous paid time off, and a defined pension program for your retirement.
CURRENTLY HIRING FOR...
Oncologist
Due to an upcoming retirement, Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking an Oncologist to join our medical staff. The Oncology/ Infusion Clinic, located inside Mackinac Straits Hospital (St. Ignace), currently joins our other areas of care which include Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and several specialists. All of our providers work four days a week in an outpatient practice. There are currently no on-call responsibilities for this position.
Family Practice Physician
Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our medical staff. The St. Ignace Medical Clinic, located inside Mackinac Straits Hospital currently consists of Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and several specialists. All of our providers work four days a week in an outpatient practice. There are currently no on-call responsibilities for this position.
Link to career opportunities at MSHS
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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
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
January 31, 2023, saw the passing of Daher B. Rahi, DO.
Dr. Rahi was past president of the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (1977-78) who joined in 1959.
Click here for a local obituary
View the In Memoriam from the American Osteopathic Association
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