MOA Launches Effort to Fix Prior Authorization
We are pleased to announce that the Michigan Osteopathic Association—in partnership with the American Osteopathic Association—has launched a campaign to create awareness about the insurance requirements involved in prior authorization for treatment and prescriptions.
ApproveMyCare
is reaching out to physicians, patients and families to garner support to fix the issue that is being addressed in Michigan Senate Bill 612, which the MOA and AOA support.
The goals of the initiative include getting voters to contact their legislators regarding SB 612 through these sites and to share stories they might have regarding prior authorization.
The campaign includes press releases, letters to the editor, Facebook & Google ads, as well as communication through the MOA website and newsletters.
We urge MOA members to contact their legislators and share the links with colleagues and patients.
If you have any questions regarding the ApproveMyCare efforts, please contact Todd Ross at
tross@domoa.org
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Spring Convention Registration is open!
May 14 - 17, 2020 at the Westin Southfield Detroit Hotel
The Michigan Osteopathic Association will hold the 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention in Southfield, Michigan. Registration is open! Over 30 AOA 1-A credits are offered. House of Delegates, Science Research Exhibit competition, receptions and more
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2020 House of Delegates: Call for Resolutions
Resolutions must be submitted by March 13, 2020
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. Even if you have never served as a delegate before, the MOA welcomes you to join at this most important event.
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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Michigan Osteopathic Study Group
The Michigan Osteopathic Association will host an osteopathic learning experience for all interested osteopathic faculty, physicians, students, interns, residents and trainees. There is no charge for attendance and no CME provided as the program will be based on the needs of the attendees, but pre-registration is required.
Membership in the MOA is not required and students, interns and residents are encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday March 14, 2020
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Location: Michigan Osteopathic Association, 2445 Woodlake Cir., Okemos, MI
Objectives and process for the study group will be initially discussed at first meeting. Mary Goldman, DO, will lead the first meeting and serve as MOA liaison.
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MSUCOM Slavery to Freedom series Celebrates 20th year
For 20 years, the Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series, “Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey,” has featured icons of the American Civil Rights Movement and inspirational leaders from across the country dedicated to social activism and racial equality.
The next lecture in the series will be 5 p.m. on Feb. 20, White House Correspondent and CNN political analyst April Ryan will speak at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre. Ryan is the author of several books, her latest is titled “Under Fire,” and has been covering urban issues from the White House since the Clinton era. She was the recipient of the 2017 National Association of Black Journalist’s “Journalist of the Year” award and is an esteemed member of the National Press Club.
Bankole Thompson will close the series at 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center auditorium. Thompson is a leading voice on race, leadership and free speech issues and his work has played a crucial role in the fight for racial equality and economic justice. He is a regular op-ed columnist for the Detroit News and the editor-in-chief of The PuLSE Institute, a Detroit-based think tank committed to addressing the underlying issues of poverty and ways to fight it.
Each lecture is free to attend and will be followed by a reception, giving audience members the opportunity to meet and talk with the speaker. No reservations are required.
To learn more about the series, visit the Slavery to Freedom Facebook
site
or call the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at 517-432-4979.
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MHA Hosting Breakthrough to Learn Strategies for Confronting Rural Healthcare Challenges
Leaders in small and rural hospitals are well aware they face issues that differ from those encountered by executives in urban healthcare facilities.
MHA
Breakthrough
, Feb. 27 and 28 at the
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
, will employ its unique format to address rural healthcare challenges, with an eye to transformation.
Registration
is available online for MHA Breakthrough. MHA members who register two individuals from the same hospital for Breakthrough can register a third person for free. Contact
Erica Leyko
for assistance with registration; contact
Erin Steward
with questions about the event.
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From The Record -
February 2020
Tell your patients about the risks of medication noncompliance
In the United States, 3.8 billion prescriptions are written annually, with only 1 in 5 new prescriptions filled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among those filled, the CDC estimates that 50% are taken incorrectly because of issues related to timing, dosage, frequency and duration.
Billing chart: Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes
You’ll find the latest information about procedure codes and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan billing guidelines in the following chart.
This billing chart is organized numerically by procedure code. Newly approved procedures will appear under the New Payable Procedures heading. Procedures for which we have changed a billing guideline or added a new payable group will appear under Updates to Payable Procedures. Procedures for which we are clarifying our guidelines will appear under Policy Clarifications. New procedures that are not covered will appear under Experimental Procedures.
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Top 10 Reasons To Perform IT Vulnerability Assessment
Business IT needs are constantly evolving. The stability and security of your system is an important part of your everyday life. As your applications and systems change to meet your business needs, so does the threat to your network environment. Performing regular vulnerability assessments is an integral part of maintaining the overall security of your environment.
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AOA Category 1-A &
AMA PRA Category 1 credit available
Date: 2/22/2020
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing, MI (
Map link)
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Free to MOA Members: AOA-Qualifying online courses
compliments of Coverys and provided through Med-IQ
CGM 101: Strategies for Primary Care Providers and Ancillary Staff
HIV Prevention for Black/African American Women: The Use of PrEP in the Primary Care Setting
Insulin Pumps: What the Primary Care Clinician Needs to Know
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Beaumont Health HouseCall Podcast
The Anxiety episode
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Statistics show that nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. experience an anxiety disorder. In this episode, we delve into the causes and types of anxiety, as well as how to handle an anxiety or panic attack.
For the archive of Beaumont HouseCall podcasts:
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Tri-County Component Events Oakland, Wayne & Macomb
OCOMA Annual All Day CME Program
Back to the Basics – The Nuts and Bolts of Primary Care
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Location: American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI (
Map Link
)
CME seminar hosted by OCOMA, MCOMA and WCOMA
Tri-County Resolution Discussion Breakfast
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Westin Southfield Detroit
Delegates to serve at the MOA House of Delegates meeting are invited to attend.
For more information on these upcoming events contact Cynthia Earles
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Announcing the 5th Annual Woman of Excellence Nominations
The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine.
Qualifications
: Female osteopathic physician who is a current member of the MOA and exhibits leadership for the profession or the advancement of women in the field of medicine.
Application Process
: She may nominate herself or be nominated by another osteopathic physician of the MOA in the form of a letter of nomination describing why she believes she qualifies for the award. A current CV is also required. Please address the following questions in your nomination letter:
- What things makes the candidate uniquely qualified to receive the award?
- What contributions have they made to the profession? (articles, lectures, committee involvement, teaching, leadership)
- What has the candidate done to demonstrate their commitment to leadership?
Nominations must be submitted by April 1, 2020. The Women of Excellence Committee will review nominations and select a recipient by April 15, 2020.
Award recipients will be honored at the Women of Excellence Reception which will take place during the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Annual Spring Scientific Convention in May 2020 at The Westin Hotel in Southfield, MI.
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December 5, 2019, saw the passing of
Jack Quarters, DO
November 24, 2019, saw the passing of
Augutine L. Perrotta, DO
October 30, 2019, saw the passing of
Willis B. (Andy) Anderson, DO
October 27, 2019, saw the passing of
Ronald J. Weller, DO
October 12, 2019, saw the passing of
Barbara J. Briner, DO
October 2, 2019, saw the passing of
Robert H. Chatfield, DO
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