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The 124th Annual Spring Conference was held at the Westin Southfield Detroit. Hundreds of DO's attended CME sessions, events and special sessions. Among the guest speakers was Ernest R. Gelb, DO, President of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
In providing an update on the AOA, Dr. Gelb announced that Kris T. Nicholoff, CEO/Executive Director, Michigan Osteopathic Association, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Bob E. Jones, CAE Award in recognition of his leadership and contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine.
A big "Thank you!" to the AOA for once again being a featured aspect of our Spring Conference, and congratulations to our own CEO, Kris Nicholoff for this award.
The AOA will recognize Mr. Nicholoff during the July House of Delegates Annual Meeting.
Link to the Bob E. Jones Announcement
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2023 Scientific Research Exhibit Competition | |
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SRE Judges, Dr. James Clinton (left), and Dr. Anthony Ognjan (right)
and first place winner, Morgan Fujimori (center)
The 2023 Spring Conference Scientific Research Exhibit competition was once again, a smashing success. Thank you to all of the participants for their time and amazing efforts.
We would also like to thank all of our judges for their time and diligence in preparing for this event and in fulfilling their duties in judging the quality posters.
FIRST PLACE $1000 - Morgan Fujimori, PG-4
SECOND PLACE AWARD $500 - Chiara Macaraig, OMS III
THIRD PLACE $250 - Jamil Haddad, BS, OMS III
CASE PRESENTATION $250 - Hailey Katulski, OMS III
HONORABLE MENTION $100 - Kristin Konja, OMS III
WINNER of the MSUCOM DO/PHD AWARD $500 - Basma Masraf Klump, DO/PhD
For a list of the finalists and links to their presentations, click HERE.
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2023 Women of Excellence award is presented
to Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee at Spring Conference
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Pictured above, left to right, Rachel Young, DO, Myral Robbins, DO, Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, FACOFP, and Emily Hurst, DO.
The 2023 Women of Excellence Award was presented to Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee at at the 124th Annual Spring Conference. Dr. Ross-Lee was presented the award at a reception following her participation in the CME presentation; "Growing Strong: How Women are Shaping the Future of Medicine" Mary Jo Voelpel, DO, FACOI, FACNM, MA, CS; Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, FACOFP.
"The MOA Women of Excellence Committee is honored to recognize Barbara Ross-Lee, DO as this years winner of the Women of Excellence Award. Her contributions to the professional are numerous and invaluable. She also gave the keynote address for the inauguration of the first graduating class of the MOA Osteopathic Women’s Leadership Institute. The OWL Institute honored 9 graduates in total at the MOA Spring Convention. For more information on how to apply to the institute see the MOA WOE website or reach out to Terry Trombley. " - Women of Excellence Committee
Terry Trombley, ttrombley@domoa.org
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Pictured above, left to right, Wendy Batchelor, MOPAC Coordinator, Mary Goldman, DO
The Spring Conference featured a table dedicated to the Michigan Osteopathic Political Action Committee (MOPAC). Thank you to all who took time to provide their donations, but we did did fall a little short of our goal. The good news is there is still time to invest in your profession! Click HERE to donate online.
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MOA on demand CME programs available 24/7/365 at www.cmelearningcenter.com
The Learning Center delivers over 160 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 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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MDHHS launches OpiRescue smartphone app to help Michigan residents prevent and reduce opioid overdoses
In an effort to reduce the occurrence of overdoses and help residents learn to treat an overdose, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching OpiRescue, a smartphone app aimed at reducing harm.
The OpiRescue app helps anyone, including first responders, prevent opioid misuse and reduce opioid overdose deaths by addressing education, prevention and tracking of overdose reversals.
“Preventing opioid deaths includes offering a variety of strategies to provide residents tools when and where they need them,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive. “The OpiRescue app will support those who may encounter an overdose to immediately begin life-saving treatment to an affected individual.”
The OpiRescue app provides:
· Educational content to identify and reverse overdoses.
· A Naloxone finder to locate the medication nearby.
· A treatment locator.
· Information on how to report an overdose reversal.
The OpiRescue app is available statewide in Michigan on both Android and iOS platforms. It is free to use and anonymous. It can be downloaded at Apple iOS app store or through Google Play.
MDHHS partners, including Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans and Syringe Service Programs, actively involved in caring for members of the public experiencing opioid use disorder will have access to a dashboard for their region. The dashboard will allow those partners to view overdose reversal data in near real time and allocate additional resources as needed to areas with increased reports of overdose reversals.
For more information on Naloxone and how to obtain the medication, visit Michigan.gov/Naloxone
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May/June 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.
Changes for the end of the public health emergency
On Jan. 30, 2023, the White House announced that it will end the public health emergency on May 11, 2023. Now that the public health emergency is ending, you need to know which temporary measures are continuing and which are ending. Read more
EDI transitions to Availity starting in 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will move our electronic data interchange services, known as EDI, to Availity® beginning in the second half of 2023. Read more
Change Healthcare portal created to help providers import medical records
Change Healthcare now offers eligible providers access to an online portal that allows the secure upload of requested medical records for the EquiClaim retrospective audits. Read more
COVID-19 DRG enhancements end with the public health emergency
When the public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, the DRG enhancement will also end. Read more
Blue Cross works with Quartet to connect behavioral health providers with members
Starting July 1, 2023, Quartet will begin referring members seeking outpatient treatment to behavioral health providers registered on Quartet’s platform, based on their clinical specialty and their availability. Read more
AIM changed its name to Carelon
In March 2023, AIM Specialty Health® changed its name to Carelon Medical Benefits Management. The name change doesn’t affect how they work with providers. Read more
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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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