Wolf accepts position as Assistant Dean of MUC
Congratulations to Bruce Wolf, DO, as he has been selected as the Assistant Dean for Macomb Campus of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM). The Past President of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) has served in many leadership roles and brings an enormous amount of experience to the new position. "I am truly honored and excited to begin my new role. This is a tremendous opportunity to serve the osteopathic profession and build on our future,” said Dr. Wolf.
From the Dean's office:
Based upon recommendations from the MUC/DMC assistant dean search committee, we are excited to announce that Dr. Bruce Wolf, DO, has accepted the position of assistant dean of our Macomb University Center campus, pending final provost approval.
Dr. Wolf currently serves as an assistant professor of interventional radiology at MSU and as an AOA board-certified osteopathic diagnostic radiologist. He is well known as an educator to students, residents and fellows as a clinical preceptor and is involved in directing interventional radiology residency programs.
A fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology, Dr. Wolf has also served the osteopathic medical profession in numerous capacities. This includes positions of leadership in the AOA such as chair of several programs and task forces, and more recently, as a member and vice president of the AOA Executive Board of Trustees.
Outside of his involvement with the AOA, Dr. Wolf is the immediate past president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association and president of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology.
He earned his osteopathic medical degree from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic in Downers Grove, Illinois and completed his internship and residency training at the former Pontiac (Michigan) Osteopathic Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at Lehigh Valley Hospital, in affiliation with Penn State University.
We will have more to share in the near future and look forward to Dr. Wolf transitioning into his new role within our college over the next few months.
Sincerely,
Dean Amalfitano
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Council of Interns and Residents
Join us for the next event in the MOA CIR’s Discussion Series!
“Putting Ideas into Action - Resolution Writing” - Join us for an interactive workshop on effective resolution writing with one of the MOA’s experts, Ryan Christensen, DO!
WHEN: January 19th at 7pm
Whether you are a medical student or finishing up your educational training, you will gain valuable skills on how to write a proper resolution. All are welcome to participate in this free event!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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UPDATE
Memorial service for Lewin Wyatt, Jr., DO
It is with a heavy heart that we shared the passing of Lewin Wyatt, Jr., DO, former president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (2004-2005) in our last Pulse newsletter..
Dr. Wyatt inspired generations of physicians, influenced hundreds of colleagues and was a tireless advocate on behalf of his profession. He passed away on Dec. 14, 2020.
A memorial service is planned for Lewin on Saturday, January 23, 2021. This memorial will be streamed via Facebook by St. James The Apostle Catholic Church, 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106. The service will take place at 10:00 a.m. PST
In order to view per the Church, you will have to "Join Group" on their Facebook page. There are a couple of general questions you will be asked - nothing regarding personal information. This is an added feature to offer security in terms of who has access to their page. You can "unjoin" after the service should you wish to. The stream will remain on the page for a while for later viewing.
Here is the Facebook link:
Arrangements: Neptune Society: Las Vegas, Nevada
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New Law for Employers Extends Paid Leave Tax Credits, Other Relief
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the Act) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Among its many extenders, the Act provides employers the option to continue paid leave through March 31, 2021 and receive a tax credit for amounts paid.
In the alternative, employers can discontinue required paid leave ending December 31, 2020 and forego the associated tax credit. Pending further guidance, it appears any continued paid leave would need satisfy the original terms of the FFCRA (e.g. qualified reasons for leave).
Takeaways
- The Act does not extend the mandates of the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) or the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) enacted under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA);
- The FFCRA provided up to 80 hours of paid sick and family leave under the EPSLA along with up to 10 weeks of partially paid family and medical leave under the EFMLEA to eligible employees who were unable to work because of certain COVID-19-related reasons;
- The Act allows tax credits to employers for “FFCRA like” paid leave benefits paid to employees through March 31, 2020; and
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The Act does not alter state law imposing a separate requirement that paid leave be provided. CONTINUE READING...
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MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine information
This webpage will have valuable information to support COVID-19 Vaccine Providers in the successful implementation of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program. It will also be home to a live MDHHS COVID-19 Provider Toolkit. This toolkit is currently being worked on and as soon as it becomes available, we will get a message out. This webpage will be partnered with CDC to provide important and timely education as it is arriving.
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With 30-40 Michiganders dying from opioid overdoses each week — a figure that is expected to soar due to COVID-19 — Michigan practitioners are uniquely-positioned to do something about it. The pandemic has placed ongoing stress on hospitals across the state and practitioners are needed now more than ever to decompress emergency departments by providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) in outpatient settings.
In response, Get Waivered, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS), the Michigan Opioid Collaborative (MOC), the Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) and the Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) are partnering to provide the first free, fully-remote MAT training class for Michigan providers on January 25th, while new, amended regulations allow for waivered physicians to prescribe buprenorphine without requiring an in-person intake appointment. After completing this course, clinicians will be able to provide evidence-based care to patients struggling with OUD, while limiting their reliance on emergency department resources.
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The MOA has developed an online Learning Center to deliver CME in a virtual format. Our Spring and Autumn sessions as live events were a tremendous success with over 900 attendees. These sessions can still be accessed, along with other CME sessions, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A CME credits.
These sessions can be accessed at any time by clicking the link below. Evaluations are within the system and can be taken after you have viewed the program.
Coming CME Opportunities
March 13, 2021, 8am - 5pm
One Stop LARA: Your Michigan requirements in one day
May 13-16, 2021
Spring CME Event - registration coming soon
On Demand offerings
For questions, contact:
Melissa Budd
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Michigan Osteopathic Physicians CME Information
As a courtesy to MOA Members, this is a reminder that all Michigan licensed Osteopathic Physicians must complete 150 hours CME during the 3 years immediately preceding the application for renewal. Of the 150 hours, at least 60 hours must be earned in Category 1 programs.
To better serve our members, the MOA has developed an online CME platform to help you meet MI LARA CME requirements. For a current listing of MOA Learning Center On-Demand CME programs offered to members at a discounted rate, visit www.domoa.org/meded
Continuing Medical Education Requirements for Michigan Osteopathic Physicians
Requirements for Renewal
150 hours of CME per 3‐year cycle
60 hours must be Category 1
- 40 hours must be AOA Category 1-A
- 20 hours either AOA Category 1-A or AMA PRA Category 1
90 hours either Category 1 or Category 2
Osteopathic physicians must also meet the following requirements,
- 3 hours pain and symptom management education (per 3-year cycle) R 338.141
- Training on human trafficking (one-time requirement) R 338.120
- Training in opioids and controlled substances for all prescribers or dispensers of controlled substances (one-time requirement) R 338.3135
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2021 MOCF Student Impact Initiative
The Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation brings immense value to the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. This year has been remarkably different, to say the least. Not only has it changed the way we’ve been educating our students, but how we’ve been interacting with all our great partners. In 2021, instead of focusing all of our fundraising efforts on the in-person MOCF Ball—we are focusing the next four months on a virtual fundraising campaign which will continue to support student scholarships, student-related activities, post-graduate medical education and outreach efforts.
While there won’t be an MOCF Ball in February, please mark your calendar to join us for a virtual event scheduled for Saturday, February 27 at 5:00pm.
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DO psychiatrists share pandemic mental health ‘life hacks’
As COVID-19 stretches into 2021, maintaining mental and physical health continues to be challenging yet vitally important.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 2021
Last summer, Eddie Liu, MD, the CEO and co-founder of Uplift, collaborated with the University of North Carolina School of Medicine to release Pandemic Life Hacks: a document compiling resources for health, happiness and productivity during the pandemic. (Please note that some links in the document aren’t working at this time, but all resources listed are easily found on Google).
As COVID-19 stretches into 2021, maintaining mental and physical health continues to be challenging yet vitally important. Below, two DO psychiatrists, Katherine Pannel, DO, and Ron Holt, DO, provide commentary on Dr. Liu’s Pandemic Life Hacks and share their own related tips and links. Additional mental health resources for physicians and medical students are available on the AOA’s Physician Wellness page.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight: McLaren Healthcare
Founded in 1994, McLaren Medical Group (MMG) was created to address the needs of employed providers in the McLaren system, and has continued to provide continuity within the organization as McLaren steadily grows throughout the state. Today, the MMG provider network includes over 450 providers who provide expert patient care at 155 office sites. MMG is comprised of regional based leadership with 12 Operations Directors and 57 Practice Managers supporting daily operations.
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Membership Renewal
The membership Renewal notices have been sent out for the 2021 calendar year. While this has been a challenging year for all, the MOA has focused on transitioning in-person events to online events to better serve our members. We have also focused on how we can offer information and services during the time of COVID-19. Please let us know if we can help you and your practice as we navigate reopening our communities.
We thank you for your continued support and hope that all of our members are staying safe. Please know we are working hard to adapt and that we are thankful for the support our members and partners.
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“As the landscape of healthcare continues to change with politics and a pandemic, the value of membership in the MOA has never been greater. I am proud to be a member of an organization that is constantly supporting my profession and fights for better healthcare policies."
- Emily Hurst, DO, MOA Board of Trustees, AOA Board of Trustees
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Special Episode: Implicit Bias & Racism
A follow up to our Implicit Bias podcast featuring Howard Ross, Dr. Shajahan and Howard continue their discussion on bias, racism, culture and more.
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December 14, 2020, saw the passing of Lewin Wyatt, DO
September 25, 2020, saw the passing of Harry J. DeVore, DO
September 10, 2020, saw the passing of James “Jim” Brasseur, DO
September 7, 2020, saw the passing of Richard Worel, DO
June 26, 2020, saw the passing of Milton A. Raskin, DO
June 12, 2020, saw the passing of Waldo "Doc" Erhardt Robert Frankenstein, DO
May 26, 2020, saw the passing of Harold Rexford Ruettinger, DO
February 18, 2020, saw the passing of Rowland W. Hinds, DO
December 5, 2019, saw the passing of Jack Quarters, DO
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