Sad news of the passing of Lewin Wyatt, Jr., DO |
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Lewin Wyatt, Jr., DO, former president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (2004-2005).
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. We will share a local obituary once it is published so friends and colleagues can access a guest book to leave messages to friends and family.
Photo on right: Lewin Wyatt, DO, (left) with friend, M.S.U. basketball legend Gregory Kelser.
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"A year like no other is ending & the new year already showing promise..."
As we near the end of 2020, MOA President, Jeffrey Postlewaite, DO, FACOOG, MBA, reflects on the past year and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
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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.
Here are some topics you can find at the COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guidance and Education webpage:
- CDC Covid-19 Educational Resources
- Enrollment
- Vaccine Recommendations
- Vaccine Billing and Vaccine Codes
- Patient Education & Adverse Event Reporting
- Storage & Handling (S&H)
- Vaccine Administration
- Ordering & Receiving Vaccine and Ancillary Supplies
- MCIR Inventory, Dose Documentation
- VaccineFinder
- Communication Resources
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Apply for the new Protect Michigan Commission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently created the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission to help raise awareness of the safety and effectiveness of the approved COVID-19 vaccines, and to help educate and protect the health and safety of all Michigan residents.
The Protect Michigan Commission will provide leadership to elevate and reinforce the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines, identify barriers that may impede the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines by Michigan residents, including identifying areas or groups within this state that are likely to experience vaccine hesitancy, and develop an outreach action plan designed to overcome these barriers.
Apply to serve on the Protect Michigan Commission by December 28 at:
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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.
For questions, contact:
Melissa Budd
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MOA CIR Discussion Series: Financial Planning
The Council of Interns and Residents (CIR) held their third program in the CIR Discussion Forum Series with an informational discussion with Mark Johnson of RBF Wealth Advisors. The discussion reviewed student loans and budgeting as interns and residents continue to complete their educational training and enter their career.
Johnson serves as a wealth advisor with RBF Wealth Advisors, helping families, retirees, healthcare professionals, business owners, and corporate executives plan for success across all aspects of their financial life. He is also the founder of StudentLoansRx which helps emerging healthcare professionals create plans to address their student loan debt in the most cost-effective manner based on their career and other financial goals which may include practice ownership.
The Discussion Forum is held in a virtual format using Zoom. Each program is recorded and posted on the CIR webpage, on the MOA YouTube channel and in the link below.
MOA CIR Leadership:
Chair: Ursula Barghouth, DO
Vice Chair: Dylan Rogers, DO
Event Coordinator: Rebecca Gorz, MSUCOM
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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. More details to come.
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What you need to know about the JAOA’s major changes in 2021
The JAOA will soon be an open access, online-only journal with a brand new name. These changes will make it easier to submit and read research, the JAOA’s director says.
A new era for The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association starts on Jan. 1, 2021. Next month, the journal will transition to an online-only, open access publication and change its name to Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM, or “JOMed”). The journal is also now partnered with de Gruyter, a major academic publisher of journals and books.
“In making these changes, the journal is aiming to continue its mission of providing a home for all research conducted about the osteopathic medical profession,” says Melissa Schmidt, MEd, director of JOM....(Continue to full article on The DO)
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MOA Congratulates Dr. Thomas Simmer on retirement from BCBSM |
The Michigan Osteopathic Association, its Board of Trustees and Staff want to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Thomas Simmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer on his retirement at the end of December, after 21 years with BCBSM. Dr. Simmer has been a long-time advocate for primary care physicians and their medical associations, both Osteopathic and Allopathic. |
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Dr. Simmer joined BCBSM in 1999, and over the years has been responsible for reimbursement, medical policy, and professional payment policies. Under his leadership, BCBSM has implemented a number of collaborative programs to improve access, cost, and quality of medical services. His decision making led to the establishment of BCBSM’s Physician Group Incentive Program (PGIP), which brought the previously disjointed Michigan physician community together through financial incentives around population health programs. He is the recipient of many awards for his work in promoting health care transformation in Michigan through collaborative programs across the state.
Tom Simmer is a physician leader, whose initiatives set a blueprint for quality. His approach is always thoughtful, collaborative, and patient centered. As he begins his well-deserved retirement, he leaves a strong foundation of primary care and primary care advocacy across the state.
According to the announcement by BCBSM, Dr. Simmer and his replacement, James Grant, MD, have been working together since September to make the transition successful. Most recently, Doctor Grant was chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and physician executive for perioperative services at the Cedars-Sinai Health System in Los Angeles. Previously, he was at Beaumont Health, and was chair of the Beaumont-Royal Oak Department of Anesthesiology for thirteen years.
As we sincerely thank Dr. Thomas Simmer for his years of service to the medical profession and wish him the best in his retirement, MOA congratulates Dr. Grant on his new role with BCBSM.
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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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The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) is pleased to announce that Delta Dental premium rates for the upcoming year will not increase for our subscribers. Thanks to our partners at Delta Dental and the Salus Group, we were able to secure the same great rates and coverage for 2021.
If you already subscribe to an MOA sponsored Delta Dental plan, you will be notified via mail of your automatic renewal in December. If you have any questions or would like to learn more information about the MOA Delta Dental plans and other insurance options, please visit: Insurance Request Form
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Beaumont HouseCall:
The First COVID Vaccine episode
With the news that we now have two COVID-19 vaccine front runners, it's time to dive in and discuss the details of these vaccines. Just how safe and effective are these vaccines. And could this be our ticket out of the pandemic? Hear from Beaumont infectious diseases experts.
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December 14, 2020, saw the passing of Lewin Wyatt, DO
A local obituary is yet to be published.
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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