April 5, 2023

MOA Learning Opportunities

The Michigan Osteopathic Association strives to provide the best in Continuing Medical Education. We offer in-person conferences, online options through our Learning Center and various programs with health care partners. It all adds up to compelling programs at competitive rates. If you have received this email you have taken advantage of our offerings. Thank you for your support!

If you have suggestions on possible programs or how we can make CME sessions easier to access, please let us know.

SAVE the DATES!

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Michigan Osteopathic Association House of Delegates (HOD)

May 18-21, 2023

2023 124th Annual Spring Conference at The Westin Southfield Detroit

June 15-18, 2023

Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association Summer Conference

October 27-29, 2023

2023 Autumn Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza Grand Rapids

Spring Sessions On Demand Begins June 15!

MOA Spring 2023 on demand sessions start at 9 am on June 15. An email reminder with login instructions to the MOA Learning Center will be sent to all pre-registrants prior to the start time. Please note, implicit bias training is not offered on demand and 1 hour will be substituted.

Pre-Register for On Demand

From the Ingham County Osteopathic Association

Inviting current members and those Considering Membership to the IOA

We told you in February that the Spirits of Osteopathic Physicians need to be fed with food, camaraderie, and drink, as well as CME. Now we are telling you when, where, why, and what will happen. This will not be classic IOA Meeting of the past.

Carol Monson, DO, Speaker

Aging Optimally Medical Update

WHEN: APRIL 18, 2023

6 PM – 9 PM

WHERE: MP SOCIAL,

313 N Cedar St,

Lansing, MI 48912

(Map)

FROM AOA Physician Services:

AOA Physician Services has learned that Cigna is re-releasing its policy to require the submission of medical records with all Evaluation and Management (E/M) claims with CPT 99212-99215 and modifier 25 when a minor procedure is billed. The updated Cigna policy is scheduled to become effective nationwide on May 25, 2023. We have been in contact with Cigna and expressed our concerns and displeasure. According to the policy, documentation can be sent in via fax or email (make sure the email is encrypted since it has PHI). Cigna is not providing any way to submit the documentation with the electronic claims. The actual policy is located behind the firewall. Once we have a copy of we will send out as well update and post on our Private Payer Advocacy page.

Our belief is that Cigna will not be able to match the documentation with each claim, properly audit the documentation and pay the claims within your state's timely payment period. Please encourage your members that if Cigna does not pay within your state's timely payment law, to file a complaint with your state insurance commissioner!

Help us hold Cigna's feet to the fire for timely payment with this absurd review of documentation! Please direct any questions to physicianservices@osteopathic.org

Cynthia (Cindy) Penkala CMM, CMPE,CMSCS,CPOM

Senior Director, Physician Services

Physician Services

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION

2023 Meet Your MOA event with MSUCOM

Thank you to the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) for connecting the East Lansing, Detroit Medical Center, and the Macomb University Center campuses for the 2023 "Meet Your MOA" day. "I wanted to say thank you for organizing the event, it was a great way to meet the doctors, and get their perspective. I know they already do a lot for MSUCOM, but wonderful to see them coming out," said Jeff Sarazin, 2026 Lead Liaison at MUC.

Scientific Research Exhibit Competition

Friday, May 19, 2023 7:30 am- 12 pm (followed by awards)

The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts a Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) at the annual Spring Conference. These competitions provide osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession. The SRE competition demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.

Abstract submission deadline - Monday, April 24th, 2023

Submissions 2023 Spring SRE Competition

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association Monday Report for April 3, 2023

Michigan Joins Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Michigan officially joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact March 29, creating an expedited pathway to licensure for psychologists who wish to practice telemedicine services across state lines. To date, 36 states are authorized to join ... (link)

Student Debt Relief Offered to Behavioral Health Providers

The MI Kids Now Loan Repayment Program will offer educational loan repayment for eligible behavioral health medical providers in Michigan. The program is available to behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists, …(link)

Governance Webinar Series Outlines Trends and Advocacy Tactics

Board members must understand the issues tied directly to hospital and health system planning and performance, identify opportunities for improvement and support the leadership in advocating for mission-driven, patient-centered policies with key stakeholders. The MHA …(link)

Link to Monday Report April 3, 2023

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)^TMto help you meet state licensing requirements.

New courses available!

Navigating the Appropriate Use of Opioids for Acute & Chronic Pain: A Two-Part Program by David Neff, DO (2.25 hours)
Bradyarrhythmia and Pacing Therapy by Ali Sheikh, DO (1 hour)
Wise Food & Supplement Choices When We're Short on Time by Ramona Wallace, DO (1 hour)
Monkeypox Update by Peter Gulick, DO, FACOI (1 hour)

CME Information

MI LARA osteopathic physician licensing requirements and CME resources at www.domoa.org/cmeinfo

CME questions, contact Melissa Budd: mbudd@domoa.org

Introduction to the CMS EPCS Program Webinar Materials Now Available

The Introduction to the CMS EPCS Program Webinar held on January 12, 2023, is now available on the EPCS website.

Introduction to the CMS EPCS Program Webinar (PDF Download)

The posted materials include a copy of the webinar recording, slides, and transcript. Additionally, a Questions and Answers summary document addressing all questions received before and during the webinar is now available.

What EPCS support resources are available?

CMS is committed to providing support and resources to clinicians included in the EPCS Program:

The EPCS website will provide a centralized location for resources and updates for clinicians.
The EPCS listserv will provide general updates on the EPCS Program as they are available and upcoming program deadlines; prescribers can sign up at CMS Listserv
The EPCS Service Center will serve as the primary point of contact to help address program questions.

EPCS Contact 1-888-288-8292

Email: EPCS-EPrescribe@cms.hhs.gov

MDHHS launches OpiRescue smartphone app to help Michigan residents prevent and reduce opioid overdoses

LANSING, Mich. – 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

Introduction to the CMS EPCS Program Webinar Materials Now Available

The Introduction to the CMS EPCS Program Webinar, held on January 12, 2023, is now available on the EPCS website.

Introduction to the CMS EPCS Program Webinar (PDF Download)

What EPCS support resources are available?

CMS is committed to providing support and resources to clinicians included in the EPCS Program:

The EPCS website will provide a centralized location for resources and updates for clinicians.
The EPCS listserv will provide general updates on the EPCS Program as they are available and upcoming program deadlines; prescribers can sign up at CMS Listserv
The EPCS Service Center will serve as the primary point of contact to help address program questions.

EPCS Contact 1-888-288-8292

Email: EPCS-EPrescribe@cms.hhs.gov

March/April 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.

Point of service health plans don’t require referrals

Blue Care Network offers two point-of-service health care plans: Blue Elect Plus℠ POS and Blue Elect Plus HSA℠ POS. In addition, beginning in 2023, BCN is administering a self-funded point-of-service health plan for FCA nonbargaining employees and retirees called Healthy Blue Choices℠ POS. Find out which of your BCN patients don’t need a referral.

Provider Resources site adds search tool

Since launching Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network’s Provider Resources site, we have continued to expand and improve it. We now have a search tool available to assist you in finding the information you need.

CoCM providers can now be found on Find a Doctor search tool

Health care providers who have received designation in our Collaborated Care Model program were added to our Find a Doctor search tool in January.

Full issue of BCN Provider News (PDF)

Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:

Karmanos Cancer Institute

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