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Every day, decisions are being made in Lansing that directly impact your ability to care for patients, lead healthcare teams, and practice medicine in Michigan.

The Michigan Osteopathic Political Action Committee (MOPAC) exists to ensure that the osteopathic profession has a seat at the table when those decisions are made. Through strategic advocacy and support of physician-friendly candidates, MOPAC helps protect the interests of Michigan physicians and the patients we serve.

Today, we face several critical legislative issues that will shape the future of healthcare in our state:

SB 268 and HB 4399 would dramatically expand the scope of practice of nurse practitioners · MOA Opposes

HB 5522 would modify the practice agreement and change physician led clinical team · MOA Opposes

HB 5313 reduces licensure requirement of 150 CME hours to 75 hours MOA Opposes

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact ( P.A. 6 of 2026) Michigan rejoins the compact · MOA Supported

Michigan for Vaccines newly established coalition of providers and public health officials to educate on the efficacy of vaccinations · MOA is a founding member

To effectively advocate on behalf of Michigan's osteopathic profession, MOPAC has set an ambitious goal of raising $50,000 by July 15.

This is more than a fundraising goal—it is a demonstration of the strength and unity of our profession.

Click Here to Donate!

MOA President Dr. Adam Hunt Attends Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association Summer Conference

"Thank you to the NMOA for the hospitality and a wonderful CME event. It was a great opportunity to connect with old friends and make some new ones. Mackinac Island is the perfect venue for a Summertime Conference.

AOA Update from Dr. Piccinini. A variety of topics covering Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Hypertension, COPD, Concussions, Pain Management, Radiology, Immunizations and more."

Adam C. Hunt, D.O., M.H.S.

Thank you, NMOA Summer Conference Titanium Sponsors!

Emily Hurst, DO Helped Make History in Michigan This Week

Advocacy is one of the most important ways we serve our members, and ultimately, the patients of Michigan.

We’re honored that MOA Past President Dr. Emily Hurst represented the Michigan Osteopathic Association at the signing of House Bill 5455, a significant step forward for physician licensure and patient access to care.

Moments like these remind us that when physicians have a seat at the table, meaningful change happens.

Congratulations!

Emily Cleary, DO

Michigan Osteopathic Association

2026 OUTSTANDING GRADUATING SENIOR

The Michigan Osteopathic Association is proud to recognize Emily Cleary, DO as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.

This prestigious award honors a graduating osteopathic medical student who exemplifies excellence in MOA involvement, professional engagement, public service, student leadership, and academic

achievement. Emily's dedication to the osteopathic profession, commitment to serving others, and leadership among her peers have distinguished her as an outstanding representative of the next generation of osteopathic physicians.

Please join us in congratulating Emily on this well-deserved recognition!

Upcoming Events

July 16-19, 2026

AOA HOUSE OF

DELEGATES

Chicago, IL

October 16-18, 2026

MOA AUTUMN

CONFERENCE

New Location!

Grand Valley State University Richard M. DeVos Center

Stay up to date with the latest continuing medical education opportunities offered through the MOA and our partners. Explore upcoming programs designed to enhance your knowledge, strengthen your practice, and support lifelong learning in osteopathic medicine.

Earn CME credits anytime on demand!

The MOA offers a variety of online continuing medical education courses presented by experts.

Approved for AOA Category 1-A Credits and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

CME Learning Center

The CME Center is a collaboration between state osteopathic medical associations and is managed through the Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors (AOSED) to offer on demand CME. MOA offers a la carte courses to help you meet the DEA MATE Act Training and state licensing requirements.

more information

September 16, 2026

8:00AM - 1:00PM

Bridging Gaps in Osteopathic Medicine

Approved for 4 AOA category 1-A cedits

WMed W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus Auditorium

Kalamazoo, MI

more information

MICHIGAN LARA REQUIREMENTS FOR OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS

MI LARA License Renewal Cycle: 3-years

150 hours - A minimum of 60 hours must be earned through MI LARA Category 1 programs, and 40 hours must be AOA approved.

The following requirements must be met prior to your license renewal date, each 3-year cycle:

✔ Implicit Bias Training: 3 hours

✔ Medical Ethics: 1 hour

✔ Pain and Symptom Management: 3 hours (1 hour must include controlled substance prescribing)

One-Time ONLY Training Includes

Human Trafficking

Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

https://domoa.org/cme-information/

BUILDING & CULTIVATING A CARE TEAM

Community Health Workers: A Revenue Opportunity for Primary Care Physicians

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are often thought of as staff allocated for short-term initiatives, grants, or public health programs. Changes in Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payer reimbursement have created new opportunities for physicians, especially for those in primary care, to integrate CHWs into care teams, generating sustainable revenue, improving quality metrics, and reducing care team burden. The question is no longer whether practices can afford to employ CHWs but whether they can afford not to.

This month (part one of a two-part series), we begin by exploring CHW roles and revenue opportunities across payers.

CAREER POINT

The Michigan Osteopathic Association partners with several health care organizations to provide resources and job opportunities for physicians at any point in their career. This section offers links to health care organizations and associations who provide information and job postings for DOs.