2026 MOA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Connections·Continuing Medical Education·Advocacy

The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) is proud to serve and support our members and the osteopathic profession through meaningful connections, high-quality continuing medical education, and dedicated advocacy.

CHECK YOUR MAIL. Membership renewal for 2026 will be sent this month via USPS.

As a reminder, 80% of your annual dues may be tax-deductible as a business expense.

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MSU's Osteopathic Medicine Program Makes History as National Interest in D.O.s Grows

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has achieved an important milestone, becoming the first osteopathic medical school to be included in the prestigious National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program, or MSTP.

Beginning in late July, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network patients with Medicare Advantage plans may receive the annual Health Outcomes Survey, or HOS, conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. So now is the time to discuss HOS topics with your patients. Provider-patient communication can lead to better health outcomes.

The following are HOS topics for 2025:

Risk of falling
Incontinence
Physical activity
Improving or maintaining physical health
Improving or maintaining mental health

Blue Cross and BCN are encouraging at-risk members to initiate conversations with a provider about incontinence and fall prevention. However, these conversations can sometimes be embarrassing or tough for members to bring up or they may forget to discuss if it’s something that only happens once in a while. For this reason, providers are encouraged to help “break the ice” and make it a regular part of their discussions.

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Practitioners can significantly impact how patients assess their health care

experience in response to HOS questions by utilizing the HOS tip sheet, Found Here.

Reminder: Claims Appeal Timeframe Final

Providers have 60 days from the date of the original claim denial to submit a valid appeal.

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Free Flu Shots for Your Hap Patients

HAP offers free annual flu shots to all our members. For more information about the flu vaccine:

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HAP Diabetes Prevent Program

This program is available to all HAP Medicare Advantage members. You can find coverage criteria information in our policy.

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Care Teams Enhance Transition of Care to Reduce Readmissions

Every hospital readmission is more than just statistics and data – it disrupts lives, renews or worsens stress for patients, families and caregivers, and signals missed chances for better continuity of care. According to CMS (2024), thirty-day readmission rates are a key quality measure, often reflecting “quality of hospital care, poor discharge planning, and ineffective coordination of post-discharge services.” Evidence shows that reducing preventable readmissions requires multiple interventions. These interventions include patient and caregiver education, discharge checklists, medication reconciliation and review, post-discharge follow-up, and identifying and addressing social determinants/drivers of health (SDOH) and disparities (CMS, 2024).

The period after discharge, or transition of care (TOC), is a critical time for these interventions. Patients may leave hospitals, skilled nursing facilities or other settings with new prescription medications, complex instructions, unanswered questions, and unmet social needs, not to mention limited abilities. Missed follow-up medical visits, confusion about care plans, appropriate use of medications, or unaddressed social needs often lead to readmissions. Care team members, especially Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in bridging these gaps. By leveraging shared culture and language CHWs build trust, address health literacy, simplify instructions, coordinate follow-up appointments, provide phone or home check-ins, and connect patients to much needed SDOH resources such as housing, food, utility support or transportation.

Preventing readmissions is not just a medical process – it is a human one. CHWs and other care team members provide health education and coaching, empowering patients to actively manage their healthcare conditions and adopt healthy behaviors.

CHWs support individuals where they live, work, and recover, helping ensure safe transitions, reducing avoidable hospital stays, and providing the connection and support patients and families need. Integration of CHWs into care transition offers a cost-effective and patient-centered approach to improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare utilization, particularly for vulnerable populations facing complex health and social challenges. Their unique ability to build trust, navigate complex systems, and address non-clinical needs makes them an invaluable asset in promoting successful care transitions and a more equitable healthcare system.

Practice Transformation Institute CHW Training Program prepares CHWs to do this and more.

Don’t miss out! Registration for our next CHW training is now open. To register,

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To learn about the program:

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To listen to our Informational Session Zero about the CHW Program:

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September 25, 2025 – February 19, 2026

Thursdays | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Live Virtual)

Learners will receive 0.6 IACET CEUs per session

CMS Office of Minority Health. (2024). Guide for Reducing Disparities in Readmissions. https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/agency-information/omh/downloads/omh_readmissions_guide.pdf

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.

✔ Implicit Bias Training: 3 hours per cycle

✔ Medical Ethics: 1 hour per cycle

✔ Pain and Symptom Management: 3 hours per cycle

(1 hour must include controlled substance prescribing)

One-Time Training ONLY

✔ Human Trafficking

✔ Opioid and Controlled Substances Awareness

Useful Links

CME Information

Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery - General Rules

MI LARA Licensing Guide

MI LARA Osteopathic Physician Licensing FAQs

MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at CMELearningCenter.com.

The MOA Learning Center offers 200 hours of on-demand CME courses, qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)™to help you meet state licensing requirements.

NEW COURSES RECENTLY ADDED!

FREE MDHHS & MOA Opioid Training - 4 credits
MOA Spring 2025 - 32.25 credits
Updated of STD for primary care 2025 - 1 credit

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.

At McLaren Health Care, our employees help our communities, make life-changing discoveries, and facilitate positive change in health care as a whole. By working for McLaren, you are part of a leading team of talented professionals across many areas of expertise that create a positive difference every day for those we serve.

McLaren Health Care

Mackinac Strait Health System is one of the area’s largest employers, with over 330 team members serving their patients and residents throughout the MSHS organization. Besides offering competitive wages, they also offer an excellent benefits package for full and part time team members, which includes affordable Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Health, Dental and Vision plans, prescription drug plans, generous paid time off, and a defined pension program for your retirement.

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At Corewell Health, clinical opportunity intertwines with a commitment to exceptional and personalized care at all levels. Join a clinical team focused on the personalized experience, driving innovation through new technology and achieving national recognition for quality and excellence, all while maintaining the reason you joined this profession—to help people.

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