June 22, 2023

Spring has Sprung! 2023 Spring Sessions

now available on-demand

30 AOA Category 1-A Credits 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ offered

MOA members receive more than 50% off the non-member price.

All MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at www.cmelearningcenter.com

MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 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.

CME Information

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

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

2023 MOA Autumn Conference

October 27-29, 2023

22 AOA Category 1-A & 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM anticipated.

Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI

Rate $172 if booked by September 26, 2023

Reservations: Amway Grand Plaza or 800-253-3590

June 21, 2023

To all controlled substance licensees:

Most practitioners are now aware that Congress has passed the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act that removed the federal “DATA 2000” or “DATA-Waiver Program,” and the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act that established a one-time training on substance use disorder for practitioners who prescribe controlled substances when they obtain or renew their Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. In light of these changes, which are intended to educate practitioners and reduce barriers to obtaining medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) by eliminating burdens on providers who currently prescribe medications and new providers who wish to treat patients with OUD, the Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) would like to convey the following corresponding changes at the state level:

• The new DEA one-time 8-hour training requirement is effective June 27, 2023. Effective on this date, or the date on which the DEA requires the 8-hour training in the event the effective date is delayed, and until further notice, a practitioner required to attend a one-time opioid and controlled substances awareness training by the state’s Controlled Substances Rules, may use the 8 hours of training that is accepted by the DEA for their controlled substances registration to also meet the state’s required one-time training on opioids and other controlled substances awareness.

• In addition, R 338.3163 that limits prescribing, dispensing and administering a controlled substance to an individual with a substance use disorder will not be enforced by BPL until the rule is either modified or rescinded. This rule limited the circumstances under which a practitioner could treat an individual with substance use disorder, as well as the number of individuals that could be treated. All other laws and rules, both federal and state, must still be followed.

For more information about the elimination of the DATA-Waiver Program, and DEA’s 8-hour substance disorder training, please refer to the following websites:

• https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/removal-data-waiver-requirement

• https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/docs/MATE_training.html

• MATE_Training_Letter_Final.pdf (usdoj.gov)

Questions may be sent to BPLHelp@michigan.gov

Thank you,

Bureau of Professional Licensing

Licensing Division

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association Monday Report for June 19, 2023

Highlights:

MHA Members Testify in House Judiciary Committee

Several MHA members testified June 13 to the House Judiciary Committee in support of legislation that would increase the fines for assaulting a healthcare professional or volunteer. House Bills 4520 and 4521 were introduced …

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MHA Launches MI Hospital Careers Healthcare Career Campaign

Michigan hospital and education leaders joined forces June 8 to highlight the current state of Michigan’s healthcare workforce shortage and launch a campaign to expand interest in health careers in Michigan.

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MHA in the News

The MHA received media coverage the week of June 12 regarding prescription drug costs, COVID-19 and behavioral health. MHA representatives appearing in published stories include CEO Brian Peters, Senior Vice President Sam Watson and Senio

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Link to Monday Report June 19, 2023

From The DO by the American Osteopathic Association.

The June 15, 2023 posts include:

The pros of artificial intelligence in health care

David O. Shumway, DO, discusses the positive elements of AI and how he looks forward to using it in the future.

Artificial intelligence: Why it doesn’t belong in medicine

With the rise of artificial intelligence, health care professionals will inevitably encounter AI. Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA, discusses why she believes AI use should be limited by health care professionals.

The complexity of transitioning from medical school to residency

Similar to in medical school, residents may have to adjust to new rotations each month and navigate the different types of services within their program.

Read the posts on The DO

The Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report, available at www.economicimpact.org, is a collaborative report of the Partnership for Michigan’s Health, comprised of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, the Michigan Osteopathic Association, and the Michigan State Medical Society. The report is based on 2021 data from the American Hospital Association and the data modeling program of IMPLAN, which uses data from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. The report’s dashboard provides statewide data and breaks it down by region, county and congressional district.

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

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

June 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.

MAPS may not capture all information about a patient’s experience with controlled substances

Health care providers using the Michigan Automated Prescription System should know that the database may not capture information about some controlled substances in a patient’s history.

Reminder: Providers have a new email box to reach provider consultants

Blue Cross and BCN want to make it easier and simpler for you to reach a provider consultant when you need to escalate a provider inquiry. To this end, providers in the East, Mid and Southeast regions now have a new email box to use: petcontactus@bcbsm.com.

Reminder: Prior authorization changes coming in June

Michigan’s prior authorization law requirements go into effect on June 1, 2023. These requirements apply to health care insurers and providers in Michigan for members who have commercial coverage.

Full issue of June 2023 Blues Brief

Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:

Mackinac Strait Health System

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.

CURRENTLY HIRING FOR...

Oncologist

Due to an upcoming retirement, Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking an Oncologist to join our medical staff. The Oncology/ Infusion Clinic, located inside Mackinac Straits Hospital (St. Ignace), currently joins our other areas of care which include Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and several specialists. All of our providers work four days a week in an outpatient practice. There are currently no on-call responsibilities for this position.

Family Practice Physician

Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our medical staff. The St. Ignace Medical Clinic, located inside Mackinac Straits Hospital currently consists of Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and several specialists. All of our providers work four days a week in an outpatient practice. There are currently no on-call responsibilities for this position.

Link to career opportunities at MSHS

For other career opportunities, visit the MOA Career Point

April 12, 2023, saw the passing of Harold C. Wakefield, DO.

Dr. Wakefield was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1986.

Click here for a local obituary

March 28, 2023, saw the passing of David Presley, DO.

Dr. Presley was a Life Professional of the MOA who joined in 1973.

Click here for a local obituary

February 11, 2023 saw the passing of Dorothy Elizabeth Carnegie-Shillinglaw, DO.

Dr. Carnegie was the President of the MOA (1971-72) and an MOA Honorary Professional who joined in 1959.

Click here for a local obituary

January 31, 2023, saw the passing of Daher B. Rahi, DO.

Dr. Rahi was past president of the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (1977-78) who joined in 1959.

Click here for a local obituary

View the In Memoriam from the American Osteopathic Association

Michigan Osteopathic Association | 517/347-1555 | www.domoa.org