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May 16-19, 2024
Registration early and save!
New location!
Join us at the Somerset Inn
2601 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084
Complimentary parking & group lodging discount available!
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
ADHD & Adderall Crisis • Sleep Medicine • Aging & Wellness • Career Pivoting in the Journey of Medicine • Lifestyle & Functional Medicine • Posting as a Medical Professional-What's Safe? • Michigan LARA Requirements Case Review & Discussion • Building your Own Brand: Workshop • Diabetic Treatments • Cardiology • Pediatric Cardiology and Obesity • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • Introduction to Qigong
MI LARA REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED
• Implicit Bias Training (1 hour)
• Pain & Symptom Management (3 hours and qualifies toward MATE Act Training)
• Medical Ethics (1 hour)
Click, domoa.org/spring, register today & save!
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association House of Delegates (HOD) will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024. The HOD will be virtual and has been moved from the traditional Spring Convention in order to adhere to the American Osteopathic Association's HOD timeline of submitting resolutions to their HOD.
Resolutions must be submitted by February 16, 2024
The MOA relies on the support and participation of its members in shaping the health policy of tomorrow. Submitting resolutions for action directly influences the MOA advocacy agenda.
Delegates to the MOA HOD must be submitted by February 16, 2024
Even if you have never served as a delegate before, the MOA welcomes you to join at this most important event. Contact your component society to learn more about how you can be a delegate or submit resolutions.
Who Can Author and Introduce Resolutions?
Any MOA member in good standing may author a resolution; however, introduction of resolutions to the House of Delegates is limited to delegates, alternate-seated delegates, component associations, MOA Departments, Councils, or Board of Trustees. Non-delegate status members in good standing should contact their component association for assistance in identifying an appropriate channel for resolution introduction.
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AOA and affiliates collaborate to provide information physicians can share to reduce the impact of a 2023-24 "Tridemic"
The Michigan Osteopathic Association is collaborating with the American Osteopathic Association, and several state associations, to provide information and messaging to health care providers to address vaccination hesitancy. Potential has risen to reality as hospitals are facing a "tridemic," of a triple-threat of the flu, RSV and COVID, spreading as cold weather and seasonal gatherings put more people at risk. Currently, more than 75% of pediatric hospital beds nationwide are occupied. Seniors are being hospitalized at a higher rate for respiratory illness, while flu hospitalizations are at a ten-year high.
The AOA collaboration offers information providers can share with patients and parents to better protect their families.
Toolkit links: RSV - COVID - Social Media
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Outstanding Resident of the Year Award
Nominations are open!
Do you know an outstanding resident to nominate for the 2024 Resident of the Year Award? We need to hear from you! The MOA is looking to recognize and honor an outstanding osteopathic resident from Michigan who goes above and beyond to bring a sense of pride to the profession by exhibiting the exemplary characteristics of an osteopathic physician.
All osteopathic physicians, currently in their third through last year of residency, are eligible to be nominated by their program director!
One recipient will be announced during the MOA's House of Delegates, which is scheduled to be held virtually, Saturday, April 27, 2024. A $1,000 award will be mailed to the recipient.
Please submit nominations no later than March 10, 2024 by using the quick online submission form. Simply click through the nomination questions and submit!
Visit the Resident of the Year Award webpage for more details and to nominate today!
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MOA is now accepting submissions for Spring
Scientific Research Exhibit Competition
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts an annual Spring Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) during the state's largest osteopathic conference in May. The competition provides osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession.
The SRE event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.
MOA is now accepting submissions for the MOA Annual Spring Scientific Research Competition!
Saturday, May 18, 2024
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Somerset Inn 2601 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084
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Track Legislation impacting Osteopathic Profession
The Michigan Osteopathic Association maintains a Council of Governmental Affairs (CGA) to monitor and report on the issues and legislation that impact our members and their patients.
Click HERE for a table with legislative bills that the CGA has determined could impact osteopathic physicians, health care providers and patients.
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CPAN: UPDATE on CARE CRISIS
We pulled together resources to make it as easy as possible to mobilize auto no-fault advocates and demand a call for action in the House on the senate bills introduced last fall. The goal is to use our collective voices at this pivotal time - NOW, is that time!
The following resources have been created and are ready to deploy.
The senate bills package (SB 530, 531, and 575) – which includes the post-acute fee schedule and family provided care hour solutions our coalition partners were integral in developing - has languished in the House of Representative’s Insurance and Financial Services Committee since bi-partisan passage in the Senate in mid-October. We need our collective voices to urge the House Insurance and Financial Services Committee to hold hearings on these bills. Your participation is needed now to urge action by the House.
Visit: www.miautoinsurancepromise.com
Take Action: www.protectnofault.org/take-action
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LARA seeking Expert Witnesses to review standard of care investigation cases
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing is seeking new expert witnesses to review standard of care investigation cases.
The primary function of an expert witness is to aid the Bureau of Professional Licensing in determining whether a licensee’s actions violate the Michigan Public Health Code. Case materials, along with a set of questions will be provided. A signed written report is required, and each question should have a clear definitive answer.
All information provided for review will be confidential and reasonable steps should be taken to ensure materials remain secure. You may be required to testify at an administrative hearing regarding your report and review of the case. Hearings are currently being held by telephone conference call. Additionally, expert witnesses are compensated for their time. Medical experts receive $200 an hour for review/consultation and $250 an hour for deposition/testimony.
If you have preliminary questions or are interested in becoming an expert witness, please contact Ms. Dina Young at: YoungD1@michigan.gov
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I Vaccinate
Measles Map Shows Nine States Where Outbreak Reported
Cases of measles have been recorded in at least nine U.S. states since the start of the year, as local health officials attempt to prevent the spread of the disease.
There have been confirmed cases in parts of California, Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio and Washington, and officials are investigating whether others who had close contact with those infected may have contracted it as well.
More
MHA Monday Report
Executive Budget Supports Healthcare, Other Legislative Action
Governor Whitmer and Budget Director Jen Flood released the executive budget recommendation Feb. 7 for fiscal year 2025. The MHA is pleased to see that the Governor’s budget continues vital funding for Medicaid, rural and critical access hospitals, obstetrical services and the Healthy Michigan Plan.
More
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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)TM to help you meet state licensing requirements.
Newly posted CME session
Speaker: Marsha Billes, DO
Topic: Clinical Considerations of the Obese Patient, GLP-1 Agonists and Anesthesia (link)
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February 2024
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.
For BCN news and information, see the current issue of BCN Provider News.
For news and information about our strategic goals and initiatives, see the current issue of Hospital and Physician Update.
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The following is a list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians from our D.O. family.
January 13, 2024, saw the passing of Howard F. Hurt, DO.
Dr. Hurt was a past president of the MOA who joined 1964.
Click here for a local obituary
December 28, 2023, saw the passing of Otto Graesser, DO.
Dr. Graesser was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1962.
Click here for a local obituary
December 22, 2023 saw the passing of Steffan Taub, DO.
Dr. Taub was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1969.
Click here for a local obituary
December 13, 2023, saw the passing of Nathan Kopek, DO.
Dr. Kopek joined the MOA in 2001.
Click here for a local obituary
December 10, 2023 saw the unexpected passing of Algirdas (Al) Juocys, DO.
Dr. Juocys was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1980.
Click here for a local obituary
View the In Memoriam from the American Osteopathic Association
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