123rd Annual Spring Scientific Convention
registration is open!
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In-Person event:
The 123rd Annual Spring Scientific Convention will once again be held in Southfield Michigan. Registration is open! MOA members be sure to login to receive your MOA Member Discount.
Hotel Information:
The Westin Southfield Detroit - 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI, 48075 (Map)
Reservations: Call 888-627-8558, mention MOA Convention for discounted rate of $140.00.(subject to availability). For discounted rate, reservations must be made by April 18, 2022.
On Demand sessions:
The same Spring sessions from the May event will be available online, in a view-at-your-own-pace setting on June 15. Pre-register and save!
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This will be the MOA's first in-person CME event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Protocols will be in place and the speaker sessions will be posted in the MOA Learning Center after the event for members who prefer the online option. |
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House of Delegates Reminder
A reminder, the Spring Virtual MOA House of Delegates is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022. For more information, visit: www.domoa.org/hod
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Spring 2022 Scientific Research Exhibit Competition |
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Submissions for the Spring 2022 Scientific Research Exhibit competition are now being accepted!
The MOA Spring SRE competition will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Westin Southfield Detroit from 7:30 am-12 pm.
Submission deadline is April 20, 2022.
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Interested in Serving the Profession and Protecting the Public?
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing is seeking qualified osteopathic physicians to serve as expert witnesses in licensing matters. Expert witnesses will evaluate case files and assist the Department in determining whether a violation of the Public Health Code has occurred.
Please use the subject line [Interest in Department Expert Program- Name, D.O.] and attach an updated CV.
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LARA Update:
Electronic Prescriptions
The Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has released an FAQ regarding the requirement for Electronic Prescriptions. The 3-page PDF file offers answers to common questions—including when the requirements take affect—and contact information in case physicians need further clarifications.
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Scope of Practice Legislation:
MOA, joins efforts to protect physician-led, Team-based care with MiAACT
Trained experts. Compassionate caregivers. A true team of individuals, each playing an essential role and doing their part—with the patient at the center of it all.
It’s the kind of care Michigan patients expect for themselves and their loved ones. And frankly, we believe it’s the kind of care they all deserve.
With that in mind, we’re excited to announce we’ve joined a new coalition— Michigan for Advancing Collaborative Care Teams (MiACCT) that solely focused on preserving and strengthening the health care teams we all rely on for our care. And we believe it’s a coalition that couldn’t have come at a better time.
David Best, DO, the president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) said ”Patients trust the Team-based health care where doctors supervise and collaborate on direct care and prescribing medications. Senate Bill 680 would authorize nurse practitioners to make decisions, formerly made by physicians, without additional training.”
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Make sure your Senator knows Nurse Practitioners should be part of the care team, not independent from it and to vote NO on Senate Bill 680 |
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MOA Advocacy
Public Health Over Politicians
The MOA has joined the effort by Public Health Over Politicians (PHOP). This group is comprised of public health officials, doctors and nurses who believe the health of all Michiganders should come before partisan and political games. This coalition was formed to oppose Unlock Michigan’s radical proposal to undermine the ability of public health experts to stop the spread of dangerous infectious diseases in Michigan.
Recently, a public health official was subjected to abuse and threats that eventually caused her resignation. Lisa Peacock, Health Officer for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, submitted her letter of resignation to the Board of Health.
It's very tragic that trained, public health officials face uneducated opinions that develop into dangerous threats. The MOA joins PHOP in their efforts to protect the health of Michigan communities. The PHOP statement on Lisa Peacock's resignation is here.
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Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of March 18 |
As Michigan begins the third year of living with COVID-19, new cases, hospitalizations and deaths are trending downward and hopes are high that a new variant will not emerge to cause another surge of disease. The state reported there were 2,770 cases recorded for March 17 and 18 (including about 825 cases attributable to older lab results), 648 adults and children were hospitalized with confirmed and suspected cases, and 50 deaths caused by the disease were recorded over the two-day period. These numbers are fractions of what was seen in December and January, when Michigan hospitals were at or near inpatient capacity.
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Coalition Newsletter for March 14, 2022 |
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MDHHS updates Isolation & Quarantine Guidance based on low COVID-19 numbers, state entering post-surge, recovery phase |
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"We are updating our guidance to reflect the fact the state has entered a post-surge, recovery phase," said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive. "As we move through the phases of our COVID-19 response our recommendations will be updated to reflect the current status of transmission, while continuing to prioritize public health and promote health and wellness for all communities. We continue to strongly urge all residents ages 5 and older get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and to get boosted when eligible as the vaccine continues to be our best defense against the virus."
This update does not change guidance for health care, long-term care, corrections and other high-risk settings, and these entities should continue to follow existing guidance.
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Managing Patients Who Cannot Be Transferred
By Sandra Cianflone, Attorney at Law
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Our policyholders face enormous obstacles as they strive to deliver high quality patient care. Many organizations are struggling to overcome challenges related to staff shortages, supply shortages and lack of bed space in their communities. This month we have invited a guest author, an attorney colleague, to address an issue that many of our policyholders have encountered over the past several months. We trust that this article will provide valuable, strategic insight into this all too common problem.
A 29-year-old male is admitted to a community hospital following an accident. After a diagnostic workup, the emergency department (ED) physician determines that the patient is suffering from a subdural hematoma. The consulting neurologist views the CT scan and recommends neurosurgery, which the community hospital cannot perform. The ED physician makes numerous calls to surrounding hospitals but is unable to find one that will accept the transfer due to patient surges and staff shortages. As the facility has no available beds, the patient is kept in the ED. The medical team attempts to stabilize the patient while he awaits transfer to a higher level of care. In this case, the community hospital is not capable of providing adequate patient care and necessary treatment and intervention.
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Do you wonder how the various existing (e.g., EMTALA) and COVID-19-related (e.g., PREP Act, state-specific immunity) legislation might be applied to care provided during the current pandemic? Are you concerned about current staff and supply shortages and how this might impact medical malpractice litigation? If you answered “Yes” to either of these questions, then this webinar is for you.
Join Coverys as attorney Sandra Cianflone from Hall Booth Smith, P.C. discusses litigation trends, the application of crisis standards of care, and the interplay between the myriad rules, and suggests risk mitigation strategies to protect you and your institution from medical malpractice lawsuits during these challenging times.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
McLaren Health
Team McLaren
Headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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The MOA has developed an online Learning Center to deliver CME in a virtual format. Our Spring and Autumn sessions were a tremendous success with over 900 attendees. These sessions can still be accessed, along with other CME sessions, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A CME credits.
These sessions can be accessed at any time by clicking the link below. Evaluations are within the system and can be taken after you have viewed the program.
On Demand CME programs
Single session CME Credits
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March 12, 2022, saw the passing of Victor Gordon, DO
February 7, 2022, saw the passing of Robert Casmer Cyman, DO
September 4, 2021, saw the passing of Charles H. Franckowiak, DO
August 26, 2021 saw the passing of Richard B. Omel, DO
August 13, 2021, saw the passing of George G. Carothers, DO
July 7, 2021, saw the passing of Howard D. Proctor, DO
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