The Spring Online CME event is open for registration. With 31 AOA Category 1-A credits available, we will once again use the MOA Online Learning Center to host all of the great sessions we have planned. Same great speakers. Same great sessions. All from the comfort of your home or office. |
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Call for Resolutions for the House of Delegates
The 2021 Michigan Osteopathic Association House of Delegates (HOD) will convene on May 22, 2021.
If you have resolutions you wish to submit to the 2021 House of Delegates, you can now do so via the MOA website. Visit the House of Delegates webpage by clicking HERE.
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.
The deadline for submitting resolutions, and delegate names is March 12, 2021.
For more information please contact:
Virginia Bernero
517/347-1555 ext. 103
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Leading the way in research
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) "is a leader, if not THE leader among all osteopathic medical colleges," in medical research. MSUCOM's Dean Andy Amalfitano and Associate dean for research Dr. John Goudreau report on what areas are a focus for the university and how they align with the college's strategic mission in the latest Dean's Update.
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2021 Resident of the Year Nominations
The MOA is looking to recognize and honor another 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!
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One-Stop LARA:
Your Michigan Requirements in One Day
Saturday, March 13
The Oakland and Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Associations invite you to attend their upcoming CME program: One-Stop LARA: Your Michigan Requirements in One Day. Our event will be held virtually on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Courses will include:
· One (1) hour Implicit Bias
· One and a half (1.5) hours of Human Trafficking
· Three (3) hours of Pain and Symptom Management, including one time *Training in Opioids and Controlled Substances Awareness that meets Training Standards for Prescribers and Dispensers of Controlled Substances
· Two (2) hours of Medical Ethics
· One (1) hour Hormone Replacement Therapy
This amounts to a total of eight and a half (8.5) AOA approved Category 1-A CME Credits along with meeting the LARA requirements.
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Science Research Exhibit Competition
MOA Virtual Spring SRE Competition: Saturday May 1, 2021 / 8 AM - 5 PM
The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts a Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) twice yearly. These competitions provide osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession. The SRE competition demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.
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COVID-19 Update on WJSZ Radio |
Thanks to MOA Board member Adam Hunt, DO, for offering his insights in an interview on WJSZ with Sandy Ochodnicky. Dr. Hunt addressed questions on COVID-19, vaccines and possible variants.
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Woman of Excellence Nominations
The annual, "Woman of Excellence" award is accepting nominations. This will be the 6th year of the honor being awarded to female leadership in the osteopathic profession.
Qualifications: Female osteopathic physician who is a current member of the MOA and exhibits leadership for the profession or the advancement of women in the field of medicine.
Application Process: She may nominate herself or be nominated by another osteopathic physician of the MOA in the form of a letter of nomination describing why she believes she qualifies for the award. A current CV is also required. Please address the following questions in your nomination letter:
- What things make the candidate uniquely qualified to receive the award?
- What contributions have they made to the profession? (articles, lectures, committee involvement, teaching, leadership)
- What has the candidate done to demonstrate their commitment to leadership?
To submit an application for the 2021 Award, or view previous honorees, please click on the link below.
Application deadline: April 1, 2021.
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association is proud to once again sponsor the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series, Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey.
February 25, 2021
Dr. Cornel West is a distinguished thought leader, critic, speaker and educator on the history and culture of Black people in America. He has authored more than 20 books examining the intersections of race, gender and class in America. West will speak on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
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2021 MOCF Student Impact Initiative
Saturday, February 27 at 5pm
The Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation brings immense value to the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. This year has been remarkably different, to say the least. Not only has it changed the way we’ve been educating our students, but how we’ve been interacting with all our great partners. In 2021, instead of focusing all of our fundraising efforts on the in-person MOCF Ball—we are focusing the next four months on a virtual fundraising campaign which will continue to support student scholarships, student-related activities, post-graduate medical education and outreach efforts.
While there won’t be an MOCF Ball in February, please mark your calendar to join us for a virtual event scheduled for Saturday, February 27 at 5:00pm.
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New Law for Employers Extends Paid Leave Tax Credits, Other Relief
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the Act) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Among its many extenders, the Act provides employers the option to continue paid leave through March 31, 2021 and receive a tax credit for amounts paid.
In the alternative, employers can discontinue required paid leave ending December 31, 2020 and forego the associated tax credit. Pending further guidance, it appears any continued paid leave would need satisfy the original terms of the FFCRA (e.g. qualified reasons for leave).
Takeaways
- The Act does not extend the mandates of the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) or the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) enacted under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA);
- The FFCRA provided up to 80 hours of paid sick and family leave under the EPSLA along with up to 10 weeks of partially paid family and medical leave under the EFMLEA to eligible employees who were unable to work because of certain COVID-19-related reasons;
- The Act allows tax credits to employers for “FFCRA like” paid leave benefits paid to employees through March 31, 2020; and
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The Act does not alter state law imposing a separate requirement that paid leave be provided. CONTINUE READING...
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4 Healthcare Predictions From a Risk Management Expert
Article from Coverys Insights Blog • 2/2/2021
By Robert Hanscom, Vice President, Risk Management and Analytics
There’s nothing like scrutinizing past data to shine a light on the path forward—especially in times of change. Perhaps that’s why the trends revealed in two recent reports from Coverys are so key to helping healthcare organizations navigate future risks.
This past year, we compiled copious value-based care (VBC) industry statistics and practice insights along with 10 years’ worth of our own claims data into two of our most popular reports published in 2020: Red Signal Report — Value-Based Care and A Call for Action: Insights From a Decade of Malpractice Claims. As healthcare organizations continue to grapple with challenges highlighted by COVID-19, a closer examination of the insights in these reports leads us to make these four predictions about the upcoming risks healthcare leaders will face... (Continue to full article).
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MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine information
This webpage will have valuable information to support COVID-19 Vaccine Providers in the successful implementation of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program. It will also be home to a live MDHHS COVID-19 Provider Toolkit. This toolkit is currently being worked on and as soon as it becomes available, we will get a message out. This webpage will be partnered with CDC to provide important and timely education as it is arriving.
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NEWSLETTER
Town halls and webinars to reach residents about the vaccine, mental health
- Recognizing that Michigan residents have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the State of Michigan is hosting the next in a series of community town halls. The event is this Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. and will address questions within communities of color.
- Stay Well Webinars: Free, online webinars focusing on wellness in a time of COVID-19
- How can a safe vaccine be made so quickly?
- COVID-19 Vaccination frequently asked questions
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The MOA has developed an online Learning Center to deliver CME in a virtual format. Our Spring and Autumn sessions as live events 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.
Coming CME Opportunities
March 13, 2021, 8am - 5pm
One Stop LARA: Your Michigan requirements in one day
May 13-16, 2021
On Demand CME programs
Single session CME
For questions, contact:
Melissa Budd
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Michigan Osteopathic Physicians CME Information
As a courtesy to MOA Members, this is a reminder that all Michigan licensed Osteopathic Physicians must complete 150 hours CME during the 3 years immediately preceding the application for renewal. Of the 150 hours, at least 60 hours must be earned in Category 1 programs.
To better serve our members, the MOA has developed an online CME platform to help you meet MI LARA CME requirements. For a current listing of MOA Learning Center On-Demand CME programs offered to members at a discounted rate, visit www.domoa.org/meded
Continuing Medical Education Requirements for Michigan Osteopathic Physicians
Requirements for Renewal
150 hours of CME per 3‐year cycle
60 hours must be Category 1
- 40 hours must be AOA Category 1-A
- 20 hours either AOA Category 1-A or AMA PRA Category 1
90 hours either Category 1 or Category 2
Osteopathic physicians must also meet the following requirements,
- 3 hours pain and symptom management education (per 3-year cycle) R 338.141
- Training on human trafficking (one-time requirement) R 338.120
- Training in opioids and controlled substances for all prescribers or dispensers of controlled substances (one-time requirement) R 338.3135
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Beaumont HouseCall
The Medical Misinformation episode
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People want trusted information, but it can be difficult to sort through the overload of material available on any given subject. Joining the podcast is Mr. Robert Skinner, Senior Special Advisor in the United Nations Department of Global Communications, who'll provide tips for pushing back against misinformation.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
Beaumont Health
Want to truly make a difference in patient care? Join the Beaumont team. The Beaumont Career site offers a simple search for career opportunities at a variety of healthcare facilities.
TOP PLACES TO WORK IN HEALTH CARE
Beaumont Health has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the top 150 places to work in health care.
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January, 26, 2021, saw the passing of William Stettler, DO
December 14, 2020, saw the passing of Lewin Wyatt, DO
September 25, 2020, saw the passing of Harry J. DeVore, DO
September 10, 2020, saw the passing of James “Jim” Brasseur, DO
September 7, 2020, saw the passing of Richard Worel, DO
June 26, 2020, saw the passing of Milton A. Raskin, DO
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