"Navigating your practice through the Change Healthcare disruption"

Cybersecurity threat has implications for e-prescribing, claims submission and processing, pharmacy transactions and payment.

The American Osteopathic Association with updates, information and resources regarding the Change Healthcare disruption that is impacting so many health care groups:

March 8 update

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that it is taking several steps to support hospitals, physician practices and other providers as a result of the disruption to Change Healthcare’s network.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans urging them to waive or relax prior authorization and other utilization management (UM) for the duration of the disruption. CMS is also encouraging Medicaid and CHIP plans to similarly waive UM. CMS will also make accelerated payments available to hospitals to address their cashflow needs while payment is disrupted. However, more action is necessary to support the continued operation of small and independent practices that are threatened by this disruption. The agency has also directed providers to reach out to their Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) if they need to change clearinghouses and request a new electronic data interchange (EDI) enrollment.

The AOA will continue to engage with United Health Group, federal agencies and other stakeholders and share resources with members as they become available.

Link to the AOA page devoted to disruption
to Change Healthcare’s network
 

Take Action: Michigan Senate Bill 279 proposes to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners

The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) are actively opposing a bill in the Michigan Senate (S.B. 279) that proposes to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners without the necessary increases in education and testing. MOA President Andrew D. Adair, DO, recently sent an advocacy alert email (LINK) encouraging the osteopathic profession to act by sending their state senators an email asking them to oppose this bill. As written this bill could compromise patient safety and the quality of care in Michigan. The MOA continues to emphasize the critical role of osteopathic physicians in maintaining healthcare standards and is advocating for the profession and patient well-being by providing testimony against the bill.

This initiative underscores the MOA's commitment to building a better future for osteopathic physicians and patients by engaging in legislative advocacy. Be sure to join the cause by sending your state senator an email today.

Take Action on SB 279

MATE Act Training to Fulfill DEA Application and Renewal Process

David Neff, DO; David Best, DO, Pamela Lynch, LMSW, CAADC

Meet the new 8-hour training requirement on demand!

The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) have teamed up to offer Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act training requirements on demand for the treatment and management of patients with opioid and other substance use disorders and to meet the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) one-time, eight-hour training requirement for all DEA registered practitioners.

Effective on June 27, 2023: All DEA-registered and new medical practitioners are required to attest to the completion of the training when renewing or completing an initial registration.

This course qualifies for 9.25 AOA Category 1-A Credits and 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. The DEA training is available for purchase in the online learning center atwww.cmelearningcenter.com, and individual modules are also offered.   

Registration Rates
MOA & MHA Members $149
Non-Members $199
Group discount offered for multiple providers from the same organization:

  • 5-25, $125 per Provider
  • 26-50, $100 per Provider
  • 51-100, $75 per Provider

Please contact MOA for rates for more than 100 providers.

CME Accreditation
The Michigan Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Michigan Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 9.25 AOA Category 1-A Credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. Upon course completion, MOA will submit credits to AOA.

MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and Michigan Osteopathic Association. Upon course completion, an EEDS link will be provided for MD credit submission.

Physicians have the option to register for full course, that fulfills the DEA requirements, or individual modules. Take advantage of MOA and MHA discount member and group rates by registering at: www.cmelearningcenter.com


 

 

 

 

 

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