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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2023 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, [email protected] MDHHS launches OpiRescue smartphone app to help Michigan residents prevent and reduce opioid overdoses LANSING, Mich. – 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:
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.
Medicaid - COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ending ResourcesDuring the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), many changes were made to the Medicaid program's eligibility, administration, and policies to ease rules for providers and prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from losing their healthcare coverage. It is anticipated that the US Department of Health and Human Services will soon announce the end of the current federal PHE. Michigan will restart Medicaid eligibility renewals and certain waived policies that were in place during the pandemic when the federal PHE ends. [CONTINUE TO MDHHS ANNOUNCEMENT, FAQ's AND RESOURCES] Enforcement of Electronic Prescribing standard to begin Jan.1, 2023The Michigan Osteopathic Association is sharing information regarding the requirements for Electronic Prescribing that will take affect January 1, 2023. We encourage comments and questions from MOA members regarding the requirements and implementation of software platforms to adhere to the new requirements. LINK: BPL FAQ page Questions or concerns can addressed by contacting the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing: MOA Electronic Prescribing pageBureau of Professional Licensing Announcement on Electronic PrescribingFROM: Bureau of Professional Licensing The Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is providing you with this notification regarding important implementation updates for Public Acts 134, 135, and 136 of 2020 which require electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) of prescriptions. As you may be aware, the law will soon require prescribers to electronically transmit controlled and non-controlled substance prescriptions. Pursuant to authority provided in MCL 333.17754a(10),BPL’s enforcement of the electronic prescribing standard will coincide with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) enforcement schedule for Part D prescription drug programs. As a result, BPL will initiate enforcement of Michigan’s new electronic prescribing standard on January 1, 2023. BPL has created a form that can be used by prescribers who may fall into one of the narrow categories in the law and wish to apply for a waiver of the electronic prescribing requirements of MCL 333.17754a. The form can be found on our website. If you would like to apply for a waiver, complete the form and email it to [email protected] or mail it to PO Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909. Please note that requests sent by postal mail will take longer to process than requests sent by email. As a reminder, we have a frequently asked questions document on our website that you may find useful: Electronic Prescribing FAQ Should you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or visit our website at: www.michigan.gov/bpl Bureau of Professional Licensing  2022 Autumn Scientific ConventionOctober 28-30, 2022 Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI Amway Grand Plaza Reservations Rate $168 if booked by October 14, 2022 REGISTER HEREAutumn on demand sessions will be available November 15, 2022 in the MOA Learning Center at www.cmelearningcenter.com August 11, 2022: The CDC has streamlined its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. CDC Newsroom | COVID-19 Guidance UpdateCOVID-19 Practice Certification Assessment It is recommended that participants read the PHYSICIAN PRACTICE COVID-19 PLAYBOOK and watch the video before taking this practice assessment. Practice Assessment LinkOnly 2 assessments can be taken on the same device over a 24 hour period. As long as participants are on their own computer or device, it will not be an issue The PHYSICIAN PRACTICE COVID-19 PLAYBOOK (link to PDF file)
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) continues to monitor the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While the immediate risk of exposure for the residents of Michigan remains relatively low, the MOA encourages all residents to follow recommendations to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The MOA conducts daily meetings to study updates to the situation in Michigan and stay informed on how other states are responding to the outbreak of COVID-19. In an effort to provide accurate information on the various issues surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak to MOA members, we have created a webpage to aggregate information: MOA COVID-19 Information & ResourcesCORONAVIRUS HOTLINES
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Search JobsPost JobsOpioid Prescribers' Legislative AlertOn December 27, 2017, the Lieutenant Governor signed into law several new requirements aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. The MOA is part of a coalition that is working with the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide input from healthcare professionals in regards to the laws, regulations and systems used by prescribers. For MOA members, a page has been created with an overview, a link to a summary (PDF) and a link to a survey designed to get feedback from the MOA membership. Opioid Alert page (MOA login page)Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) - User Support Manual
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