May 19-22, 2022The 123rd Annual Spring Scientific Convention will be in Southfield Michigan. Registration is open. MOA members be sure to login to receive your MOA Member Discount. Session Highlights
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • COVID-19 Update • Cardiology
Physician & Patient Protection Series • Lifestyle & Functional Medicine
Infectious Disease • Oral Health • Scientific Research Presentations
Michigan & Florida Re-Licensure Requirements • Business of Medicine
(see 2022 SPRING AGENDA below for session details)
SPRING Attendee Update CME Credits: 33 AOA Category 1-A Credits or 33 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM are offered Packet Pick-Up Hotel Information COVID-19 Update The MOA will encourage, but not mandate, mask wearing for attendees, speakers, exhibitors and staff. The hotel staff will be wearing masks as requested by the MOA. The MOA will take precautions in serving food and beverages, and will optimize social distancing. The MOA is maintaining a list of all attendees and will communicate via email if any persons report positive COVID-19 tests. Traffic reminder LARA Requirements The following MI LARA requirements will be offered during the MOA Spring 2022 in-person and on demand CME programs:
Refund Policy For questions, call 517/347-1555. Our phone lines are being redirected to staff cell phones. 2022 House of DelegatesThe 2022 House of Delegates was convened on Saturday, April 30. With over 80 participants and presenters, the HOD was once again held virtually. Presentations and a robust discussion of Resolutions were just part of the program. Our thanks go out to all of the delegates for their time and input on a wide variety of issues facing osteopathic physicians. Link: House of Delegates pageQuestions and/or comments regarding the 2022 Board ReportsLegislative UpdateKevin McKinney, a well-known as the lobbyist for the MOA for over 25 years, provided a Legislative Update via the Zoom webinar. The link below connects to a form that allows MOA members to ask questions or express concerns regarding his presentation to the 2022 HOD. Please include your questions in the comment box and Kevin will respond as soon as possible. Ask your MOA Lobbyist2022 MOPAC ChallengeThe Michigan Osteopathic Political Action Committee (MOPAC) fights to elect and re-elect pro-physician candidates through direct contributions, voter education and targeted political activism. MOPAC is constantly working to increase our effectiveness in elections and strengthen the clout of the physician community, but we can’t do this without your support. Participate in this year’s MOPAC Challenge!
The MOA encourages all MOA HOD participants to contribute to the PAC with a goal of 100% participation. Visit https://www.domoa.org/mopac to donate today!
UPDATE on Electronic Prescribing RequirementThe Bureau of Professional Licensing’s (BPL) enforcement of the electronic prescribing standard will coincide with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) enforcement schedule for Part D prescription drug programs. " BPL will initiate enforcement of Michigan’s new electronic prescribing standard on the same date that CMS begins its electronic prescribing enforcement schedule. At this time, the CMS requirement will be enforced starting January 1, 2023," Electronic Prescribing FAQCOVID-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)
Video recording of the Developing a Plan to Re-Open Your Practice webinar (link to YouTube video)
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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