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MOA Webinar Series
Reproductive Health Rights in Michigan
Zoom Webinar
12-1:00pm, October 27, 2022
What is the status of Reproductive Health Rights in Michigan? Information on health outcomes and disparities, and how providers can understand the legal boundaries currently in Michigan. Join speakers from the MOA, MDHHS and an attorney from Foley, LLP, in a webinar discussing the latest information on Reproductive Health Rights, and the role of providers, in Michigan.
SPEAKERS
Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH, FIDSA, Chief Medical Executive, State of Michigan.
Dr. Bagdasarian is the chief medical executive for the State of Michigan.
Laila Shehadeh, DO, is an MOA Board of Trustee, and an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist in Warren, MI. She is Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Jennifer Z. Belveal is a partner at the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, where she leads the Detroit office’s Government Enforcement, Defense, and Investigation practice group. Over the last year, she has advised many health care clients regarding legal risks relating to abortion services.
Register Reproductive Health Rights webinar
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Enforcement of Electronic Prescribing
standard to begin Jan.1, 2023
FROM: Bureau of Professional Licensing
DATE: October 3, 2022
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 bpldata@michigan.gov 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 bplhelp@michigan.gov or visit our website at: www.michigan.gov/bpl
Bureau of Professional Licensing
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Public Health Emergency (PHE) Unwinding
MDHHS has issued many COVID-19 response Medicaid policy bulletins and L letters which changed existing policy and processes under the guidance of the federal PHE. Many COVID-19 response policy bulletins and L letters are intended to be time-limited, and MDHHS will notify providers of their termination.
In preparation for the end of the federal PHE, we encourage providers to take the following steps:
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Review the Medicaid policy bulletin and L letter webpages to see which policies or L letters may impact your provider type.
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Verify beneficiary eligibility prior to services. Providers can visit the Eligibility and Enrollment webpage for step-by-step instructions.
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Remind beneficiaries to verify or update their contact information, or report any changes, online through MI Bridges. They can also call their local MDHHS office for help. Local office information can be found on MDHHS County Office webpage.
- Remind beneficiaries to open mail from MDHHS, and complete and return renewal documents.
Providers may e-mail ProviderSupport@michigan.gov with questions.
What will happen to the policies that will change or end as part of the PHE?
Policies that will change or end a COVID-19 Response policy will be fully promulgated, which includes a 35-day public comment period and issuance of a final bulletin at least 30 days before the effective date of the policy change. Beneficiaries will be provided with timely and adequate notice of the ending or reduction of any COVID-19 Response service or process.
How can our office stay up to date to ensure we aren’t missing policy changes?
Sign up for Email Updates to get the most up-to-date Medicaid policy information.
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MHA Keystone Center Presents Annual
Health Equity Summit
Registration is now open for the Michigan Health Equity Summit that will take place in-person at Lansing Community College West Campus, and virtually, from 9 am to 3:30 pm ET on Nov. 3.
This summit aims to provide an update of state healthcare disparity data, explore how Michigan hospitals can continue to expand upon their work in eliminating disparities and highlight the work select hospitals are doing to advance health equity for all Michiganders.
The program – provided in partnership by the MHA Keystone Center, the Michigan Public Health Institute, Michigan State University’s Institute for Health Policy and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund – is designed for patient safety officers, quality improvement personnel, directors of patient experience or compliance, executive and clinical leaders and health equity staff members.
Included in the agenda is keynote speaker Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins, a renowned advocate against racism and its impact on public health, who will lead the summit discussion in his keynote address.
The annual event offers the option of in-person and Virtual registration.
Links:
Information and registration
Agenda
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Economic Impact of Healthcare
Communities across Michigan are home to local hospitals that are often the largest employers in the area. As good corporate and neighborhood citizens, hospitals invest in their communities from both inside and outside of their facilities. In addition to helping restore and support good health, healthcare-related practices and organizations provided nearly 572,000 direct jobs in Michigan in 2020; 224,000 of those jobs were in hospitals.
This report illustrates the significant role healthcare plays in the well-being of the state’s economy. Compiled by the Partnership for Michigan’s Health, which consists of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, the Michigan Osteopathic Association, and the Michigan State Medical Society, the report uses data from fiscal years 2019 and 2020, the most recent data available.
The report’s dashboard provides statewide data and breaks it down by region, county and congressional district. This interactive tool allows information to be viewed and printed for one county, region or congressional district.
The report uses data from the American Hospital Association and the data modeling program of IMPLAN, which employs data from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau.
This data from these highly respected sources demonstrate that healthcare is Michigan’s largest creator of direct, private-sector jobs that provide employment opportunities for residents statewide.
LINK: https://www.domoa.org/economic-impact-report
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Meet Your Lobbyist at MSUCOM
Thanks to all of those who participated in the 2022, Meet Your Lobbyist Day. Over 70 students joined the event from the three campuses of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM). The annual meeting featured the longtime MOA Lobbyist Kevin McKinney. Medical students are introduced to the importance of advocacy and McKinney provides updates on the various issues the MOA is involved in, and what might be coming soon.
“It was once again a great pleasure to talk with the students of MSUCOM. Each year, I am heartened at the interest they have in the legislative and political arena and the genuine enthusiasm our future osteopathic physicians have in advocating for their patients and the profession,” said McKinney.
| MOA Lobbyist Kevin McKinney with MOA Student Liaisons at the East Lansing campus | |
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Rachel Young, DO, Selected as AOF Emerging Osteopathic Physician
Congratulations to Rachel Young, DO, on being selected as a State Emerging Osteopathic Physician by the American Osteopathic Foundation. “Dr. Young is so deserving of this recognition! We have been fortunate to have her involvement in the MOA, especially her efforts in co-founding the Women of Excellence committee. Bravo!” -MOA CEO Kris Nicholoff
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Membership Renewal
The 2023 membership renewal notices have been sent through email and via U.S. Postal Service. A reminder—90% of your yearly dues can be deducted on your tax returns.
Renew Membership here
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While we may have missed the AiM at Melanoma/KDB Melanoma walk at Kensington Metropark, you can still donate to Team ADAMSTRONG.
This annual event is part of MOA Board of Trustee Dr. Adam Hunt’s way of paying back and being a grateful survivor of melanoma.
Check out ADAMSTRONG's team fundraising page for AIM at Melanoma:
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/team/447666
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Alyse Ley, DO, associate professor and associate chair of education and research in the Department of Psychiatry – a shared department between the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Human Medicine – was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the new School Safety and Mental Health Commission.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
Mackinac Straits Health System
Oncologist
Due to an upcoming retirement, Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking an Oncologist to join our medical staff. The Oncology/ Infusion Clinic, located inside Mackinac Straits Hospital (St. Ignace), currently joins our other areas of care which include Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and several specialists. All of our providers work four days a week in an outpatient practice. There are currently no on-call responsibilities for this position.
Family Practice Physician
Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our medical staff. The St. Ignace Medical Clinic, located inside Mackinac Straits Hospital currently consists of Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and several specialists. All of our providers work four days a week in an outpatient practice. There are currently no on-call responsibilities for this position.
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The MOA offers an online Learning Center to deliver CME in an on demand format. In addition to our Spring and Autumn sessions, there are other options available. There are over 150 hours of CME sessions in the Learning Center, 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
For questions, contact Melissa Budd: mbudd@domoa.org
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September 2, 2022, saw the passing of Byron P. Georgeson, DO.
Dr. Georeson was a MOA Life Professional member who joined the MOA in 1958.
Click here for a local obituary
June 14, 2022, saw the passing of Charles J. Zickus, III, DO.
Dr. Zickus was a retired member who joined the MOA in 1997.
Click here for a local obituary
July 6, 2022, saw the passing of John H. Morrison, DO.
Dr. Morrison was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1973.
Click here for a local obituary and the opportunity to share a memory
May 22, 2022, saw the passing of Anthony Malcoun, DO.
A Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1969
Click here for a local obituary and the opportunity to share a memory
May 19, 2022, saw the passing of William A. Wagner, DO.
Click here for a local obituary
View the In Memoriam from the American Osteopathic Association
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