March 22, 2024

Scope of Practice Legislation

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

The MOA would like to thank our President-Elect, Emily Hurst, DO, for testifying at the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee meeting regarding Senate Bill 279. Dr. Hurst represented the MOA and was joined by several medical associations in opposing SB279.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

• ADHD & Adderall Crisis

• Sleep Medicine

• Aging & Wellness

• Career Pivoting in the Journey of Medicine

• Lifestyle & Functional Medicine

• Posting as a Medical Professional-What's Safe?

• Michigan Licensure & Ethics Update

• Building your Own Brand: Workshop

• Diabetic Treatments

• Cardiology

• Pediatric Obesity

• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

• Introduction to Qigong

• Testosterone Appropriate Use in Men and Use in Transgender

• Menopause Treatments

MI LARA REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

• Implicit Bias Training (1 hour)

• Pain & Symptom Management (3 hours and qualifies toward MATE Act Training)

• Medical Ethics (1 hour)

Click, domoa.org/spring, register early & save!

Women of Excellence

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Women of Excellence Award

The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine.

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.

Nominations are open until April 15, 2024

Link: www.domoa.org/women-of-www.domoa.org/women-of-excellence

Visit the President-Elect page

MOA is now accepting submissions for Spring

Scientific Research Exhibit Competition

The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts an annual Spring Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) during the state's largest osteopathic conference in May. The competition provides osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession.

The SRE event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.

MOA is now accepting submissions for the MOA Annual Spring Scientific Research Competition!

Saturday, May 18, 2024

7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Somerset Inn 2601 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084

Information and link for SRE submissions

Council on Government Affairs

Track Legislation impacting Osteopathic Profession

The Michigan Osteopathic Association maintains a Council on Government Affairs (CGA) to monitor and report on the issues and legislation that impact our members and their patients.

Click HERE for a table with legislative bills that the CGA has determined could impact osteopathic physicians, health care providers and patients.

Quick Links

I Vaccinate

Measles Map Shows Nine States Where Outbreak Reported

Cases of measles have been recorded in at least nine U.S. states since the start of the year, as local health officials attempt to prevent the spread of the disease.

There have been confirmed cases in parts of California, Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio and Washington, and officials are investigating whether others who had close contact with those infected may have contracted it as well.

Career Opportunities at McLaren Health Care

With thousands of employees in hundreds of locations, the opportunities to grow your career at McLaren Health Care are many. Whether you're a patient caregiver or part of our support staff, every team member will find a diverse and empowering environment with the resources and benefits to help you do what's best for our patients and the communities we serve.

Click here for opportunities for Provider and Advanced Practice Professionals.

MSUCOM Students: Get to Know Your MOA

The Michigan Osteopathic Association wishes to express our gratitude to the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) students and faculty for participating in the 2024 “Get to Know Your MOA” event. Students and faculty from the three MSUCOM campuses (East Lansing, Macomb University Center, and Detroit Medical Center) joined in on a an overview of how the MOA works for the osteopathic profession and community health.

“I really appreciated every one of the panelists yesterday vouching for the osteopathic profession and reminding us that we have a great group in Michigan who is dedicated to both protecting our rights as physicians and advocating for us.”

- Yasir Mehmood (Class of 2027)

“As always the physicians were great and we enjoyed connecting with them! This has definitely been one of my favorite events of pre-clerkship.”

- Kyra Goeller (Class of 2026)

“I felt it was a great success and hopefully will help the students understand what else happens in the medical field and what roles they can play to improve their chosen profession. “

- M. Shane Patterson D.O.

(DMC Campus)

All MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at www.cmelearningcenter.com

MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 hours of on demand CME courses, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)^TMto help you meet state licensing requirements.

Newly posted CME session

Topic: Identifying and Managing Elder Abuse

Speaker: Jonathan Beaulac, DO, FACOI

(Link)

Great Lakes Burn Camp

Have you heard of Great Lakes Burn Camp? It is a camp that is hosted twice a year for children who have experienced a burn injury. Burns come from a variety of sources: Campfires, Chemicals, Scalding Injury, Thermal Sources, House Fires and multiple other ways. Burns often have both physical and psychological injuries. Great Lakes Burn Camp offers an opportunity for these children to interact with their peers and heal physically as well as emotionally.

The camp is for those 6-17years old and includes all the fun activities you can imagine camp can offer. The camp is NO COST to the campers thanks to generous volunteers and donors. Transportation to camp is arranged and covered.

Please check out https://glbcforkids.org/ for more information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura Walker at glbccamperrecruiter@gmail.com or call 810 614 5206

March 2024

Below you will find the weekly registration for next week’s Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being webinars and meditation which focus on a variety of topics to support people on their well-being journey. This innovative program features two, live interactive webinars and a guided meditation each week that are open to the public.

Virtual Well-Being weekly registration for the week of March 25, 2024

Employer webinar

Make a New Start with Morning Affirmations

Mar. 26, 2024

12 p.m. ET

Bring some paper and a pen and join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in developing your morning affirmations to rewire your brain for the day. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Weekly meditation

Ten-Minute Meditation: Relaxing Breaths

Mar. 27, 2024

12 p.m. ET

Let your breath be a source of grounding as you inhale for a count of four and exhale slowly for a count of six allowing you to let go of tension and experience calm during your day.

Member webinar

Make a New Start with Morning Affirmations

Mar. 28, 2024

12 p.m. ET

Bring some paper and a pen and join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in developing your morning affirmations to rewire your brain for the day. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.