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Tamper-Resistant Prescriptions Required by April 1
April 1 marked the deadline that Medicaid non-electronic prescriptions must
be written on tamper-resistant prescription pads or they will not be filled
by pharmacists. More of your patients may be affected than you think, as many
Michigan residents carry dual insurance. Therefore, prescribers should be
prepared to provide any written prescription for any patient, regardless of
insurance, on tamper-resistant prescription pads. Click
here for the requirements and more information.
2008 MOA Annual Convention
The 109th MOA Annual Postgraduate Convention & Scientific Seminar –
Osteopathic Medicine: Prescription for Fitness – is set for May 14-17
at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. Click
here for details on all the events of the week and to register.
Apply for a 2008 Core Grant
Through August 1, 2008, the MOA is accepting applications for MOA Core Grants!
Three MOA members will receive $1,000 grants to support their health clinic,
fair or other program promoting preventive health care. Download eligibility
and application criteria today or apply
online.
Read about last year's Core Grant recipients.
BCBSM Payment Policy for Physician Assistants Changes
April 1
On April 1, 2008, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s (BCBSM) payment
policy for physician’s assistants (PAs) changed significantly. Get more
details here.
Intern-Resident-Young Physician Program at May Convention-2008
Featuring “Fit For Practice”
The MOA is hosting an educational program for interns, residents and young
physicians on Thursday, May 15, 2008, during its 109th Annual Postgraduate
Convention & Scientific Seminar. Generously sponsored by American Physicians,
the program is scheduled from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will include sessions
on Risk Management, Balancing Work & Family and Employment: Finding a
Good Fit. Prizes will be raffled. Register
now!
Five-Year Plan for Improving Rural Health Care in Michigan
On April 25, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and partners
including the MOA and MSUCOM, released recommendations and an action plan
to improve the health of rural Michigan. The State Rural Health Plan identifies
three priority areas for rural health improvement:
1. Recruitment and Retention of Health Care Providers;
2. Availability and Accessibility to Health Care Services;
and
3. Healthy Lifestyles.
For each of these priorities, a set of measurable goals and objectives, along
with action-oriented strategies, have been developed to guide rural health
improvement over the next five years. Read the full report titled “Michigan
Strategic Opportunities for Rural Health Improvement.”
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