POMA News & Updates

IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION 
CONTACT YOUR PA STATE HOUSE MEMBER

Oppose CRNP independent licensure, House Bill 100, Senate Bill 25
We ask you to reach out to your legislator when they are in their respective district over the course of the next few weeks. Elected officials are more available and receptive to contact from their constituents in the districts. Express your opposition (in person is best or by telephone, AND in writing) on this issue relative to CRNP Legislation (HB 100, SB 25). POMA has emailed and sent a hard copy of our opposition letter to all House members in advance of your contact. Your one-on-one interaction is our most effective tool to influence this issue.
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DHS: MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE REVISIONS; 2018 HEALTHCARE COMMON PROCEDURE CODING SYSTEM UPDATES; PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Human Services announced changes to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule, effective for dates of services on and after July 2, 2018. DHS indicated the department is adding and end-dating procedure codes as a result of implementing the 2018 updates made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). The Department stated other codes currently on the MA would also be added and end-dated. 
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HB100 & SB25

POMA members discuss HB100 & SB25 and why a team approach to healthcare is important. 

Opioids

POMA member Bradley Miller, DO discusses his experience with addiction in rural communities.

 POMA - YOUR HOME FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) proudly represents its professional osteopathic family since 1903. Our family includes more than 8,400 osteopathic physicians, residents & interns and 2,590 osteopathic students. Through the promotion of public health and encouraging scientific research we aim to continue to advance the science and art of osteopathic medicine. As the osteopathic medical field continues to grow, we remain your home for everything osteopathic medicine.

Benefits of Membership

POMA membership card

Whether you are a veteran DO, a resident or a student of osteopathic medicine, POMA works to supply you with the information and connections you need. We are your legislative voice across the state, your advocate for the osteopathic profession, your source for state licensure information and CME credits - we are here to assist and provide everything you need throughout your career as an osteopathic physician in Pennsylvania. Join today and start receiving all the benefits of a POMA Membership!

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Get Involved! 

Map of POMA districts

Looking to become more involved with POMA? We encourage all of our members to contact their District Leaders to find out more about how they can make a difference on their local level. To better provide representation, POMA is divided into 13 districts who regularly meet to discuss issues and news going on within the osteopathic field and within their communities, as well as to offer networking and social opportunities. Click below to find your district and information about their next meeting.