Osteopathic Physician Advocacy: Why it Matters

This program will expire and must be completed by 11/15/26.

In this session, learners will gain an understanding of the importance of osteopathic physician advocacy and how to become involved.

Learning Objectives:
·    Realize the importance of osteopathic physician advocacy 
·    Engage with stakeholders on issues of importance to the osteopathic profession
·    Identify an entry point for advocacy

Accreditation Statement:
The Montana Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credit and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

Planning Disclosure:
The Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) planned and implemented this program in partnership with Billings Clinic. The Montana Osteopathic Medical Association Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MOMA Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.