2021-09-22 OMA Agenda - Board of Trustees

role would occur at a later time. Dr. Alexander asked about recommendation #7 for a medical writing team and cost to OMA. Dr. Bays explained the it would be important to bring on a medical writing team to take on the work load of covert the OMA Obesity Algorithm content into journal manuscripts, as the Algorithm members do not have the time resources to accomplish this. He also emphasized how publishing the both OMA algorithms in an Association journal will increase the OMA’s influence and credibility. Motion: To approve the JOMA project for OMA

Motion by: Dr. Lydia Alexander Second: Dr. Marissa Censani Vote: Motion Carries with one abstention by Dr. Harold Bays

Consent Agenda/Class II Documents: Items included minutes from December 15, 2020 meeting, February 22, 2021 meeting, and AMA/Specialty RVS Update Committee (RUC) Appointments. Motion: To approve the Class II documents/items presented in the consent agenda. Motion by: Dr. Michelle Freshwater Second: Dr. Angela Fitch Vote: Motion Carries

New/Other Business Dr. Bays thanked staff and everyone involved in achieving the record membership numbers.

Call to Adjourn:

Motion: To adjourn meeting at 5:29 PM Motion by: Dr. Harold Bays Second: Dr. Lydia Alexander