With many questions surrounding the status of Wisconsin’s abortion-related law following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in June 2022, the Wisconsin Medical Society (WisMed) is offering members a special webinar with legal experts to describe the current legal landscape. Attorneys from the Madison law firm Pines Bach will present “Providing Patient Care Post-Dobbs: A Look at Wisconsin Abortion Law” live at noon on Tuesday, September 20, including time for Q&A. The presentation will also be recorded and available on-demand for a limited time.

Register for this members-only event here. There is no cost for this WisMed member benefit. If you have questions about the current status of Wisconsin law you think should be covered in the program, please contact WisMed Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer Mark Grapentine, JD.

About the legal experts, Pines Bach attorneys Diane M. Welsh and Leslie A. Freehill:

Attorneys Diane Welsh and Leslie Freehill of Pines Bach LLP

Attorney Diane Welsh is a partner at Pines Bach LLP, where she advises clients on a variety of matters, including government and health law, and represents clients in all levels of litigation. Prior to joining Pines Bach, Diane served as Chief Legal Counsel for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and as assistant attorney general at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Attorney Leslie Freehill is an associate at Pines Bach, where she practices in the areas of civil litigation, administrative law and appeals. Prior to joining Pines Bach, she served as a staff attorney for the Dane County Circuit Court.

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Wolf who was selected by the American Osteopathic Foundation as a 2022 State Emerging Leader!  

The American Osteopathic Foundation’s State Emerging Leader was created to recognize outstanding new physicians in practice across the country who are poised to become the next generation of leaders in Osteopathic medicine. Every year, AOF recognizes one early-career physician in each state who is making a difference in health care and whose dedication has improved the lives of their patients.

WAOPS joined the AOA and multiple other associations by signing onto a letter to address prior authorization by advocating for the enactment of the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.

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WAOPS FALL CONFERENCE

November 4-5, 2022

Holiday Inn & Suites Madison West | Madison, WI

Join us November 4-5 at the Holiday Inn and Suites Madison West in Madison, WI for the WAOPS Fall Conference. The conference will feature the latest updates in osteopathic education, lectures, networking and more!

CME Credits: 16 Category 1-A credits (hours)

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