LANSING, Mich. — A new statewide poll commissioned by the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) shows that Michigan voters overwhelmingly support physician continuing medical education requirements and strongly oppose legislation that would cut them in half.
The survey, conducted by EPIC-MRA June 15–20, 2026, polled 600 likely November 2026 voters using live interviewers, with a margin of error of ±4.0 points. The results come just one week after MOA and state and national partner organizations sent a formal joint letter to the Michigan Legislature urging rejection of House Bill 5313, which would reduce the number of CME hours Michigan physicians are required to complete by 50%.
When asked how important it is that physicians are required to complete regular continuing medical education, 99% of respondents said it was important, with 87% saying it is very important. Eighty-three percent of respondents said they oppose the proposed 50% reduction in physician CME requirements, including 70% who said they strongly oppose it. Further, 68% of respondents said they would trust their physician less if they learned that their physician had supported legislation to reduce their own required continuing education.
“These poll results reflect what physicians already know: patients expect us to stay current, and they should,” said Dr. Adam Hunt, DO, MHS, FACEP, president of the MOA Board of Trustees. “Continuing education is not a bureaucratic formality, but rather the foundation of the physician-patient relationship. HB 5313 undermines that relationship, and Michigan voters are telling legislators loud and clear that they don’t want it.”
MOA commissioned the poll in response to ongoing legislative consideration of HB 5313. The survey reinforces the coalition’s position that reducing CME requirements would compromise patient safety, allow physicians to fall behind on evolving treatments and standards of care, and erode public confidence in the medical profession.
MOA continues to call on all members of the Michigan Legislature to vote no on HB 5313.
EPIC-MRA conducted the statewide poll June 15–20, 2026, among 600 likely November 2026 voters. The survey was conducted by live interviewers and included 80% cell phones. The margin of error is ±4.0 percentage points.
