The Journal of the Oklahoma OsteopathicAssociation
OKLAHOMA D.O. May/June 2013 March 2015
Volume 79, No. 9
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OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
STAFF
Michael K. Cooper, DO, FACOFP, President (Northeastern District) C. Michael Ogle, DO, President-Elect (Northwest District) Gabriel M. Pitman, DO, Vice President (South Central District) Bret S. Langerman, DO, Past President (South Central District)
Kenneth E. Calabrese, DO, FACOI (Tulsa District) Dale Derby, DO (Tulsa District) Melissa A. Gastorf, DO, FACOFP (Southeastern District) Timothy J. Moser, DO, FACOFP (South Central District) Richard W. Schafer, DO, FACOFP (Tulsa District) Christopher A. Shearer, DO, FACOI (Northwest District) Kayse M. Shrum, DO, FACOP (Tulsa District) Ronald S. Stevens, DO (Eastern District)
Lynette C. McLain, Executive Director Matt Harney, MBA, Director of Advocacy and Legislation Marie Kadavy, Director of Communications and Membership Jessica Hansen, Special Projects Coordinator Lisa Creson, Administrative Assistant
The Oklahoma D.O. is published monthly from the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Central Office: 4848 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3335.
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115th ANNUAL CONVENTION
Join us April 30-May 3 for the 115th Annual Convention “Celebrating Our Shangri-La in Norman: Embracing the Past and Building a Future” at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center.
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FORMER OOA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BE HONORED AT OSU'S 'A STATELY AFFAIR IN TULSA'
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The legacy of Bob E. Jones continues to impact students at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and DOs in Oklahoma 15 years after his passing. For his work as executive director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association from 19691999 and support for Oklahoma osteopathic students and physicians, Jones is being honored as a 2015 Icon for OSU in Tulsa.
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RURAL HEALTH ADVOCACY FOR 2015
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) held its annual Rural Health Policy Institute during the first week of February this year. As always, the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) participated in the event.
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TABLE of CONTENTS Lynette C. McLain Editor
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Marie Kadavy Associate Editor
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WHAT DOs NEED TO KNOW
To help you prepare for the transition to ICD-10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers acknowledgement testing for current direct submitters (providers and clearinghouses) to test with the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MAC Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) contractor anytime up to the Oct. 1, 2015, implementation date. Mark your calendar for June 1-5, 2015.
DEPARTMENTS
President’s Message
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Student Scoop
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OOA Members in the News
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OOA Bureau News
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March Birthdays
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Classifieds
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Calendar of Events
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michael k. cooper, DO, FACOFP President 2014 – 2015 oklahoma osteopathic association
The Oklahoma legislative session has begun, and the associa-
of our stance on a scope of practice bill. The individuals who
tion has been busy working to ensure the practice of osteo-
launched the attack could see only how the legislation affected
pathic medicine as well as the safety of our patients. Every
them while failing to point out possible breaches in patient
year the Bureau on Legislation, with the help of our lobbyists,
safety. Bills seeking to expand the scope of practice of non-
reviews hundreds of bills that, if passed, could substantially
physician providers are not new and will be introduced at ev-
alter the practice of medicine.
ery new session of the legislature. We should support those which promote patient safety and improve patient care while
Many of these bills start out as someone’s good idea. Many
opposing those which do not.
times the intention of these bills seems to be narrow in scope. Authors of these measures are often unaware of the big picture
Your involvement in this process is vital. Get involved. If
and the associated unintended consequences. As an associa-
you’re unable to make the time to get to know and educate
tion it is our duty to help our lawmakers understand what a
your legislators on medical issues, please consider making a
piece of legislation will and won’t do if passed into law.
donation to OOPAC so that the OOA can continue with our mission of advocacy. You owe it to yourself, your colleagues
As osteopathic physicians, we have a duty to take care of our
and most of all, your patients.
patients. This does not always mean in the exam room or operating theater. Because of our diverse backgrounds and extensive training, we are among the best qualified and capable of
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understanding both the intent and consequences of proposed legislation dealing with health care issues. It is also important that we maintain the high road when discussing our reasons to support or oppose legislation. The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association was recently attacked in social media and portrayed as “money grabbing” because
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Anesthesiology
MORNING SESSIO
Thursday, April 30 9 am
10 am
Registration: 7 am - 5 pm CME Lectures: 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm Exhibit Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm
11 am
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Visit with exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall and learn about the latest products and services to improve your practice. Guest Tickets: Adults $30 & Kids $20 Time: 12 pm – 2 pm | Attire: Business Casual
12 pm
OOA Annual Business Meeting
Honor new OOA Life Members and remember those who have passed. Hear the presentation of the audit and reports from bureaus & committees, as well as OEFOM, OOPAC, OSU-COM and OSBOE. Elect officers of the OOA. Time: 2 pm – 3 pm | Attire: Business Casual
ACOFP Update
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Featuring Special Guest American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians President Kevin de Regnier, DO, FACOFP dist. Time: 3 pm – 4 pm | Attire: Business Casual
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
LUNCH PROG
Emergency ON: Medicine
GRAM:
Internal Neurology/ OMT Surgery Treating the Whole Patient with Trauma Osteopathically Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP, Psychiatry dist (certified family practice, Blacksburg, VA); Amanda D. Martin, DO (orthopedic surgery, Birmingham, AL); and Medicine Natasha Martin-Bray, DO (certified internal medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Opening Session
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
OOA Annual Business Meeting
AOA Update & MOL/OCC
Robert S. Juhasz, DO (certified internal medicine, Warrensville Heights, OH)
ACOFP Update
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Anesthesiology
114th Annual
8 am
ks ule tracFriday, sched May 1
MORNING SESSIO
9 am
10 am
Registration: 7 am - 5 pm CME Lectures: 8 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm Exhibit Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
11 am
12 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Visit with exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall and learn about the latest products and services to improve your practice. Guest Tickets: Adults $30 & Kids $20 Time: 1 pm – 3 pm | Attire: Business Casual
1 pm
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3 pm
5 pm
Past Presidents Reception Time: 6 pm - 7 pm | Attire: Business Casual
Family Fun Night
Guest Tickets: Adults $60 & Kids $25 Time: 7 pm - 11 pm | Attire: Your Best Toga or Casual More details on page 16!
6 pm
7 pm
LUNCH PROG
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology/ Psychiatry
OMT
Surgery
Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP, dist (certified family practice, Blacksburg, VA); Amanda D. Martin, DO (orthopedic surgery, Birmingham, AL); and Natasha Martin-Bray, DO (certified internal medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL) Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP, dist (certified family practice, Blacksburg, VA); Amanda D. Martin, DO (orthopedic surgery, Birmingham, AL); and Natasha Martin-Bray, DO (certified internal medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Proper Prescribing
Proper Prescrib ing Lecture Sign-in require d for credit!
"Introduction to the Prescription Monitoring Program" Alina Istrate, MA (PMP Educator, OBNDDC, Oklahoma City, OK)
DO (certified internal medicine, Warrensville Heights, OH) Lunch in Robert theS. Juhasz, Exhibit Hall
AOA Update & MOL/OCC
Robert S. Juhasz, DO (certified internal medicine, Warrensville Heights, OH)
MedPro Risk Management Course
Risk Managem ent Course Sign-in require d for credit!
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Past Presidents Reception
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Treating the Whole Patient with Trauma Osteopathically ROGME Poster Symposium Presentations
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Family Fun Night
Anesthesiology
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8 am
ackesdule trSaturday, May 2 sch
9 am
10 am
Registration: 7 am - 5 pm CME Lectures: 8 am - 2 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
11 am
Alumni & Awards Luncheon
Featuring Special Guest American Osteopathic Association President-Elect John W. Becher, DO Recognize the 2015 OEFOM Scholarship winners and Awards of Appreciation recipients. Honor the Rookie Physicians of the Year and A.T. Still Award of Excellence recipient. Guest Tickets: Adults $30 & Kids $20 Time: 12 pm – 2 pm | Attire: Business Casual
Alumni Meetings
Whether an OSU-COM alumnus or graduate of another College of Osteopathic Medicine, this is an opportunity to reconnect with alumni from your respective school. Time: 2 pm – 3 pm | Attire: Business Casual
12 pm
2 pm
3 pm
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4 pm
5 pm
The Tahitian Terrace Cocktail Reception Time: 6 pm - 7 pm | Attire: Black Tie
6 pm
The Golden Eagle Banquet
Featuring the Inaugural Address of C. Michael Ogle, DO Honor the 2015 Doctor of the Year and Outstanding and Distinguished Service Award recipient. Guest Tickets: $100 on or before April 23 & $125 after April 23 Time: 7 pm | Attire: Black Tie More details on page 17!
7 pm
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology/ Psychiatry
OMT
Surgery
Alumni & Awards Luncheon
AlumniRobertMeetings S. Juhasz, DO (certified internal medicine, Warrensville Heights, OH)
AOA Update & MOL/OCC
Robert S. Juhasz, DO (certified internal medicine, Warrensville Heights, OH)
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The Golden Eagle Banquet
Anesthesiology
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8 am
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MORNING SESSIO
9 am
10 am
Registration: 7 am - 11 am CME Lectures: 8 am - 12 pm
Continuing Medical Education
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The CME program, chaired by Gabriel M. Pitman, DO, will feature six simultaneous specialty tracks: anesthesiology & pain management, emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurology & psychiatry, OMT and surgery. The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association as a Category 1 CME Sponsor.
Requesting approval for 28 AOA Category 1-A credits, including Proper Prescribing Application for CME credit will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
11 am
SeekingSitters
Complimentary child care is available with handson activities for kids of all ages. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated!
Register online or on the convention registration form on page 18.
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology/ Psychiatry
OMT
Surgery
Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP, dist (certified family practice, Blacksburg, VA); Amanda D. Martin, DO (orthopedic surgery, Birmingham, AL); and Natasha Martin-Bray, DO (certified internal medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL) Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP, dist (certified family practice, Blacksburg, VA); Amanda D. Martin, DO (orthopedic surgery, Birmingham, AL); and Natasha Martin-Bray, DO (certified internal medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
ON:
Treating the Whole Patient with Trauma Osteopathically
Hotel Reservations
Registration
Robert S. Juhasz, DO (certified internal medicine, Warrensville Heights, OH)
For hotel accommodations at Embassy Suites Norman Hotel and Conference Center, please call 1-866-5771273. Reserve your room by April 15, 2015. To avoid cancellation charges, reservations should be cancelled by 3:00 pm. Standard Suite $149.00 a night Check in: 3 pm Check out: 12 pm
• To register by fax, complete the registration form on page 18 and fax to 405-528-6102.
Register on or before April 23, 2015, to save!
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Don’t forget to mention you are with the OOA!
• To register by phone, call 405-528-4848 or toll free 1-800-522-8379.
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Room amenities include two 32” televisions, two phone lines with voicemail and data ports, wireless Internet access, and hospitality center with microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
• Register online at www.okosteo.org.
family fun night Friday, May 1, 2015 7 pm - 11 pm
Join us in your finest TOGA for dinner and fun! Carnival Games DJ & Dancing Face painting Talent Show
To sign up for the all-ages talent show, call 405-528-4848 or email marie@okosteo.org.
Dunk Tank
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benefiting the Oklahoma Osteopathic Political Action Committee
Blackjack & Texas Hold ‘Em
benefiting the Student Advocate Association for OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Silent Auction
benefiting the Oklahoma Educational Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine Student Activity Fund
Guest Tickets: Adults $60 & Kids $25 | Attire: Your Best Toga or Casual Guest tickets available at the door or when registering for the 115th Annual Convention. Oklahoma D.O. | March 2015
The Golden Eagle Banquet Saturday, May 2, 2015 7 o’clock in the evening
with Master of Ceremonies Jeffrey R. Jones, DO
HONORING
the 2015 Doctor of the Year & Outstanding and Distinguished Service Award Recipient
the Inaugural Address of C. Michael Ogle, DO
with Comedian Diana Jordan as seen on HBO, Showtime & Comedy Central Oklahoma D.O. | March 2015
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FOLLOWED BY LAUGHS
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FEATURING
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association’s 115th Annual Convention April 30-May 3, 2015 Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel and Conference Center 2501 Conference Drive, Norman, OK 73069 Full name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Name / first name for name badge: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Office address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________ OTHER NAME BADGES NEEDED FOR:
check the box, if you plan to register this child in SeekingSitters
Spouse: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Guest(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Children/Teens :
(age)
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(age)
NOTE: All convention registrants, teens, children, and guests MUST wear an OOA name badge to enter the exhibit hall. We suggest listing all of your guests above to save you time during the registration process.
On/Before April 23, 2015
DO Member Registration (or other AOA divisional society member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560 (Includes Friday’s Proper Prescribing Lecture and Risk Management Program) Retired DO Member Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $320 DO Nonmember Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,110 Spouse/Guest/Exhibitor Events Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220 MD and Non-Physician Clinicians Registration* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560 Osteopathic Medical Student: OMS-I OMS-II OMS-III OMS-IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0 Intern Resident Fellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
After April 23, 2015
$585
$345 $1,135 $245 $585 $0 $0
Registration is complimentary for osteopathic students and physicians in postgraduate training. They are welcome to attend all programs and convention functions at no charge. Please make event ticket requests at the OOA Registration desk. Badge required.
DO Member Registration for Friday Proper Prescribing and Risk Management Only** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220 DO Nonmember Registration for Friday Proper Prescribing and Risk Management Only** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $770 MD and Non-Physician Clinician Registration for Friday Proper Prescribing and Risk Management Only** . . . . $220
$245 $795 $245
Non-registered OOA Members may purchase Banquet tickets. I would like to purchase ________ Banquet ticket(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 each
$125 each
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $______________
$______________
Registration includes name badges(s), registration gift and all meals and social events unless otherwise noted. *Registration includes name badge, certificate, and registration gift. **Registration includes Proper Prescribing Program, Risk Management Course and Friday exhibit hall lunch only.
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Charge my VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER:
Card #: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date:______________ Name (as it appears on card): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________________ State: ___________________________ Zip: _______________________
My check in the amount of $______________ is enclosed and made payable to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association.
Mail this form and payment to: Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, 4848 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3335 or FAX: 405-528-6102 NOTE: Due to the number of specialty tracks, a printed syllabus will not be offered. A digital syllabus will be sent to registrants in advance for those wishing to print their own. All DO attendees must be members in good standing with their respective state association in order to attend at the announced fees. Otherwise, a DO may attend the convention by paying membership dues at the appropriate rate with completed application. Students, interns, residents and fellows are not required to pay a registration fee and are welcome to attend all convention functions at no charge. Requests for refunds must be received before April 23, 2015, and a $45 service fee will be charged. NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 23, 2015. Oklahoma D.O. | March 2015
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Former OOA executive director to be honored at OSU's 'A Stately Affair in Tulsa' provided by Sean Kennedy, Communications Manager, OSU-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences
The legacy of Bob E. Jones continues to impact students at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and DOs in Oklahoma 15 years after his passing. For his work as executive director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association from 1969-1999 and support for Oklahoma osteopathic students and physicians, Jones is being honored as a 2015 Icon for OSU in Tulsa.
“Bob Jones was a visionary who saw the value in mentoring stu-
As a land grant university, OSU has a service mission to educate,
dents to become great physicians and outstanding community
share knowledge and help others,” OSU-Tulsa President Howard
leaders,” said Kayse M. Shrum, DO, president of OSU Center for
Barnett said. “These four individuals embody that spirit of service
Health Sciences. “We are pleased to be able to honor his legacy
and have made the world better through volunteerism, mentor-
and commitment to student and physician development by nam-
ship and philanthropy.”
ing Bob as one of the Icons for OSU in Tulsa.” In addition to Jones, the 2015 Icons for OSU in Tulsa include Jones was known as a stabilizing influence, counselor and friend
Bryan Close, president of CloseBend, Inc., Peggy Helmerich,
to all osteopathic physicians. He played a major role in the estab-
philanthropist, and Bishop Edward J. Slattery of the Catholic
lishment of the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and
Dioceses of Tulsa.
Surgery, the nation’s first freestanding, state-supported college of osteopathic medicine and was a driving force that led to the col-
“The Icons also have made significant contributions to OSU and
lege becoming part of OSU in 1988.
our students,” Shrum said. “Their accomplishments have made it possible for our students to pursue their educational goals and
During his tenure at the OOA, the number of osteopathic physi-
have created a brighter, healthier future for our state.”
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cians in Oklahoma increased from 300 to 1,200, with more than half serving in rural communities. He provided counseling to
Bryan Close has long been a champion of OSU and the univer-
students and helped found the Oklahoma Educational Founda-
sity’s efforts in Tulsa. He moved to his mother’s hometown of
tion for Osteopathic Medicine, which provides scholarships to
Tulsa as a child and graduated from Edison High School before
students of osteopathic medicine. Jones was also the author of
earning a bachelor’s degree from OSU. After several years in the
The Difference a D.O. Makes, a detailed guide to the osteopathic
restaurant industry, he joined his father’s welding fitting com-
profession that is provided to osteopathic medical students across
pany, CloseBend, Inc., eventually running the family business.
the country.
A well-known community volunteer, Close serves on many local and university advisory boards.
Jones is one of four Icons who have helped improve the lives of citizens throughout Oklahoma and across the nation being hon-
Peggy Helmerich has devoted countless hours to improving
ored by OSU Center for Health Sciences and OSU-Tulsa.
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vices through the Catholic Charities’ 14 programs each year, with assistance from more than 1,650 volunteers from the Tulsa area. The 2015 Icons for OSU in Tulsa will be honored at “A Stately Affair in Tulsa” on Monday, May 18 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Proceeds from the black-tie event will fund
Jones
“Bob Jones was a visionary who saw the value in mentoring students to become great physicians and outstanding community leaders.”
ors. After a brief movie career, she relocated with her husband,
scholarships for students who plan to attend the OSU Center for
Walter H. Helmerich, III, to Tulsa. While raising five sons, she
Health Sciences or OSU-Tulsa.
developed a passion for charity work. She has served on many local advisory boards. The Peggy V. Helmerich Library in south
OSU alumni Jack Allen, chairman of HUB International CFR,
Tulsa was named in her honor, and the OSU-Tulsa Helmerich
and Dave Kollmann, division president for Flintco, are serving as
Research Center was named after Peggy and Walt.
co-chairs for A Stately Affair. For sponsorship information, visit www.astatelyaffair.com or contact the OSU Foundation in Tulsa
A champion of the underserved, Bishop Edward James Slattery
at 918-594-8500.
has helped thousands of Oklahomans receive food, shelter and health care as the result of his leadership of Catholic Charities of Tulsa. Since being ordained as third bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa in 1994, the Chicago native has encouraged the addition of services for those in need. More than 50,000 people receive ser-
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Slattery
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Rural Health Advocacy for 2015
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provided by Duane G. Koehler, DO, FACOFP, & Jeff Hackler, JD, MBA,OSU Center for Rural Health
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) held its annual Rural Health Policy Institute during the first week of February this year. As always, the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) participated in the event. Joining OSU-CHS President Kayse M. Shrum, DO, were faculty and staff from the OSU Center for Rural Health, officers from the Student Osteopathic Rural Medicine organization—including Charles Bingham, treasurer; Halie Muckelrath, president; and Caitlin Schaede, vice president—and OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate Ashton Clayborn Cox, DO, a first-year resident at Choctaw Nation Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Program. The event is a great opportunity to learn about rural health policy issues and meet with members of Congress to discuss their impact on rural Oklahoma.
The Need for Rural Health Advocacy It is an important time to meet with members of Congress about rural health issues. In the last six years, approximately half of
Congress has turned over. Further, rural representation continues to decrease in each new Congress. As a result, many members of Congress need education on rural health policy. Today’s environment is a particularly challenging period for rural hospitals. Since 2010 there have been 47 rural hospital closures in the United States, which is more than in the previous 10 years combined. NRHA estimates that another 283 rural hospitals nationwide are at risk for closure.1 The reason for hospital closures is multifaceted. The Affordable Care Act has presented new challenges, including the loss of disproportionate share hospital (DSH) funding for uncompensated care, readmission penalties, reimbursement tied to electronic health record technology adoption, and Oklahoma’s decision not to expand the Medicaid program. To make matters worse, automatic budget cuts, commonly referred to as sequestration, have placed additional financial stress on rural hospitals over the past several years; sequestration has resulted in 2% annual reductions in reimbursement
and will continue through 2024 unless Congress acts. These financial strains have reduced the national average of operating margin for rural hospitals to 0.7%. Data from the Flex Monitoring Team indicates that more than half of Oklahoma Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) operate at a loss.2 As a result, there is a very slim margin of error before Oklahoma starts seeing rural hospital closures. Despite their financial struggles, rural hospitals provide high-quality, low-cost care. The Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center has found that hospitals in rural areas have significantly higher ratings on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey measures than hospitals in urban areas.3 In the emergency department, rural hospitals see patients on average 56 minutes faster than their urban counterparts. In terms of cost, rural hospitals charge 63% less than their urban counterparts, which could result in $6.8 billion in savings if all hospitals had comparable spending per beneficiary.4 Rural hospitals are an outstanding value for the care they provide.
2015 Rural Health Policy Institute Requests, http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/index.cfm?objectid=F6EAEA5B-BDE3-DB0C-58170F00BA17FAB1, 2015. Measuring Financial Performance in CAHs, http://www.flexmonitoring.org/publications/annual-financial-indicator-reports/, 2014. 3 Patient Assessments and Quality of Care in Rural Hospitals, http://rhrc.umn.edu/wp-content/files_mf/patient_assessments.pdf, 2010. 4 Rural Relevance Under Healthcare Reform Study, https://www.ivantagehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Rural-Relevance-Info-Graphic_WEB-FINAL.pdf, 2014. 1 2
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Rural Health Advocacy Issues
This year, the NRHA is focusing its advocacy efforts on three issues: 1. Co-Sponsor the CARE Act; 2. Support Stable Funding for Rural America; and 3. Join the Senate Rural Health Caucus and House Rural Health Care Coalition.
Co-Sponsor the CARE Act
The Community Access and Rural Health Equity Act (the CARE Act) would end reductions in reimbursement for rural hospitals scheduled under sequestration. The CARE Act would also extend Medicaid primary care payments, eliminate the DSH payment reductions and permanently extend the rural ambulance payment. These are critical payments to rural health care providers.
Support Stable Funding for Rural America
Several programs that provide dramatically enhanced access to care for rural America are at risk of losing funding. Congress needs to act to provide sustained funding for the Teaching Health Center (THC) Graduate Medical Education (GME) program and Rural Training Track professional training
programs, the National Health Service Corps, and the Community Health Center Fund. The Osteopathic Post-Doctoral Training Institution affiliated with OSU-CHS, the Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma (OMECO), is part of a consortium of five THC GME programs in Oklahoma and one THC GME program in Joplin, Missouri. Without Congressional reauthorization of the THC GME program, Oklahoma and the surrounding region will permanently lose 72 primary care residency slots. Additionally, there are a number of programs that provide support services to rural communities such as State Offices of Rural Health and Area Health Education Centers that rely on annual appropriations. Oklahoma’s State Office of Rural Health is located at OSU-CHS, and it provides a critical link between the medical school and rural hospitals by assisting hospitals with improving their quality of care and financial performance. Without federal funding, it will not survive. It is also imperative that Congress reauthorize recently expired Medicaid primary care parity payments to ensure primary care providers are compensated fairly. The NRHA is requesting Congress to increase the capitated payment rate to Rural Health Clinics to adjust for the rising cost of providing care.
A higher reimbursement rate for these safety net providers would ensure that they remain focused on serving rural patients.
Join the Senate Rural Health Caucus & House Rural Health Care Coalition Finally, the NRHA has called on legislators to join the Senate Rural Health Caucus or House Rural Health Care Coalition. The Caucus and the Coalition are a cadre of rural health champions who advocate for legislation to improve the health of rural America. These coalitions must be as strong as possible to ensure that rural health care providers retain reimbursement parity with their urban peers and the disparity in health outcomes for rural and urban populations does not further deteriorate.
Your Voice is Needed
The future of rural health in America is at a crossroads. Decisions made by this Congress could change the way health care is delivered in rural Oklahoma for years to come. At a time when Oklahoma trails most states in various measures of health and wellbeing, Oklahoma cannot afford reimbursement cuts to rural providers and hospitals or the loss of GME positions. We encourage you to contact your legislator to advocate for a healthy rural Oklahoma.
A key highlight of NRHA’s Policy Institute are visits with members of Congress.
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Pictured from left to right are Ashton Clayborn Cox, DO, Kayse M. Shrum, DO; U.S. Rep. Tom Cole; Charles Bingham, OMS II; Duane G.Koehler, DO; Caitlin Schaede, OMS II; and Halie Muckelrath, OMS II. Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Tom Cole via Twitter @TomColeOK04.
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STUDENT
SCOOP
provided by: Brittany Cross, OMS II, Student Government Association President
Though it is not far into the spring semester of the school
Another exciting thing happening on campus are the efforts
year, things are in full swing here at OSU-COM. Something
being made to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation
many of our students are excited about is our newly remod-
to benefit child cancer research. The OSU-COM Student
eled fitness center on campus. The new wellness center was
Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) has set a goal of
redone and had its grand opening on Feb. 6. The renovations
raising $20,000 this year by April 18. SOMA’s St. Baldrick’s
included new rubberized floors, fresh paint and a surround
Committee, led by OMS II Elizabeth DeWitt, has been plan-
stereo system. Older equipment was replaced with updated
ning fundraiser events for students, faculty and staff, and the
cardio equipment, strength training equipment, and other ac-
public. One fundraiser that was a huge success was an event
cessories such as resistance bands, medicine balls, and yoga
held on Feb. 11 where more than $4,000 was raised. Local
mats. Free fitness classes for students are also available three
business owner Justin Thompson partnered with OSU-COM
days a week.
to donate 50% of his sales for the entire day at all three of his restaurants: Prhyme Downtown Steakhouse, Juniper Restau-
To encourage physical activity as well as a little friendly com-
rant and Martini Lounge, and Tavolo Italian Bistro.
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petition, a fitness challenge has been started between the first and second year medical students. Points are awarded for
Similar events have been held at other local businesses such
things like running and biking mileage, weight and strength
as Blue Rose, Chick-fil-A, and Jason’s Deli. Some of the other
training reps, and attending fitness classes. The gym manager
fundraisers include t-shirt sales and the annual OSU-COM
and employees are responsible for verifying and keeping track
Osteopathic Scrub Run, and volunteers are going to shave
of the score between the two classes. The fitness challenge will
their heads if they raise their personal goal amount. Hope-
last from February to the beginning of May. Not to brag on
fully, in just a few short months OSU-COM will have reached
my classmates too much, but it so happens that the Class of
our $20,000 goal. For more information or to donate, please
2017 was the champion of the fitness competition last year
visit our page for St. Baldrick’s: www.stbaldricks.org/events/
against the Class of 2016. We shall see if the first years can
osucom2015. Your support is appreciated!
keep up with us! May the better, most fit class win! Oklahoma D.O. | March 2015
OOA
Members in the News
OOA members named to leadership roles at OSU-CHS Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences President
ences in 2002 as medical director of academic services. He served
Kayse M. Shrum, DO, an-
as staff physician in the U.S. Army at the Reynolds Army Com-
nounced changes to her
munity Hospital in Fort Sill, Okla., before entering private prac-
executive leadership team.
tice in Lawton.
William J. Pettit, DO, will be promoted to OSU Cen-
A graduate of OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dyer
ter for Health Sciences pro-
joined the faculty as a part time adjunct instructor in 1994, the
vost and senior associate
Pettit
Dyer
same year she was honored as Rookie Physician of the Year by the
dean of academic affairs for the OSU College of Osteopathic
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association. She accepted a full time fac-
Medicine. Robin R. Dyer, DO, will serve as associate dean for
ulty position with OSU-COM in 2006 and became head of the
academic affairs. Johnny Stephens, PharmD, will be promoted to
osteopathic manipulative medicine department in 2009. Prior to
Chief Operating Officer, and Kent Smith, PhD, will be associate
joining the faculty full time, Dyer maintained a private practice
dean for the Office for the Advancement of American Indians in
in Tulsa, specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine and
Medicine and Science.
family practice.
Pettit, a graduate of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and
MRHC residents score high on exams
interim senior associate dean and associate dean of rural health.
Center through the Oklahoma State University residency pro-
He oversaw the OSU Center for Rural Health and was a leader
gram scored higher on the October resident in-service exam than
in developing OSU-COM’s rural medical track. He has worked
their counterparts nationwide, achieving a composite mean score
closely with hospital and clinic leaders across the state to develop
of 546.4. The national standard mean score on the American Col-
medical residency programs in rural communities.
lege of Osteopathic Family Physicians test was 500.0.
“Dr. Pettit’s leadership in developing our rural medical track and
The residents completing their family medicine residencies
involvement with our curriculum have been invaluable in the de-
through the Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of
velopment of our academic health system,” said Shrum, who had
Oklahoma and OSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine include:
previously served as provost in addition to her duties as presi-
John Clay Bowen, DO, Laura A. Jennings, DO, Victoria R.
dent and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. “He
Keeton, DO, Jennifer Kim, DO, William J. Kinderknecht, DO,
understands our mission and will continue to be an asset to the
Stephanie A. Patyk, DO, and Andrew Ryals, DO. Jason A. McE-
university as we train the next generation of physicians for Okla-
lyea, DO, serves as director of the family residency program, and
homa.”
Misty Q. Branam, DO, serves as the hospital’s director of medical education. The residents practice at MRHC Southeast Family
A licensed family medicine physician and professor of family
Practice under the direct supervision of Carol D. Gambrill, DO,
medicine, Pettit joined the faculty at OSU Center for Health Sci-
and do rotations throughout the hospital.
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Osteopathic residents working at McAlester Regional Health
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Health Sciences in Des, Moines, Iowa, has previously served as
OOA
Bureau News 2015 Nominating Committee
Members from the OOA Nominating Committe and their respective Districts met Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the OOA Central Office to make nominations to fill vacancies on the OOA Board of Trustees, Delegates and Alternate Delegates of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates. Members in attendance were: Dennis J. Carter, DO (Eastern); Michael K. Cooper, DO (Northeastern); Monica M. Woodall, DO (Southeastern); David M. Keuchel, DO (North Central); Jonathan K. Bushman, DO (Northwest); Ryan W. Schafer, DO (Southern); Timothy J. Moser, DO (South Central); L. Janelle Whitt, DO (Tulsa); Duane G. Koehler, DO (2009-2010 OOA President); Scott S. Cyrus, DO (2010-2011 OOA President); LeRoy E. Young, DO (2011-2012 OOA President); Layne E. Subera, DO (2012-2013 OOA President); and Bret S. Langerman, DO (2013-2014 OOA President). Recommendations for consideration by the Membership of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association: 2015 Vacancies To Be Filled: President-Elect (Becomes President): Gabriel M. Pitman, DO Vice President (One-Year Term): Kayse M. Shrum, DO Trustee (One-Year Term ending 2016): Richard W. Schafer, DO Trustee (One-Year Term ending 2016): Clayton H. Royder, DO Trustee (Three-Year Term ending 2018): Christopher A. Shearer, DO Trustee (Three-Year Term ending 2018): Melissa A. Gastorf, DO
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2015 Delegates to the AOA House of Delegates: 1. C. Michael Ogle, DO 2. Gabriel M. Pitman, DO 3. David F. Hitzeman, DO 4. Layne E. Subera, DO 5. Bret S. Langerman, DO 6. Stanley E. Grogg, DO 7. Michael K. Cooper, DO 8. Dennis J. Carter, DO
2015 Alternates to the AOA House of Delegates: 1. Ray E. Stowers, DO 2. Scott S. Cyrus, DO 3. Thomas J. Carlile, DO 4. Trudy J. Milner, DO 5. William J. Pettit, DO 6. Christopher A. Shearer, DO 7. Justin S. Sparkes, DO 8. Tammie L. Koehler, DO
9. LeRoy E. Young, DO 10. Duane G. Koehler, DO 11. Kayse M. Shrum, DO 12. Kenneth E. Calabrese, DO 13. Melissa A. Gastorf, DO 14. Timothy J. Moser, DO 15. Joseph R. Schlecht, DO 16. Ronald S. Stevens, DO 17. Student Delegate 9. H. Zane DeLaughter, DO 10. John F. Rice, DO 11. Richard W. Schafer, DO 12. Clayton H. Royder, DO 13. Gordon P. Laird, DO 14. Dale Derby, DO 15. Jonathan K. Bushman, DO 16. Jason L. Hill, DO 17. Alternate Student Delegate
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2015 proposed bylaws amendments The proposed Bylaws amendments will be voted on during the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association’s annual business meeting at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center. According to the OOA Bylaws, Article IX. Amendments, the Bylaws may be amended by this Association at any annual session by a two-thirds vote of the accredited voting members in attendance at such session. During the December 4, 2014, meeting, the OOA Board of Trustees approved the following revisions to the OOA Bylaws and Constitution: Constitution Article IV. Membership The membership of this Association shall consist of Doctors of Osteopathy or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and of such others as have met the requirements as prescribed by the Bylaws of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association and shall include Regular, Life, Honorary Life, Associate, Student, Resident, Fellow, Institutional, and such others as stated in the Bylaws. Bylaws Article I, Section 4. Associate Member By specific action of the Board of Trustees, associate membership may be granted to teaching, research, administrative, or executive employees of accredited osteopathic colleges or of osteopathic hospitals approved by the American Osteopathic Association, members’ full-time employees, and to administrative employees of this Association or of affiliated organizations or of district societies, excepting Doctors of Osteopathy or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and students in osteopathic colleges. Such association member shall be required to pay dues in an amount determined by the Board of Trustees, but shall not be required to pay assessments. Associate members shall not be eligible to vote or to hold any elective office of this Association; however, they may serve as ex-officio members of committees. They may attend the annual business meeting upon the invitation of the Board of Trustees. Article I, Section 5. Student, Resident and Fellow Membership Student membership status may be granted to any undergraduate student in an accredited college of osteopathic medicine upon endorsement of the application by the Board of Trustees, or to any osteopathic physician serving in a postdoctoral training program accredited by the American Osteopathic Association or the American College of Medical Specialties American College of Graduate Medical Education.
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Article VI. Duties of Officers, Section 4. Past President The Past President shall be the Chairman of the Department of Business Affairs and shall be liaison to the Advocates to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association. Reference should be made to the Administrative Guide for further details.
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Article IV Elections, Section 1. Qualifications Membership in the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Association and his or her district society shall be a requisite for qualification for any officer or for any member of any department, division, bureau, or committee of the Association, however selected, if the candidate is a Doctor of Osteopathic or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.
OOA
Bureau News
Bureau on Membership The OOA Board of Trustees welcomes the following new member to the OOA family! Anita Luetkemeyer Associate Member Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation Enid
Contributing
n OEFOM Memorials n
In Memory of
Glenda and Thomas J. Carlile, DO Peggy Biehler Lynette and Don McLain Peggy Biehler Lynette and Don McLain O. Joe Looper, DO Mary and B. Frank Shaw, DO O. Joe Looper, DO Glenda and Thomas J. Carlile, DO Alice Snyder Lynette and Don McLain Alice Snyder South Central District Auxiliary Timothy A. Soult, DO
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WHAT DOs NEED TO KNOW Participate in ICD-10 Acknowledgement Testing Week: June 1-5
To help you prepare for the transition to ICD-10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers acknowledgement testing for current direct submitters (providers and clearinghouses) to test with the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MAC Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) contractor anytime up to the Oct. 1, 2015, implementation date. Mark your calendar for June 1-5, 2015. CMS previously conducted two successful acknowledgement testing weeks in March 2014 and November 2014. These acknowledgement testing weeks give submitters access to real-time help desk support and allow CMS to analyze testing data. Registration
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is not required for these virtual events. How to participate Information is available on your MAC website or through your clearinghouse (if you use a clearinghouse to submit claims to Medicare). Any provider who submits claims electronically can participate in acknowledgement testing. What you can expect during testing: • Test claims will receive the 277CA or 999 acknowledgement as appropriate, to confirm that the claim was accepted or rejected in the system. • Test claims will be subject to all current front-end edits, including edits for valid National Provider Identifiers (NPIs), Provider Transaction Access Numbers (PTANs), and codes, including Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and place of service. Oklahoma D.O. | March 2015
• Testing will not confirm claim payment or produce a Remittance Advice (RA). • MACs and CEDI will be staffed to handle increased call volume during this week. Testing tips: • Make sure test files have the “T” in the ISA15 field to indicate the file is a test file. • Send ICD-10 coded test claims that closely resemble the claims that you currently submit. • Use valid submitter ID, NPI, and PTAN combinations. • Use current dates of service on test claims. • Do not use future dates of service or your claim will be rejected.
Learn more about Part B drugs and payment adjustments Do negative payment adjustments for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), and Value-Based Payment Modifier (VM) affect reimbursement for drugs? The negative payment adjustments for EHR, PQRS, and VM only apply to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) claims for Part B covered professional services. Covered professional services means services furnished by an eligible professional for which payment is made under, or is based on, the MPFS, as provided in section 1848(k)(3) of the Act. The Part B drugs themselves are not services, and therefore are not paid under the MPFS. Only the services associated with the Part B drugs, such as injections, that may be necessary to administer the drugs are considered covered professional services that are paid under, or are based on, the MPFS. For example, HCPCS code J2778 (Lucentis) would not be subjected to payment adjustments, but CPT code 67028 (intravitreal injection) would be subjected to payment adjustments.Therefore, claims for Part B drugs themselves are not affected by the payment adjustments for EHR, PQRS, or VM. To read the related FAQ, please visit: https://questions.cms.gov/faq.php?id=5005&faqId=11894.
Latest Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan unveiled Gov. Mary Fallin and Secretary of Health and Human Services Terry Cline presented Healthy Oklahoma 2020: Oklahoma Health the Legislature in 2008 and implemented in 2010, and has four focuses—reducing tobacco use, reducing obesity, improving the health of children and improving behavioral health. To view the plan, visit www.OHIP2020.com.
Oklahoma’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) now sharing information with neighboring states
New Mexico. We look forward to future developments as we continue our efforts to further expand and strengthen the PMP. Oklahoma D.O. | March 2015
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Oklahoma’s PMP is proud to announce that it is now sharing information with its neighboring states of Kansas, Arkansas, and
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Improvement Plan (OHIP) March 10. The latest version updates the existing health improvement plan, created at the direction of
1st
Tobi N. Fried, DO Dennis R. Staggs, DO
2nd
Daniel L. Nicoll, DO Phillip A. Nokes, DO G. Lea Rollings, DO Larry L. Ruffin Jr., DO Tonya T. Suffridge, DO
3rd
Shawn M. Ellis, DO
4th
Tiffany D. Dupree, DO Gary T. Dykstra, DO J. Cheree Fisher, DO Kendal L. Hervert, DO
5th
Fred C. LeMaster, DO James E. Meissen, DO James R. Pletcher, DO M. Denise Speed, DO
6th
Donald L. Cooper Jr., DO Stacey D. Knapp, DO Connie L. Proskovec, DO
7th
Karl F. Langkamp, DO Stanley K. Rogers, DO
8th
Stephen M. Treadwell, DO
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M. Scott Glover, DO Laura L. Kilkenny, DO Morgan J. Mackey, DO Robert T. McBratney, DO Trudy J. Milner, DO J. Todd Robinett, DO Sherry L. Roles, DO Michael W. Wilson, DO
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11th
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Bryan J. Menges, DO Lori C. Miller, DO F. Steven Sanders, DO Michael R. Stafford, DO Damon L. Brooks, DO Sara M. Coffey, DO Dwayne L. Janzen, DO Bharat B. Mittal, DO Russell D. Moneypenny, DO Trisza L. Ray, DO
12th
Robert L. Boyles, DO Tracy Burton, DO David Hopkins, DO Brian K. Lepley, DO Lura S. Miller, DO Jonathan B. Stone, DO Christos E. Vassiliou, DO
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Gary Wayne Cole, DO John S. Vogel, DO
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Scott H. Gibson, DO Richard J. Langerman Jr., DO Trisha L. Parks, DO Tracy L. Thompson, DO Kalvin L. White, DO Terence M. Williams, DO
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Tinuola Agbabiaka, DO Gary D. Fine, DO Charles F. Finnell, DO Gretchen H. Jones, DO Jamie A. Akin, DO Matthew J. Comstock, DO Michael G. Gietzen, DO Douglas C. Nolan, DO
Bob R. Abernathy, DO Larry A. Bell, DO C. Chris Glendenning, DO Wendy F. Heller, DO John Ross Miller III, DO Matthew R. Warren, DO Nance D. Weddle, DO Brooke M. White, DO C. Thomas Woolard, DO
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Joseph C. Buendia, DO Shauna M. Kern, DO Stefanie Lynn Meredith, DO Peter J. Mostert, DO Walter L. Wilson, DO
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Blake D. Christensen, DO Jamie L. Gore, DO Darci R. Hazelwood, DO
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Heather D. Cribbs, DO Shawna R. Duncan, DO Samantha Harris, DO Arash Karnama, DO C. Neal McCollum, DO Gordon M. Robson, DO James R. Sumner, DO Nathan Tillotson, DO Zane E. Uhland, DO
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Terry R. Gerard, DO Ronald W. Holley Jr., DO Ronald Kantola, DO Joe Tre’ Landrum, DO Elizabeth A. McCutcheon, DO Fred D. Parman, DO Earl L. Uhland, DO
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Lori Arney, DO Carrie A. Gilstrap, DO Kerby W. Lamb, DO T. H. Molskness, DO L. Brent Scott, DO Timothy W. Teel, DO Dorian Randall Turner, DO
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Sarah R. Elneser, DO Charles C. Henson, DO Mary K. Moore, DO Audra C. Scearce, DO
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Jonathan K. Bushman, DO Michell A. Cohn, DO Janet C. Matthews, DO Patrice E. Mooney, DO
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Philip J. Meyer, DO
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Thomas H. Conklin Jr., DO Jeffrey L. Halford, DO Bryan K. Ledbetter, DO Aaron P. Wilbanks, DO
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S. Addison Beeson, DO Mark W. Cotton, DO R. Michael Eimen, DO Paul D. Maitino, DO Oksana I. Martsinkevich, DO
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Lewis J. Bamberl Jr., DO Gregory S. Brooks, DO Angela N. Farrar, DO Kimberly J. Fletcher, DO John L. Halpin, DO
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Albert K. Harvey, DO Sha-Rhonda M. Morton, DO Lana G. Nelson, DO
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