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Summer 2016
Published by The Indiana Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Inc.
The Indiana Graduate Medical Education (GME) Board has continued to meet regularly. A request for proposals was sent out from the state of Indiana requesting bids from companies that would be able to assess the current GME status in Indiana, identify the medically underserved areas of the Mark S. Cantieri, D.O. state, assess the physician IOA President distribution within the state and barriers to education, review federal regulations for GME, determine costs and funding associated with GME, and help determine where potential growth for GME exists. The GME Board hired the national consulting firm Tripp Umbach of Pittsburgh, PA. They have met twice with the GME Board since being hired. Their final report is scheduled to be delivered September 16th. It will include a presentation of benefits, impacts, and their recommendations for expansion. Indianapolis had the honor and benefit of being the first city to host the Doctors that DO campaign outside of the original marketing area. Billboards, bus shelter ads and health club videos throughout the Indianapolis area shared the campaign message. Initial campaign results indicate that 20 million impressions were delivered in two months. Website traffic from Indianapolis increased 50% in one month and “Find Your DO” searches went up 20%. To see the campaign please take a moment and go to http://doctorsthatdo.org. Please also go to http://www.osteopathic.org/Pages/default.aspx for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and https://www.inosteo.org/default.aspx for the Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) and log in to make sure your contact information is current. Potential patients are looking for what we as health care givers provide. The AOA continues the transition to the single accreditation system with (continued on page 18)
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
In accordance with Article XVI, Amendments, of the Indiana Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Inc., By-Laws, written notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of Members on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Hotel at Keystone Crossing. Proposed revisions to the By-Laws will be considered at this meeting and may be viewed or downloaded on the IOA’s website at www.inosteo.org by clicking on Proposed Revisions to the By-Laws under the IOA tab. IN THIS THIS ISSUE IN ISSUE New Members…………………………………………….3 Members Concerns………………………………………3 WMD Update……………………………………………..4 Annual Winter Update…………………………………...5 Tips From Our Consultant………………………………8 AOA President Installed………………………………..17 AIOA News……………………………………………...18 Dean’s Update…………………………………………..20 Motyka Dannin Foundation……………………………21 Coming Events………………………………………….23 Practice Opportunities………………………………….24