Doctors That DO In Memoriam MWU Open House 95th Annual Convention

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1 Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association September 29, 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Doctors That DO In Memoriam MWU Open House 95th Annual Convention Save OMT Update Dr. Scott Named to AOA Committee ICD-10 Grace Period Ends Update YourProfile AOMA Fall Seminar Do Go! End of Life Task Force Vaccine News Dinner with Doctors General Election DO Day at the Legislature AOMA Calendar Doctors That DO Brand Awareness Campaign Comes to Arizona Osteopathic medicine will be prominently featured across Arizona during October and November 2016, making appearances on billboards, transit stations, and other strategic locations both in print and online media as part of the second phase of the American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) national brand awareness campaign Doctors That DO. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of osteopathic medicine and the unique, whole-person healthcare DOs provide. The Phoenix metropolitan area was selected by AOA as one of three communities to tell the DO story. AOMA made it a priority to invest in this campaign and bring the message to Arizona. In addition to the outdoor, print, and online advertising, AOMA has published a special edition of the AOMA Digest spotlighting the campaign; developed a tool kit with resources, graphics, and messages for DOs to participate in spreading the news about Doctors That DO; and is generating excitement about the campaign with DO Go!, a scavenger hunt-like game to "catch" the billboards that go live October 3rd. Check out the special edition of the AOMA Digest featuring the Doctors That DO campaign, the tool kit, and DO Go! on the AOMA website. Join us in celebrating Doctors That DO! Learn more at Read the press release. Save OMT Update More than 5,000 D.O.s and OMSs responded to the call to contact CMS and Save OMT. Thanks to these advocacy efforts, the National Government Services (NGS) will put new policies in to place to appropriately pay for OMT for Medicare beneficiaries. Your voice does matter! AOMA 36th Annual Fall Seminar - Save $75 with Early Registration

2 The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association 36th Annual Fall Seminar will be held November 12 & 13, 2016 at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The theme of this year's event is Get Connected. The AOMA designates this program for a maximum of 13.0 hours of AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician s participation in this activity. View the full agenda here. Early registration deadline is October 12th! Register today at Dinner with Doctors Join AOMA for an evening of drinks, food, and fun - providing an opportunity for medical students and residents to socialize, network with practicing physicians, and learn how to get involved with AOMA. All osteopathic medical students, residents, and AOMA physician members are welcome to attend. Friday, October 28, :00 pm Maricopa County Medical Society 326 East Coronado Road Phoenix, Arizona Space is limited so please register at In Memoriam Chintan Shah, OMS III, age 24, tragically lost his life while swimming at Lake Pleasant with a group of friends. Chintan was a third year osteopathic medical student at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.We are deeply saddened by the loss of Student Doctor Shah and pray for the healing and comfort of Chintan's family and friends who had the great fortune to be part of his life. AOMA President Shannon Scott, D.O., FACOFP Named to AOA Committee American Osteopathic Association (AOA) President Boyd Buser, D.O. announced the appointment of Shannon Scott, DO, FACOFP and AOMA President, to a one-year term on the Committee on AOA Governance and Organizational Structure. Congratulations, Dr. Scott! Get in the Game! DO Go! Beginning next week look for the Doctors That DO billboards in the Phoenix metropolitan area and you could win prizes! Pokemon GO TM has been all the rage this year. To get you in the spirit of the campaign, we ve created a version of this popular scavenger hunt game - DO Go! The national brand awareness promotion will be featured on 35 poster and digital boards around the Valley of the Sun. When you see one, snap a photo and message it to the AOMA Facebook page facebook.com/az-osteo, tweet it with #azdogo, or it to us at communications@az-osteo.org. With each photo captured you

3 3 of 5 9/28/ :04 PM... will be entered into a drawing for Entries must be received by December 15, 2016 to be entered into the prizes. drawing. For a map of billboard locations and details visit the AOMA website at General Election is November 8th - Register by October 10 Tuesday, November 8th is the general election and polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Locate your polling place and make sure to bring the proper identification so you can cast a ballot. This election will have profound impact on the future of Arizona and the stakes have never been higher. Many of the statewide and district races are too close to call so every vote counts. If you have not registered to vote you may still make your voice heard this fall by registering by October 10th for the general election on November 8th. Register to Vote Find your Congressional and Legislative District Midwestern University - Glendale Open House and Campus Tours Midwestern University's Glendale campus will host a free public open house in the campus Auditorium on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Current Midwestern students will conduct informative campus tours which will allow you to experience the University s facilities, clinics, and accommodations from a student s perspective. To register, please call 888/ , send an to admissaz@midwestern.edu, or register online at Midwestern University is located at North 59th Avenue in Glendale, just south of the Loop 101. Task Force on End of Life Care to Convene in October The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) and the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) are jointly sponsoring a physician task force to examine end of life care in Arizona. The mission of this task force is to review care at the end of life in Arizona, to identify strengths and unmet needs, and to make recommendations that provide practical solutions to improve care for this segment of the population. Twenty five physicians representing a broad array of specialties from urban and rural areas and a variety of practice settings, including academic, have volunteered to serve. They will meet monthly and share clinical experiences, review recent literature, consider changing views toward end of life care, and examine recent legislation in California and elsewhere. They may conduct surveys of physicians and the public and will make recommendations to the leadership of AOMA and ArMA regarding policy. We are seeking a nephrologist and an oncologist to join the task force; however, any interested physician who wishes to participate and learn more, please contact Task Force Chair Ron Fischler, M.D. ronfischler@cox.net.

4 2017 D.O. Day at the Legislature Reserve your spot to attend D.O. Day at the Legislature on Tuesday, February 21, The D.O. Day at the Legislature provides a great opportunity to get an up close view of the legislative process and to meet your legislators. The day begins with an orientation followed by presentations from key legislators on healthcare issues. AOMA will help you set up individual meetings with your legislators and you will have the opportunity to attend House or Senate hearings throughout the day. Go to One-year Grace Period for ICD-10 Ends October 1, 2016 Beginning next month, Medicare contractors are slated to begin denying claims billed under Part B if incorrect ICD-10 codes are used. To avoid unnecessary denials, be sure coding is at the highest level of specificity and do not use an unspecified diagnostic code when a code exists for the clinical documentation provided. A complete list of the 2016 ICD-10-CM valid codes and codes titles is posted on the CMS website. The codes are listed in tabular order to reflect the ICD-10-CM code book. Also available is the 2017 ICD-10-CM updated diagnosis code set for services provided on or after October 1, AOMA 95th Annual Convention Plan to attend the AOMA 95th Annual Convention - the largest annual osteopathic medical conference in Arizona - April 19 to 23, 2017 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas.The theme of the 2017 Convention is Empowering Ourselves Empowering Our Patients. The five-day CME event is expected to offer 35.o hours of AOA Category 1-A credit. Details coming soon! Help prospective patients find you! AOMA Members - Update Your Profile! One of the benefits of AOMA membership is the Find a Membership Doesn't Cost, It Pays! Membership in AOMA is an affordable vehicle to keep abreast of national and local issues, protect your professional practice, enhance your specialized skills, further your career, and be a part of the future of osteopathic medicine in Arizona. Arizona Vaccine News Arizona Department

5 5 of 5. Physician public directory search. Make sure your practice information is up to date by logging in to your member profile on the AOMA website. When you do, prospective patients and potential referring physicians will be able to find you. Need help updating your profile? Call the AOMA office at (602) Your membership will ensure that a healthy AOMA is looking after the best interests of the osteopathic profession and will always be there when you need it. of Health Services VFC Flu Information Immunications Newsletter AOMA Calendar of Events - Dinner with Doctors - Friday, October 28, 2016 AOMA Board of Trustees Meeting - Friday, November 11, 2016 AOMA 36th Annual Fall Seminar - November 12 & 13, 2016 AOMA House of Delegates Meeting - Saturday, November 12, 2016 AOMA DO Day at the Legislature - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 AOMA 95th Annual Convention - April 19-23, 2017 Show support for your state association! AOMA polo shirts now available in the AOMA store. Visit to order today! The AOMA D.O. Dashboard is published monthly. Direct your questions and comments to AOMA at communications@az-osteo.org 2016 AOMA Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association 5150 N. 16th Street, Suite A-122 Phoenix, Arizona (602) communications@az-osteo.org