TRIAD
The Award-winning Journal of the Michigan Osteopathic Association
Winter 2011, Volume 22, Number 4
SPECIAL ISSUE
MOA Business Partners Inside you will find many organizations your MOA has endorsed as a business partner.
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Each of them offer a product or service which will help you succeed.
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You’re encouraged to explore your needs and their solutions.
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TRIAD, the official journal of the Michigan Osteopathic Association, serves Michigan’s osteopathic community, including its osteopathic physicians, hospitals, medical school and patients. The Michigan Osteopathic Association will not accept responsibility for statements made or opinions expressed by any contributor or any article or feature published in TRIAD. The views expressed are those of the writer, and not necessarily official positions of MOA. TRIAD reserves the right to accept or reject advertising. The acceptance of an advertisement from another health institution or practitioner does not indicate an endorsement by MOA. TRIAD (ISSN 1046-4948; USPS 301-150) is published under the direction of the MOA Editorial Committee. The committee develops policies regarding the content, advertising and format of all MOA publications. TRIAD is published quarterly. Periodical postage paid at Okemos, MI 48864 and other post offices. Subscription rate: $50 per year for non-members (includes UPDATE newsletter). All correspondence should be addressed to: Communications Department, Michigan Osteopathic Association, 2445 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864.
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Diagnostic Dermatopathology Services
Discounts and special offers on trave entertainment, shopping, dining and
Insurance Services: AAA - Auto, home The Doctors Company Medical professional liability insurance
Association Benefits - Health, dental, life Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Health
Delta Dental - Dental VSP - Vision Office Supplies: MOA Glove Program More than 45 gloves are available from five of the nation's leading glove manufacturers.
Shred Docs On-site paper shredding services
Staples Business Advantage Office Supplies *10% discount
Practice Management: Yeo & Yeo, P.C., CPA
Medical Billing, Coding Training, Aud Accounting, Tax Planning, Payroll Pr Practice Valuation, Estate and Finan Planning, and Information Technolo
Practice Tools: 9g Enterprises Patient satisfaction survey
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IC System Debt Collection Services *10% discount on additional products and services
Michigan Retailers Assn Merchant Credit Card Processing Services major credit cards at low rates, eliminating extra fees.
Rental Cars: Avis Rental Cars Auto Rental *10% discount off standard daily rates, 5% discount off special promotional programs
Hertz Rental Cars
Medical Informatics Solutions, LLC
Auto Rental *variable discounts
Integrating network technology into the medical practice
Telecommunications: Comcast Business Class
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Prescribers Letter Subscription Service on New Developments in Drug Therapy *40% discount
Phone, Internet, and Business Class TV *best promotional rate available, one free month with 2 yr agreement, free site survey, free standard installation. 10% discount on Comcast Spotlight advertising
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preferred partner profile About Pinkus Dermatopathology Laboratory
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inkus Dermatopathology Laboratory (Pinkus) has been a trusted member of Michigan’s dermatopathology community since 1944. While other laboratories have come and gone, Pinkus remains committed to offering reliability, expertise, and accessibility in support of our client clinicians and their patients. Our team of boardcertified dermatopathologists has analyzed over two million cases. This record of achievement strongly validates your decision that you have chosen the correct laboratory for your patients’ care.
Our passion for educating the next generation of physicians has been, and continues to be an important area of focus for Pinkus; Pinkus’ extended history of close associations with many of Michigan institutions of higher learning including the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Oakwood Healthcare System and Wayne State University School of Medicine, has been instrumental in enabling hundreds of students to realize their dreams of qualifying for careers in dermatology and related fields of endeavor.
Becoming an Aurora Diagnostics’ partner in 2010 afforded Pinkus numerous resources in support of our continuing efforts to provide unparalleled services within our community. We not only serve health care communities throughout our Great Lakes state, but our doctors actively participate in patient education through hospital clinics and area health screenings.
Deciding where to send a patient’s specimen for diagnosis is one of the most important decisions a referring clinician must make. Your choice is based on trust, reputation, and previous experience with the laboratory under consideration. Therefore, the next time you need a diagnosis, confer with Pinkus – the laboratory whose Michigan roots run “beyond skin deep.” m
All of our physicians are board-certified dermato pathologists, and all of our laboratory work, including research, is focused on diseases of the skin. What is generally considered rare or unusual at competing laboratories is viewed as routine at Pinkus due to the unsurpassed expertise of our dermatopathology subspecialties.
ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO BETTER HEALTH
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preferred partner profile About The Doctors Company
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preferred partner profile About Kerr, Russell and Weber
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stablished in 1874 Kerr, Russell and Weber’s is Michigan’s oldest and one of the State’s most respected law firms. For decades Kerr, Russell and Weber’s 55 attorneys has provided the full range of legal services to clients in all industries.
The firm has long been legal counsel to organized medicine in Michigan, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association, the Michigan State Medical Society and the Michigan Dental Association. Repre sentation of Michigan’s leading physician advocacy organizations has put Kerr, Russell and Weber at the forefront of the development of health care law in the State. The firm’s attorneys have participated in the drafting or analysis of much of the Michigan law affecting the delivery of health care in Michigan. These services have assisted the passage of many of these laws and the defeat of others unfavorable to those practicing medicine in Michigan. The firm’s service of organized medicine in Michigan makes its healthcare practice group uniquely qualified to service a diverse group of healthcare clients. Kerr, Russell and Weber’s health care attorneys have broad experience and a well developed sense of the relationships between physicians, insurers, health facilities, and patients. The firm primarily represents physicians, other individually licensed healthcare pro viders and their group practices. Hospitals, medical staffs, clinics, surgery centers, durable medical equipment suppliers, laboratories, assisted living centers and nursing homes also regularly seek the firm’s representation.
The firm offers the full range of legal services to health care clients. Frequent non-litigation engagements include: • Business, Corporate and Tax Planning. • Practice and Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions. • Contracting with Insurers, Third Party Administrators and other Payers. • Contracting with Employees and Independent Contractors. • Responding to State of Michigan or Federal Licensing and Other Regulatory Investigations. • Will, Trust and Estate Planning and Related Asset Protection Planning. • Payment/Claim Audits. • Compliance Matters (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback, Medical Records Access Act, etc). • Peer Review Proceedings. Litigation engagements typically include: • Malpractice Defense. • Wrongful Discharge Claims and Other Employment Disputes. • Enforcement/Defense of Covenants Not to Compete. • Breach of Contract Claims versus Insurers, Third Party Administrators and other Payers. Kerr, Russell and Weber’s health care practice group is uniquely experienced and qualified to represent Michigan’s health care professionals. For further information or a consultation please contact Daniel J. Schulte, (313) 961-0200 or djs@krwlaw.com. More detailed information is also available on the firm’s website – www.krwlaw.com. m
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About Association Benefits Company The MOA Insurance Team (MIT)
he MOA has partnered with us at Association Benefits Company for healthcare and benefits consulting services for more than 20 years. We specialize in assisting physicians in selecting health benefits for their practice, employees and families. When a physician looks to us for our expertise, we are able to guide them through the process of selecting the best product at the best price. And it doesn’t stop there. We continue to support our clients with ongoing communication packages, customized renewal packages, benefit clarification and claims support. The MIT consists of your personal benefits team working with you, the physician and your staff throughout the year-not just at your annual renewal. We provide complimentary reviews of your current coverage and make recommendations, including no obligation quotes.
By purchasing insurance through the MOA insurance program, members not only receive a variety of product options at affordable rates with excellent customer service, they also support the association by generating non dues revenue back into the association. This helps the association to continue its mission of advocacy, education and ability to provide valuable services to its membership and the community. Our offices are conveniently located in Novi, Southfield and Troy. We are available to meet at your convenience and we can come to you. Once we receive a request from a member, we will respond immediately to obtain the required information to provide you with a quote – in most cases within 24 hours and set up an appoint ment for a consultation. Please refer to our ad on the following page for contact information. m
The MIT portfolio of insurance options includes a variety of products and carriers that allow the physician to customize their own individual or employer group benefit plan. Plan designs also offer support with wellness initiatives, preventive care benefits, disease management and assistance with managing chronic conditions to name a few.
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Services, Savings, Solutions, Simplicity The MOA Insurance Team (MIT) portfolio of insurance offers the following products and services: U Free COBRA Administration U H.S.A.’s (Health Savings Accounts)
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U Premium Only Plans – at no cost U Medical, Dental, Vision (Group & Individual) All Carriers! U Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Short/Long Term Disability
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U Plan options for Medicare eligible’s Contact Julie today for a no obligation quote and/or to learn more about how the MIT can help you meet your professional insurance goals.
248.359.6489 or 1.800.782.0712 ext. 167
www.association-benefits.com
Our team approach focuses on partnering with you and your staff to provide customized solutions to all your insurance needs.
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