OOA Business Partners Program
The OOA Business Partners Program is a unique partnership to give OOA members a variety of pre-screened products and services that ensure quality and competitive or preferred pricing.
- Medical IT Services
- Employment Opportunities
- Group Purchasing Discounts
- Insurance/Financial Services
- Payroll Services
- Subscription Services
- Wireless Services
- Auto Leasing/Rental
- Education Resources
- Physician Wellness
- Legal Services
- Practice Management Services
Medical IT Services
Nexus Practice IT Services
Nexus Practice IT Services supports over 225 providers and 1,000 medical users in more than 65 locations across Ohio. Expertise includes: Multiple PM/EHR solutions; lab interfaces; imaging integrations; wireless mobility; secured remote access; dictation software; accounting packages; third party billing, hosting an entire IT department and more.
Nexus specializes in Medical Information Technology (IT) and are experts in structuring safe, secure, reliable systems that meet HIPAA requirements. Extensive medical experience combined with the latest technology allows Nexus to examine the needs of each practice and prescribe state-of-the-art solutions so medical offices can operate efficiently and effectively, streamline IT expenses and expand business capabilities.
Whether a practice is using electronic health records (EHR) or plans to transition to EHR, Nexus can offer solutions to optimize a technology investment. Nexus offers a complimentary “Readiness Assessment” to help practices plan and budget for a move toward EHR. Special pricing is available for OOA members. For more information, go to www.NexusPracticeIT.com or call 877-916-3987.
CliniSync - Ohio's Health Information Partnership
Would you like to know whether your practice will qualify for free or low cost assistance with Electronic Health Record (EHR) selection and implementation? Would you like help in meeting meaningful use requirements, which is mandatory if you want to qualify for up to $63,750 in financial incentives through Medicare or Medicaid?
The Ohio Health Information Partnership was designated by Governor Strickland in August 2009, to oversee the adoption and use of electronic medical records by Ohio's health care providers. The founding five members include: BioOhio, the Ohio Hospital Association, the Ohio State Medical Association, the Ohio Osteopathic Association, and state government. OOA has a permanent seat on the OHIP Executive Committee.
To sign up to receive additional information about the services available for you, click here. Only 300 of the 6,000 slots available to help primary care providers in Ohio remain for these subsidized services.
Ohio’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) Learning and Action Network
Maximize the Potential of Your Electronic Health Record!
The Ohio Osteopathic Assocition has joined with other stakeholders to create Ohio’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) Learning & Action Network to assist providers in achieving meaningful use of health information technology (HIT). Formed as partof a national Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiative, the collaborative works together with the HIT Regional Extension Centers to provide an environment for shared learning. Members include IT experts, vendors, physicians, community organizations and patient representatives. We encourage you to join the network! There is no charge to join or participate in the network. Please click the button above to learn more and join!
Employment Opportunities
Medical Opportunities in Ohio
Toll-Free: 1-800-479-1MOO
MOO is a nonprofit physician career system developed through a collaborative effort of the Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio State Medical Association, and the Ohio Osteopathic Association. Through this centralized, statewide approach MOO provides access to a wide variety of Ohio career opportunities for physicians, while assisting Ohio physician employers in finding the right provider fit for their communities. Browse the site by region or employer, and directly communicate your interest in opportunities with Ohio hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. We are certain you will find MOO to be confidential, friendly, fast and a key resource in your quest for the Ohio practice opportunity that is right for you. For more information call 1-800-479-1MOO, or visit the Medical Oppotunities in Ohio website at www.ohmoo.org.
Click here for the latest issue: MOO Newsletter Winter 2012
Group Purchasing Discounts
Atlantic Health Partners, LLC
6 Forest Park Dr Bldg 6
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9785, (800) 741-2044
Jeff Winokur
Atlantic directly works with Sanofi Pasteur and Merck and has obtained very favorable pricing, payment, and purchasing terms for a wide scope of pediatric, adolescent, adult and travel vaccines. Purchases are made directly from Sanofi Pasteur and Merck, and practices receive better terms simply by participation in Atlantic’s program. In addition, there is no cost to enroll in the program.
For more information about the Atlantic Health Partners Vaccine Purchasing Program, please contact us at 1-800-741-2044 or by email at info@atlantichealthpartners.com.
Doctors Management
Are you concerned about the rising cost of providing healthcare to your patients? Lower reimbursements? We can help. We have been working with physicians practices since 1956 finding ways to help physician practices become more efficient and profitable. Lower your overall supply cost through the Power Buying Link group purchasing programs (GPO’s) offered by DoctorsManagement and support the OOA in the process. Save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on med-surge supplies, injectables, office supplies, medical equipment, printing, cellular services, and more. Become a member of the largest and most complete GPO offerings available in healthcare purchasing today. There are no membership fees to pay. Start saving today, contact Michael Lawson at (800) 635-4040, or click here for more information.
Rx Security
(800) 667-9723
Fax: (866) 667-9723
Rx Security has been a leading supplier of counterfeit-resistant prescription pads since 1989. With over 30,000 clients across Canada and the United States, Rx Security is in the top 3 direct-to-doctor suppliers. Our focus is to design, develop and supply products that will assist doctors in reducing prescription drug abuse. In 1989, the original team designed, developed and introduced the first counterfeit-resistant prescription pads to the marketplace.
Rx Security’s prescription pads meet & exceed Medicaid regulations & include the following safeguards:
- Micro printed border
- Security features box on back alert patient and pharmacy of security features
- Artificial watermark on back visible on 45 degree angle
- Thermochromic RX disappears when rubbed or heated
- Individual numeric identifier
- Copy and erasure resistant background
- "VOID" appears on any reproduction
Rx Security now offers laser prescription forms for your EMR office printer in a variety of formats, including: Standard 8 ½” X 11”, perforated 8 ½” X 11” two scripts per sheet and perforated 8 ½” X 11” 4 scripts per sheet. We also offer counterfeit-resistant customized Discharge Forms. These are available at special pricing for all OOA Members.
Counterfeit-resistant prescription pads and EMR Printer paper can be ordered online at www.rxsecurity.com/ooa.htm. Orders can also be faxed to us at 1-866-667-9723. Please contact us at 1-800-667-9723 if you have any further questions.
Insurance/Financial Services
Capital City Financial Services
With over 75 years of business history, Capital City Financial Services’ seasoned professionals offer independent analyses and recommendations, making certain that you’re on the path to achieve your financial goals. For more information, click here www.capitalcityfs.com, or call (800) 956-6206.
Capital City Investments
Whether your current investments are held in an IRA, Pension Plan, 401(k) or perhaps a Variable Life or Annutiy Policy, give Capital City Investments a call to learn how simple it is to put the Dynamic Asset Management approach to work for you. For more information, click here www.capitalcityinvestments.com, or call (800) 956-6206, ext. 229.
CompManagement, Inc.
OOA members can save up to 95 percent on their Workers' Compensation premiums through the OOA's group rating program, which is administered by CompManagement. The program has collectively saved OOA members more than $500,000 annually. For more information, click here www.compmgt.com, or call 800-825-6755 for enrollment information.
Huntington At Work
Now you can get paid -- and do your banking -- in a way that gives you maximum convenience and maximum value. Introducing Huntington At Work, a group-based program offered through your association. Best of all, there's no monthly service fee when you sign up for Direct Deposit.
I.C. System
Take control of your cash flow today by making I.C. System a partner in cash flow management. Because I.C. System is an accounts receivable management firm and not just a collection agency, they can help identify and solve potential cash flow problems. For a FREE consultation, please call 800-279-3511, and mention the OOA group code 02121, or click here www.icsystem.com/associations/ooa.htm
National Credit Systems Inc.
(800) 363-7215
Low Cost, Effective Fixed-Fee Collection Service Now Available To All OOA Members! To arrange for a free consultation with the NCS representative assigned to OOA members, Rick Vonderbrink, please call 800-363-7215 x 2838, or email: rvonderbrink@ncsplus.com. For more information, go to their website www.ncsplus.com
Ohio Long Term Care Brokers
Ohio Long Term Care Brokers is a group of long-term care planning experts who work with individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations, educating them on the need for long-term care planning. The LTC specialists work with 13 long-term care insurance carriers, most of whom offer discounts to OOA members and their families. Contact them at 800-461-2051, or visit their website at www.ohioltcbrokers.com.
The Premium Group
Ohio physicians interested in comparing alternatives for professional liability insurance should contact the OOA’s insurance broker -- The Premium Group. A representative will assess options available from Ohio-licensed companies and help individual or physician groups select the policy that is best for them. The Premium Group, Inc. (PGI), Cleveland, is an agency founded and driven by doctors, which specializes exclusively in medical malpractice insurance for physicians and dentists. Based in Ohio, our PGI has more than 14 years of medical professional liability experience and 1,800+ client doctors . Please call 800-769-4624, or visit their website at www.gopgi.com.
Payroll Services
Paychex
Every business needs to handle payroll and payroll taxes - you can't avoid it. Paychex makes automated payroll efficient and cost-effective for your business, and delivers a variety of human resource services. Ohio Osteopathic Association members receive special discounts. To begin saving, please call 1-800-322-7292, or contact Paychex online www.paychex.com
Subscription Services
Prescriber's Letter
Start your subscription to Prescriber's Letter today and take advantage of the OOA special price. For only $68 you receive 1 year of the Letter including 12 CME credits and the PDA version for FREE ($44 off the regular single-user price). To get the OOA special price and added benefits, call 800-995-8712 or go to www.prescribersletter.com/ooa .
Prescriber's Letter keeps subscribers up to date on new developments in drug therapy. The monthly Letter contains summarized updates on new treatment guidelines...best drug selections...alerts on potential problems...etc. This well-respected service is utilized by many OOA members who appreciate the time-saving, straight-forward style. The information is completely objective and comes from independent editors so you can be sure your getting unbiased drug info.
Wireless Services
AT&T Wireless
Now through a special affiliation with Cingular and AT&T Wireless, your association membership earns you even more, including a 5% discount on qualified wireless service charges every month. Use the account number 50001519 to receive your discounts. Click here for more information on the Wireless Association Program.
Auto Leasing/Rental
AVIS
Click here for your "Exclusive Avis Benefits". Use your Avis Worldwide Discount number (AWD) T272101 to receive your special discounts. For your membership discount card and coupons, call the OOA office at 1-800-234-4848.
Hertz
Hertz offers OOA members special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. Your Hertz CDP# 1458642 is the key. Call 1-800-654-2210 or visit the Hertz website at www.hertz.com when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. It's that easy! For your membership discount card and coupons, call the OOA office at 1-800-234-4848.
Education Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse maintains on-line resources to help physicians and their patients stay current with the latest science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction. NIDA, an institute of the National Institutes of Health, is the world's leading source of science-based knowledge on preventing and treating drug addiction, a chronic, relapsing disease affecting the brain and behavior. Click here for more information http://www.nida.nih.gov/medstaff.html
Ohio Fluoride Varnish Program
(614) 466-4180
Primary care physicians can be reimbursed by Medicaid to apply fluoride varnish during well or sick child examinations for children up to age three. The Ohio Department of Health and the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center provide web-based training. Participants who complete this self-study course on line may take the post-tests (credit and non-credit options). Physicians licensed in Ohio receive 1.0 hour of AOA Category 2 continuing medical education credit through the joint sponsorship of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Ohio Department of Health. Nurses licensed in Ohio receive 1.25 contact hours of continuing nursing education credit through the Ohio Department of Health.
http://www.ohiodentalclinics.com/curricula/smiles/index.html
Partners Against Pain
The Purdue Web Site -- www.PartnersAgainstPain.com -- contains useful information for physicians in the following categories: (1) Pain Education Center, (2) Pain Assessment, (3) Pain and Integrative Medicine, (4) Pain Documentation, (5) Pain Policy and advocacy, (6) Pain Resources and Links, and (7) Provider or Practice Pain Tools.
Physician Wellness
Ohio Physicians Health Program
(614) 841-9690
The Ohio Physicians Health Program is a confidential resource for physicians, residents, medical students, other healthcare professionals, group practices, health systems, hospitals, and family members or colleagues who have concerns about a physician or other health care professional's health and well being. These may include: substance use disorders, behavioral health, mental health, stress and physical illness.
Legal Services
Law Office of Eric A. Jones, LLC
Eric A. Jones, JD, MBA
(614) 545-9998
Fax: (614) 224-9300
Eric Jones is a health care attorney concentrating his practice on health care provider representation, health care policy and government relations, managed care contracting and reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. In addition to serving as outside counsel to the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), Mr. Jones is a participant in the OOA's Business Partner Program and provides a full-range of legal services to OOA members at a 20% fee discount.
Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Jones served as Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Managed Health Care for the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, where he was responsible for implementing the statewide expansion of Medicaid managed Care in Ohio. He also served as Legal Assistant to the General Counsel of the Ohio State Medical Association, Vice President of Physician Services at an Ohio Hospital, and a Managed Care Organization Executive. He received his B.A. from Ohio University, his M.B.A. from Capital University, and his J.D. from Capital University Law School.
Collection Services
The Law Office of Eric A. Jones, LLC has extensive experience providing effective and cost-effective collections services for health care providers throughout Ohio. As a benefit to members of the Ohio Osteopathic Association, the firm is offering to reduce its customary rate of 33 1/3% to 20% of gross collections. Additionally, there are no additional legal fees for cases that require litigation. Contact Eric Jones at (614) 545-9998 or email ejones@ericjoneslaw.com for more information.
Legal Consultations
Please feel free to contact Mr. Jones for a free consultation regarding any of your legal needs:
- Health care Business Law, including:
- Practice, development, acquisitions, and sales
- Credentialing and medical staff privileges
- Practice and clinic start-ups, including leasing, regulatory compliance and contracting
- Resident, physician employment agreements and related disputes
- State licensure investigations, disciplinary proceedings and medical staff peer review and disciplinary hearings
- Formation of preferred provider organizations through contractual negotiation with HMO's
- Business and insurance contract reviews and negotiation
- Managed care contract negotiations and enforcement
- Medical personnel immigration issues
- Reimbursement & collections
- Medicaid & Medicare compliance
- STARK, HIPAA, & Anti-trust
- Government relations
- Collections
- Buy/Sell agreements for the purchase or sale of a practice or business
- Employment and non-compete agreements
- Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation
- Practice development consulting
- Medical insurance policy interpretation and advice
- Medical insurance coverage denials, negotiation, and litigation
- Mediator services in litigation, business-commercial-contract, health care, insurance, tort, and real estate disputes
Practice Management Services
ALTA Partners
(440) 808-3654
Alta Partners - your partner for practice profitability. When you're ready to maximize profitability, turn to an experienced and comprehensive resource to meet your medical billing, physician practice management, and healthcare consulting needs. For more information, call (440) 808-3654, or visit our website -- www.altapartnersllc.com.
Eagle Consulting Partners
Eagle Consulting Partners provide members a range of services, including practice management, information systems consulting, and regulatory compliance assistance. For more information, call Gary Pritts at 216-233-4960, or e-mail: gpritts@ooanet.org, or click here www.eagleconsultingpartners.com
