July 2008
Cover article
Living history: AOA honors profession’s contemporary pioneers
In July, the AOA announced the newest Great Pioneers in Osteopathic Medicine. The 37 individual DOs, three friends of the profession, and one group of DOs represent pioneers in the clinical, educational and political aspects of osteopathic medicine.
Other features
Book it: DO pens guide to arresting bad habits
After years of watching his patients practice bad habits that often resulted in poor health or even death, Donald E. Kennedy, DO, wrote a self-help book on making real, substantive changes.
Departments
Newsbriefs—CMS offers break for NPI hardships
Physician practices that are experiencing cash flow problems because of their National Provider Identifier may be eligible for advance payments or accelerated payments.
President’s Voice—Championing ‘health for all’
AOA President Peter B. Ajluni, DO, looks back on his year in office.
Executive Director’s Desk—Paying tribute to President Ajluni
AOA Executive Director John B. Crosby, JD, lists the AOA’s successes during the term of AOA President Peter B. Ajluni, DO.
To the Point—‘Dictated, but not read by … ’
Arnold Melnick, DO, tells why the words Dictated, but not read by … are his least favorite in medical communication.
OMS Spotlight—SOMA looks forward to a bright 2008-09
Kristina Marie Manion, OMS IV, recounts SOMA’s accomplishments during the past year.