AOA Materials Order Form

This form must be printed and filled out. Mail or fax the pages that contain the items you wish to order along with the payment and shipping information to: American Osteopathic Association, Member Service Center, 142 E. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611 * FAX (312) 202-8206. You may place your order over the telephone by calling (800) 621-1773, press option "1." Please include any shipping and sales tax as indicated in the Delivery Charge table. Payment is due in full at the time of purchase.

GENERAL INFORMATION PAMPHLETS

Single copies of pamphlets are available at no cost and are exempt from delivery charges

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What is a DO? Compares the differences and similarities between DOs and MDs. This brochure explains osteopathic medicine from a historical perspective. $25.00 per 100.Online brochure (Also available in Spanish). These can also be purchased online in the members-only section. $25.00/100
Osteopathic Medicine Public education brochure designed to answer the questions most often asked about the profession. $25.00 per 100.Online brochure. These can also be purchased online in the members-only section. $25.00/100
OMT: Hands-On-Care Explains how DO's are uniquely trained to use osteopathic manipulative treatment as a non-invasive means of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. $25.00 per 100. Online brochure.These can also be purchased online in the members-only section. $25.00/100
Que es un D.O.?
See English Description
$25.00/100

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AOA DOCUMENTS

Complimentary items have limited quantities and are available only as long as supplies last.

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Requirements for Certification
Standards of physician specialization and patterns of training for the various specialties as set by the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialist and Boards of Certification. No charge. Online.
Online N/C
AOA Fact Sheet
A summary of data about DOs and the osteopathic profession. Published annually. No charge. Online.
Online N/C
AOA Basic Documents
Contains the AOA constitution, by-laws, and code of ethics. No charge. Online. (PDF format)
Online N/C
AOA Position Papers
Policy statements adopted by the AOA House of Delegates. No charge. Online
Online N/C
Osteopathic Licensing Summary
List of contacts for licensing boards, exams accepted by state, postgraduate requirements, type of medical licensing board and CME requirements. Also lists current scope of practice and contacts for various foreign countries. This document is only available to AOA members.
. Log in to the members-only section and click on AOA Member Resources > Licensing
Online N/C
Osteopathic Research Handbook
Guidelines, instructions, information, and requirements concerning the submission of research grant applications. No charge. Online. (PDF format)
Online N/C

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PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS

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HIPAA Privacy Manual: A How-To Guide for Your Medical Practice
The AOA has developed this easy to follow, step-by-step HIPAA Privacy compliance manual specifically designed for the small physician's office. The manual has all the forms necessary for compliance, as well as detailed descriptions of the all HIPAA privacy requirements relating to the physician's office.Available free for members. Members log in and click on Practice Management > HIPAA
$50.00
Printed copy
Members only
Physician's Guide to Practice Management Series: Improving Patient Satisfaction
The American Osteopathic Association's new Physician's Guide to Practice Management Series, published jointly with the ARSI Group, provides front office solutions, which are integrated with business office goals. Includes a large selection of integrated "bundled" solutions in checklist and training manual form, customized to osteopathic medicine. Includes hundreds of tips to improve operations -- with corresponding materials your staff will use as a reference for years to come. Members may purchase through the members-only area.
$29.95 member
$39.95 nonmember
Physician's Guide to Practice Management Series: Streamlining Front Office Operations
The American Osteopathic Association's new Physician's Guide to Practice Management Series, published jointly with the ARSI Group, provides front office solutions, which are integrated with business office goals. Includes a large selection of integrated "bundled" solutions in checklist and training manual form, customized to osteopathic medicine. Includes hundreds of tips to improve operations--with corresponding materials your staff will use as a reference for years to come. Members may purchase through the members-only area.
$39.95 member
$49.95 nonmember
Physician's Guide to Practice Management Series Marketing Your Medical Practice
The American Osteopathic Association's new Physician's Guide to Practice Management Series, published jointly with the ARSI Group, provides front office solutions, which are integrated with business office goals. Includes a large selection of integrated "bundled" solutions in checklist and training manual form, customized to osteopathic medicine. Includes hundreds of tips to improve operations--with corresponding materials your staff will use as a reference for years to come. Members may purchase through the members-only area.
$39.95 member
$49.95 nonmember
Compliance Guidelines for the Physician's Office
Assists with monitoring billing practices and compliance with current Medicare fraud-and-abuse regulations. Also contains advice on developing anti-fraud compliance programs for small group practices. $15 for AOA members and $30 for non-members.
$15 member
$30 nonmember
How to Negotiate and Review Managed Care Contracts
Call (800) 621-1773 ext. 8189 to receive a copy or members may access online in the Practice Management area of the members-only section.
No cost
and online for members
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Medicare Audits: How They Work and How to Respond to Them
Call (800) 621-1773 ext. 8189 to receive a copy or members may access online in the Practice Management area of the members-only section.
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and online for members
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Protocols for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Call (800) 621-1773 ext. 8189 to receive a copy or members may access online in the Practice Management area of the members-only section.
No cost
and online for members
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Evaluation and Management Services (E/M) with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Call (800) 621-1773 ext. 8189 to receive a copy or members may access online in the Practice Management area of the members-only section.
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and online for members
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Osteopathic Physicians and Third Party Payor Issues
Call (800) 621-1773 ext. 8189 to receive a copy or members may access online in the Practice Management area of the members-only section.
No cost
and online for members
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AOA Guide to Membership Benefits
Describes services available to AOA members. No charge. Online. A more comprehensive guide is available in the members-only section.
Online N/C
Osteopathic Oath
Printed in two colors on heavy stock, suitable for framing. $.35 cents each.
$0.35 Each

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OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION

Contact the AOA CME Department for further information on CME tapes available for rental at 1-800-621-1773, ext. 8262

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Basic Training Requirements for Specific Osteopathic Specialties
Training requirements for AOA-approved osteopathic specialties and subspecialties. Individually listed. Contact the AOA Department of Education with your specific request at 1-800-621-1773 ext. 7446. Also online.
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Continuing Medical Education Guide
An official guide to the AOA's CME program, listing the current requirements and procedures for continuing medical education. No charge. Also online.
Online N/C

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AOA ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS

The following documents set forth requirements for health care facilities and colleges seeking or maintaining accredited status with the AOA. Also includes an interpretation of these requirements and a description of accreditation program of the AOA Bureau of Healthcare Facilities Accreditation. See also Accreditation info online.

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AOA Accredited Colleges and Healthcare Facilities Online N/C
AOA Standards for Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Online N/C

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HFAP ACCREDITATION MATERIALS

The following materials set forth the requirements for health care facilities seeking or maintaining accreditation status with the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). Each manual includes accreditation standards, an interpretation of these requirements, and the scoring procedures.. See also Accreditation info online.

For mailing instructions and shipping charges, kindly refer to the “AOA Materials Order Form” at the top of this order form.

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2005 Accreditation Requirements for Healthcare Facilities Manual (Order Form PDF format) $375.00
2002-2003 Accreditation Requirements for Ambulatory Surgical Centers $150.00
2001 Accreditation Requirements for Critical Access Hospitals $150.00
Physical Rehabilitation Facilities $150.00
Substance Abuse Centers $150.00
Hospital Laboratories $50.00

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AUDIOVISUAL AIDS

All videotapes are available on 1/2-inch VHS.

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AOA Today

This DVD chronicles some of the AOA's greatest successes of 2004-05. Broadcast live from the floor of the American Osteopathic Association's House of Delegates, the show's premiere episode reviews the top AOA movies of the past year:

  • The drama For the Love of the Patient.
  • The Western PLI Showdown.
  • The documentary Within the Scope of Practice.
  • The spy thriller Operations: Far Horizons.

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BOOKS AND PERIODICALS

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Osteopathic Medicine: An American Reformation
By George W. Northup, DO. Third edition, 1987. This book provides the reader an overview of osteopathic medicine, its history and its theory. Hard cover (1979 edition only): $10.00. Soft cover: $6.00.
Hard cover $10.00 each
Soft cover $6.00 each
Osteopathic Research: Growth and Development
Edited by George W. Northup, DO. Published 1987. This book traces the development of osteopathic medical research from the time of A.T. Still, M.D., D.O. to the present. Hard cover: $20.00. Soft cover: $12.00.
Hard cover $20.00 each
Soft cover $12.00 each
The DO
Published monthly. Contains news of the profession and its members, articles of professional and personal interest to practicing physicians, legislative developments, reports of meetings, and coming events. Subscription rates: US, $75.00 per year; single copy $7.50. International, $130.00 per year; single copy $13.00. See information to the right for 2006 rates. Contact the AOA Circulation Department for subscriptions at 1-800-621-1773.

U.S.
$7.50 per copy ($8.00 2006 rate)
$75.00 annual subscription ($80.00 2006 rate)

International
$13.00 per copy ($13.50 2006 rate)
$130.00 annual subscription ($135.00 2006 rate)

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Published monthly. Contains formal papers documenting the findings of osteopathic physicians and articles in the area of clinical teaching. Annual index. Subscription rates: US $75.00 per year; single copy US $7.50. International, US $130.00 per year; single copy US $13.00. See information to the right for 2006 rates. Contact the AOA Circulation Department for subscriptions at 1-800-621-1773.

U.S.
$7.50 per copy ($8.00 2006 rate)
$75.00 annual subscription ($80.00 2006 rate)

International
$13.00 per copy ($13.50 2006 rate)
$130.00 annual subscription ($135.00 2006 rate)

Managed Care Practice
Contains information for DOs about participation in managed care plans, including practice management issues, market analyses, trends, legal issues, and succeeding in the new environment. US $99.00 for ten issues. Contact the AOA Circulation Department for subscriptions at 1-800-621-1773.
$99.00/10 issues

AOA Yearbook and Directory of Osteopathic Physicians
The Yearbook is online. Directory of the Osteopathic Profession (members and non-members) is available in the members-only section.Login and click on Directories > Directory of the Osteopathic Profession.

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Tips, Tactics and Truths: Making the Most of Your Osteopathic Medical Education

Tips, Tactics and Truths is a new resource from the AOA. This guidebook is designed to help students succeed at each stage of their medical education. It features a comprehensive collection of tips, explanations and recommendations. The guide is also available online in the members-only section. Log in and click on Student and Resident Resources.

$19.95
Free to Osteopathic Medial Students
Also available online
 

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