Member Benefits
The New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS) is a member-driven professional medical association that represents the interests of more than 3,600 osteopathic physicians, residents, interns and medical students in New Jersey. NJAOPS works to unite New Jersey’s osteopathic physicians and supporters of quality patient care to take action on important professional and public health issues.
Membership in NJAOPS provides you with a comprehensive and growing array of benefits and services to meet your professional and personal needs. Benefits include:
Put the power of NJAOPS to work for you. Join today!
Professional Development/Medical Education
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Continuing Medical Education
NJAOPS partners with its county societies to provide members with free monthly CME programs. CME programs are a valuable source of medical and business-of-medicine information and provide the credits necessary for your continued state medical licensing.
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AROC
The Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Convention is one of the largest osteopathic conventions in the country, hosting over 1,000 physicians and exhibitors each spring for four days of exceptional CME and the latest in healthcare and related fields. Members receive a significant registration discount for the convention that offers more than 30 CME credits. Mark your calendar for AROC 2010 on April 14-17 at Bally's Atlantic City.
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Advocacy
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Legislative Representation
NJAOPS's award-winning lobbyist represents the interests of osteopathic medicine in Trenton, effectively bringing the voice of the profession before state officials and government agencies with constant monitoring of healthcare issues.
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NJAOPS Ethics Committee
The Committee is available to reveiw any complaints, disputes or grievances that may arise with patients or third-party carriers before they reach litigation or are reported to the state Board of Medical Examiners.
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Information
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NJAOPS Update
The weekly electronic newsletter, sent exclusively to members, reports on the activities of the association and news and information important to the osteopathic community. No other news source offers osteopathic physicians the scope of useful detail in such a timely manner.
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The Journal
NJAOPS' quartly publication, The Journal, brings you features on the latest medical information, updates from the association and Trenton, and useful articles for efficient, effective practice management.
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NJOSTEO.com
Members get access to exclusive members-only section of njosteo.com, the official Web site of NJAOPS, providing professional news, association activities and a wide variety of services, resources and helpful links.
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Networking
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The New Jersey Physicians Directory and Resource Guide
This published guide provides a comprehensive listing of osteopathic physicians practicing in New Jersey organized by name, geographic location and specialty. The directory also provides helpful information about affiliates, osteopathic medical schools, New Jersey osteopathic internship and residency programs, and more!
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Member Services
- NJAOPS-PNC Bank Physicians' Financial Services Program
This program provides a complete set of business services, medical malpractice premium financing at preferred rates, increased transaction limits for handling co-pays and insurance reimbursement payments, medical equipment leasing and office financing, e-Healthcare solutions and more. Contact us for a complete information packet. For a personal consultation, contact your local PNC Bank branch manager.
- NJAOPS Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) Program
Partnering with The Woodland Group, one of New Jersey's premier PLI brokers, this program provides coverage at preferred rates, saving members as much as 33 percent. It includes a complimentary, comprehensive review of your professional insurance needs and a presentation of coverage options. All participating members receive malpractice update newsletters and risk management education that's often eligible for premium credits. A complete line of professional insurance products are also available at preferred rates. Contact Tim Hoover or at 800-253-1521.
- Profit Recovery Services
GreenFlag® Profit Recovery by Transworld Systems improves your cash flow by providing the tools you need to recover low-paying and delinquent patient accounts. Transworld Systems acts as an extension of your in-house receivables department, focusing on accounts that are extended beyond payment terms—the ones that take up a majority of your administrative staff's time. GreenFlag's services are designed help you maintain good patient relationships, and they allow you to maintain control over your accounts and the recovery process. For a free accounts receivables analysis, contact Milton Bayer or call 877-859-1003. Ask about preferred pricing for NJAOPS members (fixed fees averaging less than $10 per account).
- Vaccine Purchasing Program
Atlantic Health Partners' group vaccine purchasing program provides practices with tools to better manage vaccine expenses by offering better pricing and purchasing terms for Sanofi Pasteur and Merck vaccines. Contact them at 800-741-2044 or email for more information and be sure to mention you are an NJAOPS member.
- Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
Financial Resources offers exclusive NJAOPS member benefits to address the unique financial needs of osteopathic physicians, including a straightforward medical malpractice financing plan, cost-effective 401(k) retirement benefits plan (with up to 35 fund choices), an array of employee benefits solutions, and years of experience in estate planning. Contact Jeff Schnieder or call 908-429-6507
- Healthcare Employees Federal Credit Union
HEFCU gives you the option of supplying your private practice employees with the same benefits offered to employees of New Jersey's leading hospitals. Besides a full range of deposit and loan products, HEFCU offers no-surcharge access to over 2,000 ATMs in New Jersey, with many more nationwide. This includes PNC, Allpoint, and the Co-op Network ATMs, as well as HEFCU's own ATMs located in major hospitals. HEFCU offers an attractive Visa credit card program. And its relationship with GMAC Mortgage makes its complete line of mortgage products some of the best available.
- Auto and Homeowners Insurance
Liberty Mutual offers NJAOPS members special discounted group rates.
- Home Mortgages and Commercial Loans
Liberty Home Mortgage offers NJAOPS members an outstanding mortgage rate, and hundreds of dollars in savings with no application fee, no credit report fee, no commitment fee, and up to a $250 reimbursement on your appraisal fees. Call 800-500-8061 for a free, no-obligation rate quote (group #6848).
- Autos at Dealer Invoice
Offered by Malouf Auto Group of New Brunswick, this program offers some of prices on a new car in New Jersey. It's available to NJAOPS members, their employees and families.
- NJAOPS Gold MasterCard
A valuable compliment to your financial resources with all of the benefits you need and deserve. Call 800-847-7378 to apply.
- Professional Counseling
Available for physicians in need of confidential assistance due to alcohol or drug dependency. Call 609-896-1766, ext. 206, for more information.
- NEW! Sam's Club Business Membership
NJAOPS members get an exclusive bonus gift card when they renew or signup for a Sam's Club membership.
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