The Journal

The Journal is the quarterly publication of NJAOPS and serves as the voice of osteopathic medicine in the state of New Jersey.

Targeted toward osteopathic physicians who strive for excellence in their practices, The Journal communicates new treatments and clinical practices, provides insight into Trenton legislative action affecting osteopathic physicians and provides valuable information on health law issues, medical malpractice insurance and practice management innovations.

Current Issue

Summer 2010/Vol. 109.2
The landmark health care reform act promises to redefine the American health care system, expanding insurance coverage to all Americans, tightening rules on insurers and setting new standards for physicians. Find out how reform will affect you and your practice?

Also in this issue:

President’s Message. Newly installed NJAOPS President Lee Ann Van Houten-Sauter, DO, provides her vision for the upcoming year.
From the Executive Director. NJAOPS Executive Director Robert Bowen recounts some of the activities of the association leadership over the past quarter and announces the names of the winners of this year’s New Jersey Osteopathic Education Foundation scholarships.
Capital Views. Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel Laurie Clark details the action taken in Trenton on several key bills this quarter, including a comprehensive tort reform bill.
Managing Liability. Medical liability insurance expert Timothy Hoover explains how better communication could reduce your medical malpractice risk.
Legal Perspectives. Health law specialist Mark Manigan writes about the latest changes to the HIPAA privacy rule that all physicians need to be aware of.
The Professional Practice. Medical management experts Deborah R. Mathis, CPA, CHBC, and Michael S. Lewis, MBA, FACMPE, provide a primer on patient satisfaction.

Plus: Revisit AROC 2010 in pictures and get the first news of the 2011 convention!